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Seriously? Go back and read the thread. Your assertion is incorrect.

Totally agree.

Try again.I have not ever denigrated Crown. You cannot show as much.

Please show me where I have not shown tact. If I am in in the wrong, I will apologize.

Holy cow... I never said that I was a "designer extraordinair", nor did I ever claim that my opinion is absolute truth. Yes, I designed for marching bands, drum corps, and winter guards for over twenty years, at all levels of the activity. Some of them won spectacularly, some of them lost spectacularly. I did the best that I could for every group that was in front of me at that moment in time. Yes, I have a Theology degree, as well as a Music degree and Political Science degree. As far as I am concerned, they mean nothing other than the fact that I had the time and money to stay in school. However, it does mean that I DO know something about those subjects, in the same way that I know something about design, having been there and done that. I have never once denigrated Crown; I think they have a great shot at winning (and beating my BD's tomorrow), and have posted as such. Just because you have some issue with something I have posted prior to this thread doesn't mean that your assertion of my take makes it irrelevant. Stop being so freaking angry.

I have a freaking theology degree. I fully understand Catholics.

Who cares? Lift them to the highest heavens in every thread if you want to. No one is stopping you. Crown has developed a great show this year. It has evolved quite well. They stand a chance to win tomorrow night. If they nail it, they deserve it. There...that wasn't so hard. Again: stop getting so upset by my opinion on the activity.

I don't care what you are. The New Testament of the Bible was written in Greek. The word that your Catholic Church translates as "hell" is originally written as "Gehenna", which is a a lush valley that you can visit today, full of million dollar real estate. If that's where you want to banish me, then I am good with that.

I have yet to put down Crown. As a matter of fact, all I have done is praise them. Did you not read that I wrote that they could potentially win tomorrow? The top three are fantastic. Hell, all of the corps are fantastic. I just happen to favor BD, and post as such. Stop getting so wound up about it.

Not really. You were the one who was upset with me on an entirely different thread. BD has won colorguard for the majority of the last two decades. Chances are they win it tomorrow as well. Why? Because they deserve it. Scott Chandler is "God" when it comes to that medium, and his performers are the best of the best. Does that statement imply that Crown's guard is somehow lacking? Not at all. That's your interpretation of what I wrote, and it is incorrect. Their guard (as well as Bluecoats) are freaking phenomenal. I have no "hate" for ANY of the performers who take the field in the activity of DCI. I happen to think that how the Blue Devils do the activity is better than the other corps. They may very well lose tomorrow night. I am okay with that. May the best corps win. Stop being so upset over my opinion of the activity. Seriously...read your response. Totally unnecessary. Yep, I think the Blue Devils as an organization are the best in the activity. I will continue to post as such. Please re-read what I have posted, and then take that into consideration as to what you have posted to me. And...which "hell" would you like me to go to? The Greek word for "hell" from a biblical standpoint is "Gehenna". It was a garbage dump during the time of Jesus, but is a lush valley with million dollar real estate today. Want me to go there? Cool!

Yep. Here's to BD three-peating!

Beat BD in cologuard?Pshh. Not happening. Brass? Dang, I hope not.

I have no doubt, as well. And, I cannot wait for the day that that happens. Like I previously posted, it makes the activity a lot more interesting. I had some younger friends over the other night who follow the activity, and I mentioned that I have been disappointed with "Garfield" for the last two seasons... Crickets. "I mean, the Cadets". Ah. Now, we have recognition. We can butt heads about who is the bigger homer, but I appreciate your support for your corps. It reads well, and you carry it well. Again: "Bravo" to you.

You know, I got hammered for posting essentially the same thing the other night (not on this thread). That being said, you are absolutely correct in your assertion.

Maybe you should get points for holding a grudge against me from a totally different thread...

To add a "moment" as to why this activity is so awesome and ALL of the performers should be celebrated tomorrow, here's this: http://tiphero.com/halftime-color-guard/ Enjoy!

Tekk, I just want to let you know I have the utmost respect for you, what you post, and your affinity for the Cadets organization. You continually post in a thoughtful way, and, even though I am a BD homer, I always enjoy what you write and look to your viewpoint to better understand the Cadets as an entity. Just wanted to say "bravo", even though our allegiances lie in diametrically opposite places the night before finals (well, it is still the night before finals here in the Bay Area in Cali). Thanks.

Yep. And, the history of performing a killer Finals show runs in BD's blood.

Sure! That's not what it stands for, but I'll roll with it from now on. Thanks for having fun. And, I agree...may the best corps win tomorrow.

Right back at you, buddy. It works both ways.

This is by far the most ridiculous response I have ever read on DCP, in terms of it being made by someone to whom they do not know.

Don't get me wrong; it's a fantastic show that they are performing the crap out of. I don't think they are undeserving. I think their feet are dirty, though. And it has nothing to do with the fact that they are in white costumes. Dirt in the feet is dirt in the feet, and the Bluecoats have it. Any of the top three corps can win tomorrow. And, may the best one win.

Then (secretive) fist bump to you...

Closed the gap tonight... Do it up, Devils!!!

I disagree. Too much dirt in the feet that they are getting away with.