Thanks DCI

[MagicBobert]

YES. This was absolutely fantastic. I remember someone suggesting this last year and thinking it was a brilliant idea. Glad to see DCI listening! It was absolutely incredible, thank you SO MUCH!

[madscout96]

Thank you DCI! (that might be the first time I've ever posted that phrase on DCP.)

[Centurions PR]

This was great, an unexpected surprise, at least for me. I just happened to go into the DCI Finals thread and saw it posted that there was the live thread going on. Took me back to the live PBS days, watching the scores right along with everyone in Indy. Thank you DCI!

[geluf]

Thanks DCI..... however, by showing us that snippet of scores live doesnt pull anyone back in. Attendance is down, no marketablity and no placement changes.

here is my prediction for next years TOP 5 in Order: BLue Devils, Cavies, Cadets, Crown or Bluecoats, Phantom. SVC in 6th, either Crown or Coats take a tumble.

You cant draw fans or increase your viewer base and attendance if we already know how is going to win, when the 1st set if scores are released after the first shows in JUNE. No placement changes, no parity, no upsets. To draw fans you must have something exciting and different.

I hope DCI is around in the future and the G7 topic is tabled off.......

...what?

How is that DCIs fault, exactly. Those corps are on top because they produce the best end-products.

Not too mention, Crown and Bluecoats are VERY recent additions to the top 5 (within the past 5 years), up to that point, 1-5 was pretty much a lock. Then those two turned it on and started making a push, and now we have much better competition up top. They won't be the last.

edit: upon further review you've been saying this same thing for years. What's funny is that you used to talk about how the top 5 was never going to change...and then it did...and now you're saying it again.

Edited August 15, 2010 by geluf

[Photographer Jim]

Bravo and thank you DCI. After watching quarters in the theater, semis on the webcast through my wide-screen, it was great to close it all out with a live viewing of the awards ceremony. SO much better than just waiting and reading a list of posted scores! Please, do this again in the future.

[Northern Thunder]

Remember back in the early days of DCI......I had to call Drum Corps News on Monday morning to find out who won DCI.

Then there was 1974, when I was news director at a Minneapolis radio station. At 6:00 a.m. Sunday, the wire service teletype machine cranked out that Santa Clara beat Madison for the title. I tore it off the machine, and still have it in my collection.

[Corps Scores]

Yay to DCI for the live broadcast. It numbed the disappointment of not being able to be there in person.

[Steecie]

I too say........THANKS DCI!!!!

[coachsig]

...what?

How is that DCIs fault, exactly. Those corps are on top because they produce the best end-products.

Not too mention, Crown and Bluecoats are VERY recent additions to the top 5 (within the past 5 years), up to that point, 1-5 was pretty much a lock. Then those two turned it on and started making a push, and now we have much better competition up top. They won't be the last.

edit: upon further review you've been saying this same thing for years. What's funny is that you used to talk about how the top 5 was never going to change...and then it did...and now you're saying it again.

I guess you dont look at this as analytical as I do. DCI wants to draw a larger fan base, some consider this a sport and its always predictable. I know there are dynasties but come on. The BAD DEVILS are not perfect after watching last night show on the fan network. It was boring and not top 5 material. Is always park blow, play the same thing over and over, little flash, judges get a woody and give them perfect scores or close to it.

You will see Crown and Bluecoats drop from TOP 5 in the next 2 years, SCV has to get back in and so does Phantom.OH and dont foregt Madison might sneek in one more time and maybe they might let the Blue Stars in. If you havent noticed every organization of the current and past DCI corps have taken their tumble in placements, even as far as out of the Top 12. For some reason, Devils havent left since 1975 of the top 5. The shows are not always that great, they arent that perfect and yes they make mistakes. Its all about that good ole boys network and the direct relationship to the judges. Cant score the Devils down to far or feelings might get hurt, or they threaten to not be a member.

Like i keep saying, if they want to increase thier audience and attendance, people who like contest, sports and athletics enjoy the not knowing and the possibility of upset. With this activity its always predictable from the first set of scores in June.

[DrumCorpsMom]

Thanks DCI & Michael Boo. I watched Semis live on the Fan Network and then being able to watch finals retreat was the next best thing to being there. The snippets from the show were a bonus. You listened to the fans.

Edited August 15, 2010 by DrumCorpsMom