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With that being said looking back during my days with Phantom, many corps made vast improvements in their performances only to fizzle out or die altogether, just from my memory in 1980... 27th Lancers, Bridgemen were on the verge, Spirt of Atlanta with the loss of Jim Ott... SCV appeared to be on the verge with their sudden drop to 7th place but ultimately came back strong in 1981. And now today, with SCV and Cadets being out I can't help but wonder if the DCI powers that be have been propping up certain corps to keep them alive. Especially when we can all see the cost of running a corp growing exponentially. How many other corps are on the verge of dying/reorganizing because of the financial strain of today's economy, not to mention internal issues? One would think that scores and placements mean more bodies in the seats. Even Phantom at one time wasn't far off from financial collapse but had the wear with all to see the danger ahead. I wonder if DCI is on the verge of collapse or close to being reimagined as the product we see and hear today.

I think everyone knows that things like this have been going on since the beginning of DCI. This is just one of many problems that exist in drum corp behavior and not only with staff. I've seen some appalling things happen on tour that were dehumanizing (IMO), degrading, and downright evil in my eyes. What I find interesting is how DCI protects their own...There has been more than one case of a corps on the verge of collapse or impacted by something major, that suddenly got a bump in scores before (SH)it hit the fan. I don't think it's a coincidence.

Great Audition numbers...quality matters! I don't like loyalty audition spots being taken...To me competition breeds excellence! (JMO) No Pay to play members are allowed unless it's an urgent addition. I so hope Regiment comes out on fire and in the mix immediately at their first show!

My biggest critiques for this past year...I call it an after-action report... Props could have been upgraded and displayed some color near the end of the season. Less body movement and more playing. Or at the very least come up with something new and different. (Like individual props that will add to G.E. Better use of Drill moves for impact. Example: The Park and Blow in the front could've had the Brass rotate right, and then rotate back. It's a small touch but would add to G.E. with little effort. I think every part of any show needs to be thought out a little more. I didn't think the helmets or the (Tails) on the uniforms added anything to the show and did more to muddy the cleanliness of the drill. Just some thoughts on what I would do to improve the shows moving forward. I consider this year as a leap year for Phantom and want to see them climb the ladder.

Bring A.I. to the drum corp field and they'll still be disagreements.

Fantastic year Phantom! No shame in your game...

I'm sure this will not be popular but I would like to see the Rennick's back at Phantom regardless of the current staff. No offense to the current staff, I just like the Rennick's results and writing better.

I feel better now! JK

That has leadership written all over it!

That's better than a stick in the eye...but then again maybe not!

lol or maybe Cornholy-O

Maybe, but we know BD will have their personal GoPro videos out soon enough!

I have BD winning by 1+ tonight

I can't believe BD has been sandbagging the last couple of nights!

I like what I'm hearing from the Phantom faithful and beyond!