Buying:
Pacific Crest - I'm liking the energy that's building
Boston Crusaders - Made me a new believer
more Troopers - They will resolve the Color Guard issues which held them back this year
Holding:
Blue Knights - my local team
The Cavaliers - Always loved Green Machine's drum line and always will
Mandarins - Looking to medal next year
Blue Devils - my second love
Vanguard - my first love (I grew up as a Silicon Valley kid)
Selling: The Academy, Madison Scouts, Crossmen
Looking at the recaps, brass and percussion are ranking high. The weak spot seems to be color guard. I've been watching the shows and the guard looks fine to me. There are a few timing issues but, maybe I'm not understanding. With this week providing some good practice days. I'm look forward to better guard scores.
I agree with brassboy. Although, we should see a preview based on Saturday's DATR show where Blue Devils, Boston, and Mandarins will meet. Also, looking at the corps calendars, all three will have a couple practice days before the show. It should a great event!
I'm loving TLTS. Looking at the recaps in the last couple shows, the Troopers are getting high marks for Music and Percussion. Still lots of cleaning to do visually which is hurting them. If they can get Guard and Visuals cleaned up, I truly believe this will be the highest scoring year in Troopers history.
Blue Devils
Carolina Crown
Boston Crusaders
Bluecoats
Mandarins
Cadets
Phantom Regiment
Troopers
Cavaliers
Blue Stars
Blue Knight/Colts
Blue Knights/Colts
Got there at 5:30 and saw the mass humanity. We stood in awe thinking the lines would begin to move. Finally got in line at 5:45 and in just in time to watch Troopers. However, we watched by standing against a wall in an aisle.