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I'd say they're following their formula, but they've taken the formula to a whole new level. I consistently enjoy their use of props and the way the incorporate them into their shows. This show feels really fresh to me. I'm excited to see where it goes.

Bluecoats- 2014 Carolina Crown- 2013 Blue Devils- 2003 Cavaliers- 2002 or 2006, way too hard to decide SCV- 1999 or 1989, also too hard Phantom Regiment- 1989 or 2008, hate to be indecisive again, but why should I have to choose between such amazing shows Cadets- 2011 or 2000

But you could argue that how well the two percussion sections work as a whole is also judged in music analysis. Sometimes its hard for an on field brass judge to judge the whole brass when shows are as spread out as they are now, however similar to what you said with visual how together the brass is is judged by the music analysis judge, so why couldn't percussion be the same way?

The top 4 drumlines are absolutely incredible every year. That's what DCI drumlines are, so even if crown's line does get better, the other four lines that you named are going to get better and be just as good. I don't see crown's percussion scoring higher than those four next year, no matter how improved Crown's line is from their championship year, or even this past year.

It was like tilt in the fact that it had quite a few electronic effects and had some obscure music repertoire, but other than that I find that the similarities tend to disappear. But then again there's a slim line between having a show that has the corps' sound and having a show that almost seems like the same thing.

I think the Bluecoats have a dang good chance at the gold next year. This year showed that they can put out consistent medal shows and will be around to stay at the top. It just takes a little bit more. I'm excited to see what Blue Knights does and how hot they can stay. I won't say it will happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if they jumped up again next year. The Academy had such an entertaining and awesome show this year, and I would like too see them in finals within the next 3-5 years. Looking forward to their product next year.

It appears Bluecoats have spectacular runs and perform their very best (not saying that other corps don't, just Bluecoats has seemed to get a little bit more) on Finals Night, they've sure been on fire the past two years.

Bluecoats-won me over again with a beautiful show and goosebump inducing ballad Blue Devils-loved it all from a storytelling and theatrical perspective. Their brass line gives me chills Blue Knights-awesome show, top 6 finish Santa Clara Vanguard-pure imagination The Academy-plain out entertaining and fun I can't leave Cascades off either, they put out what I would say is their best program in quite a while.

I absolutely LOVED Ink! I felt the story at such an emotional level and it was all so fresh and amazing!! That's what I feel a big part of GE is. How fresh and new the show feels even if it's your second or fifth or twentieth time seeing it.

Are crossmen trying to make semifinals penalties that almost keep them out of finals a tradition or something?

Sorry I have no idea... just meaning cleaning wise. But man I would love a finals week surprise too!!!!!!

I personally think the uniforms work out really well for this show. While I would hate a long departure from the traditional uniforms we love, I don't mind the change to black for just a year to accent the show and theme. I still would hate for them to do this year after year like crown. I love Cadets traditional uniform, and I really miss the old look of the Crown uniforms. I liked the E=mc2 uniforms, but I wish they would have gone back to their old uniforms after that.

There's just a few finishing touches to put on. Some final bits of cleaning and this whole thing could be Bloo's! Come on Bloo! You can do it!!!!!

Way to go Bloo!!!!!!!!! Keep on climbing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wasn't expecting Crossmen to jump Boston.

Which way? Championship design with not as good performance or vice versa?

I sure hope so!!! I still feel like they have the potential to do something amazing and unprecedented. Come on Bloo!!!!

Well the day before San Antonio Crown was still in 4th. So you never know what the Bluecoats could do!!!

If Blue Devils end up taking first and Crown gets second at finals I have a feeling this is gonna be like 2012 all over again. We had all the Crownies complaining about the judging sucks and how much better Crown's show was then BD. Not saying I have a thing against Crown or their fans, but that's how it all seemed to go down.

Really hard to see Crown falling at home performing last. I could see Cadets passing BD or even Bloo pass Cadets (wishful thinking from a Bluecoats homer perhaps). And it's possible for Scouts to maybe pass Phantom. Every night has been so much more interesting this year, and I have to say I do love it.

I would say Bluecoats are just a little ahead because SCV hasn't beat them yet this season, but we'll all see tonight.

The whole opening leading up to the first impact is absolutely awe-inspiring! Definitely my favorite part. I also really love the final moments of the drum break leading up to the first notes of dense in the closer. And all of woods is divine.

I can't explain how excited I am to see this show come finals!!!!! Just clean a few spots that need it and add in those last few details and the corps will soar!!! KEEP ON GOING BLOO!!!!!!

I completely agree. It makes the competition so much more interesting if things shake up and are affected more by the performance night to night.

I'm not writing them off, so to speak... I just found that score interesting.