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And...is the price tag to join the Scouts too high to get more talent? Are other corps charging the same $? Just seems like the higher tier corps have a lot more money at their disposal.

I heard someone...presumably from BC...screaming about getting in by .3. Don't know for sure...but it looks like Scouts are out. I'm here...and there is no way this should be true...IMO. Bummed

I am surprised....mainly in that I'm not grasping how the Scouts were up on both Academy and Boston...by 2+ points just a show or two ago. So Academy improved by 3.5 in one day? Boston by 4.5? Scouts are flat? Just doesn't seem right. Scouts, IMO, have a top 12 show. Will be a shame if they don't make it. Maybe we'll get lucky and get 13 corps in finals!

Ok Scouts....on to 2014....with a better visual package! Missed out on a top 6 finish this year because of it. Keep improving!

Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro is great!

Actually....both endings aren't very good. Current ending is smarter and cleaner...but inadequate, IMO. Visually, I feel they need red in their color scheme. Way too bland for my taste...and have been since the uniform change in 2010. Current uni shows every flaw...otherwise, I really like the show...nice progress since 2010. Top 6 is coming soon!

Good post! I don't know if anyone has gone this direction...but in the world of business/money, my guess is that Madison is selling quite well. All good things for DCI, the Scouts, and fans who pay to watch shows, etc. I am sure the members of the Scouts would like higher placements...but I'm certain they are enjoying the crowd response way more than what scores or placements are providing.

A 3 point Blue Stars jump...and the Scouts level for three days? Not getting that.

Couldn't agree more!

Don't know if this has been addressed...or commented on...but is there any chance of the Scouts adding a red sash this year? And why the white at the end of the show? The visual scores are telling something...drill, I assume...and some technique? Color has to be some of the issue....like the uniform...just rather dull. Guard look is cool....except for the end of the show...just don't get that. I am sure there is some meaning to it...what, I don't know. Otherwise...love the show. Saw them per season in Franklin, IN...a real improvement overall....so surprised that they are placing where they are. To me they are way better than that.

To me, that would be like not showing all of the videos, etc., from 9-11 because it's might just be hard to view....hard to grasp....as if we don't need reminders. Well....I think we do need reminders....and the Scouts did a totally appropriate program...and to think of it in a day in time....from morning until sometime after....I think the total impact of the show was very meaningful....and quite positive, for that matter. On that note....the only reason I didn't care much for....in total....for the middle part of the show....is that I think it was too long and just too bombastic and scattered. Their score represents this. Overall, a great concept....and gutsy as well. I just thought it was well done and not over the top. On to 2012!

I would not go as far as saying 10th is a disappointment....as far as "disappointments" go. Yes, you may be disappointed....I too am disappointed...but more in the sense that I find it hard to understand that the show didn't grow in points for the last two weeks of the season....just stayed flat....even though there was a lot of cleaning. So...from a judging standpoint, I don't get it at all. Not to knock on BK...but the Scouts' show was a ton more impressive....just not as easy and clean....so that is what you get, I guess. You are correct....drill was kind of all over the place. I know there is/was a concept there....just didn't do it for me. Drums....yes, needs to be addressed....probably already has. Hopefully they get more quality applicants in future years....which I think will happen. IMO, if you are a kid looking into the Scouts....this year's show was a huge advertising hit and will certainly generate more interest. I am really looking forward to next year's program....and to see what the talent level looks like. I am already thinking top 8.....or bust! And....while I was hoping for better than 10th...this year's show was easily the best 10th place show ever!

Glassmen fan, perhaps? You are quite incorrect about the Scouts' drill a few years ago....it may have been lousy....but not an alumni standstill. Personally, I think the Scouts name is a whole lot stronger than Glassmen...for certain. All corps work hard and deserve no crap! If the crowd feels the Scouts...or whomever...deserve a better placement...then they can boo. They paid a bit of money for the ticket...so they can state their case....good or bad....to a certain extent. I don't see anyone booing Blue Devils, for example....even though their painfully slow paced drill is no match in comparison to other top tier corps. Just an opinion....as I like the Blue Devils....but I don't think they deserve to win with that show....and if people boo a placement....so be it. It's not the kids....it's the placement.

Scouts have a lot of room for improvement....and I would expect that the last 1/3 of the drill will be changed by year's end...as it's, to me, a bit on the lame side compared to the rest of their drill/show. With respect to the comparison to BD....how many times do we need to see BD follow the leader and/or march for 8 counts....form straight lines...park and blow, etc? Scouts' show will surpass BD in fan approval...and many others. The placement may not show it....but their show, right now, is a whole lot more exciting than BD. Scouts' show is much improved over last year....and will certainly get even better as the years go on....so one thing at a time, I guess.

I wouldn't worry much about scores at this juncture....Blue Stars got a 66 on the 19th....and last year they started out with a 74....and I doubt they are 8 points off of last year. As stated earlier....spreads, etc., throughout the season make more sense....and when they all get to regional shows and compete with each other.

The pants are a close to the ankle...and with the dark shoe, if they are not completely in unison, it looks a bit messy...in my opinion. I don't know if a strip would help....I don't think it would go with the design of the whole uni. May some more color on the top have would have peoples' eyes navigate away from the bottom. Anyway....they had a great show tonight....and they are off to a good start.

Same pants as last year.....thought they looked a little sloppy last year as well. Not the Corps' fault....just the nature of the pants. I would like to see spats as well!

Good points....I should have been more clear....I, too, feel that there is no point to placing better in the eyes of the judges at the cost of losing the crowd. So, while I think they (Scouts) may not move up this year in placement, I do feel they will move many steps forward in terms of crowd approval....which is most important in the big picture.

A few additions....just as a comparison to last year at this time..... Music, drill, perc....all more difficult than last year....a good thing! Color Guard will do well again...another good thing. As stated, the music/hornline is stronger with pretty much the same bass element as last year.....an overall better blend in sound. Perc has some really cool things happening....a good step up from last year! With that said....and being that the drill is more difficult....it is a bit on the sloppy side...especially in the footwork area. Personally, I don't think the uniform (pants) helps the cause...if someone is out of step by just a little, it really shows. Additionally, I would have liked to have seen more red in the color scheme....sash or somewhere. It's still a bit too much on the grey/gray side to me. Pretty much the same uni as last year. Color guard suit and tie thing is really cool! Finally, while I like the short sleeve shirt thing....I think a long sleeve shirt would work better for this show....and would make the corps look a little older. These guys look really young...but they pack a punch. I think this show will outdo last year's....certainly in the fan appreciation area. Placement-wise I don't see much of a change as I expect the competition will be better as well. All in all a nice upgrade from last year!

Getting amped for the dress rehearsal tonight!! Bringing my two 11 year olds...maybe one or both will join the Scouts down the road!

With the exception of BD, I think you are spot on. I would have Cavies 1 and BD 2....IMO. At least from a listening perspective....BD is a hard listen....so Cavies get the overall nod.

And.......we go back to page one! Looking forward to 2011!

Based on the Fan Network video...I am happy the show was not scored. Maybe it was the stadium...but the perc. solo sounded way out of whack...and the score would have taken a bit of a hit.