dci72 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 The only reason the NE has been dominant all these years is that senior corps died in the late 50's in all areas other than the Northeast. Skokie died... Harvey Seeds died... Edison Lamplighters died and many more... I don't even know why, but I suspect it was because of the large geographical travel problems once it became impractical to travel by train... Yet in the Northeast, as the expressways grew and even before, travel to shows with 5 to 10 very competitive corps was quite possible... via that notorious overnight Drive on Friday Nights... and we did that with NO bathrooms on the buses... So true (as usual) Tom! When the "great" Sr. Corps of the Midwest started to die out (and, yes....Travel/$$$ was a big key) a lot of the members decided to "pass the torch" on to the Junior circuit. Just look at how many Midwest Jr. Corps took root and blossomed in the 60's. Marching members of Skokie....Harvey....Edison went on to mentor, teach and grow the ever increasing number of Junior corps......And they made their mark! (As a kid I was very spoiled.... I loved going to the Illinois VFW/AL State Championships.....Mini-Nats in my own back yard!) Travel has and always will be a problem for "This Thing of Ours". Just how many Midwest and Eastern corps "broke their bones" trying to be like the Troopers? There are a few corps who can lay the beginning of their demise on trying to "expand the activity" in such endeavors as DATR etc. Yes....It is all an East Coast conspiracy....And it has been so since the first time the Boys of 76 had to travel East. Don't believe me? Just ask my Grandfather and father! (I've heard this argument since I was born!) Sure....I would love to see "parity" in travel.....But it ain't gonna happen folks.... This activity has its roots in two key things...."Bragging rights" and money. Deal with it or go play somewhere else. Do you know how weird it was having a drill instructor (Twice! Guardsmen and Royal Airs) that was your fathers Drum Major? Can't top this post. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ..........considering it's the end of July, and what I've seen and heard so far, here are my predictions on races for Open Class placements: 1 Buccaneers 2 Hurricanes Caballeros Minnesota Brass 5 Renegades Empire Statesmen 7 CorpsVets Music City Legend Alliance 10 Bushwackers Brigadiers Kilties Crusaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ContraRich77 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I stomped them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanciD Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I stomped them! Thanx for being consistant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSMarcher Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 ..........considering it's the end of July, and what I've seen and heard so far, here are my predictions on races for Open Class placements:1 Buccaneers 2 Hurricanes Caballeros Minnesota Brass 5 Renegades Empire Statesmen 7 CorpsVets Music City Legend Alliance 10 Bushwackers Brigadiers Kilties Crusaders Wow, that would certainly be something if Bush or Brigs were out of Finals. When was the last time that ever happened? It will certainly be a very tough year to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 i'm pretty sure Bush has never been out of finals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle B Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nope Also, don't forget what month starts Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Matczak Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) NopeAlso, don't forget what month starts Saturday. yep,..............21 corps this Saturday on DCA sheets, with DCA panels, at DCA shows,.......... Edited July 28, 2009 by Gary Matczak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLpatrick Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 yep,..............21 corps this Saturday on DCA sheets, with DCA panels, at DCA shows,.......... Hallelujah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyslap Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Post all of the scores quickly for us poor Renegades who don't get to join in the fun. We are done with rehearsal 1am EST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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