mhall1183

This board is going to completely ruin the corps if this goes on much longer. If they have any dignity they should remove themselves. Completely ridiculous...

Here's a novel idea: Let 22-23 year olds march, as long as it's their one and only season in DCI.

I can see the potential in the show and good things are happening in the music (THAT BRASS) and drill. I'm just not sold on it because of the vagueness of the theme, the differences in performance between the guard and everybody else, and the lack of any visual "sparks". Of course the season is still young, and with the right additions and elevated performance levels this corps could really turn some heads. This isn't a Finalist show, but it is a step in the right direction.

Interestingly there is a town called Madison in Indiana. It's location though isn't exactly fantastic.

So I guess scores are announced after each block is finished?

Can't see BDB cracking the Top 17 with that score. At the very highest I'd say they finish 18th behind PC, Academy, OC, and Spirit.

"Getting back to their Southern roots" is a big reason why this season has been such a disappointment for them. It's like they took a typical incredible Spirit show in the 80s and copy-pasted it for 2014, adding in a tree and electronics. IMO they need to move on from the 80s, and fall back to the innovation they've done the past few years to build a new winning tradition.

Colts got hammered in Music tonight. 17th in Brass and Percussion and 18th in Analysis.

The Top 12 all broke 80...we just might have the lineup for Finals night.

If anything is to happen with this show it has to be within these next few days. Between now and San Antonio they only have one show, and even with traveling they should have ample rehearsal time. Solidify the changes you've made so far, and add in anything that might help without being too difficult. And definitely keep the kids motivated. I think they need to pass Colts and be within a point or less of Troopers/Xmen in SA if they are to have any shot at Saturday night. Otherwise it just won't happen this season.

I like band. Edit: And waffles. Mmmmm...may I have some band with my waffles

World Class 1 Boston Crusaders 79.350 2 Colts 75.500 3 Spirit of Atlanta 74.000 4 Jersey Surf 66.600 5 Pioneer 62.650 Open Class 1 Music City 62.400 2 Louisiana Stars 60.350

Don't know about exact scores, but I'm thinking Colts and Spirit will be separated by less than a point. Being in Iowa, and fairly close to home, may have slightly benefited the Colts.

That's what really shocked me tonight. SOA's show isn't that strong though, and they've struggled with scores so far. The Magnolia tree isn't helping that much. Spirit needs a lot more work and fast if they're to have any chance at a Finals slot