BRASSO Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) No, they won percussion in perlims, while NOT making finals that year. I still think that was the only time it has ever happened. Right corps, and I believe right year, but wrong placement, sorry bro. Well if it was the " right year " that I mentioned " 1976 ", Oakland Crusaders did finish 8th at Finals. That part I know for sure anyway ( I looked it up on Corpsrep). But something tells me that you could be right that they actually did not make finals, but in the prelims they got the highest percussion score of any Corps. I think I recall something like that ( memory sometimes fades on years ) Maybe it was '77 when they finished 15th in Prelims. But whatever the case, talk about something unusual, that sure fits the bill to finish 1st in percussion like that.... I do know that this Corps for 2, 3 years around then had an unbelievably strong and large drumline, but even that was sort of weird back then to finish 1st in drums, yet not make Finals. Edited August 6, 2011 by BRASSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyscout Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 And hey, with us licking our wounds over where the drumline is scoring, I gotta say that moving up is better than moving down. So, even if it's only one spot, it's the right direction! yeah if we do only finish 9th this year then thatd be fine with me because its still an improvement. Besides, we never played for the judges score anyway, it was always for the roaring fans, isn't that right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 yeah if we do only finish 9th this year then thatd be fine with me because its still an improvement. Besides, we never played for the judges score anyway, it was always for the roaring fans, isn't that right. Absolutely. One thing I've always appreciated about the Scouts is that their priority is always: 1. The Crowd 2. The members (1 and 1a, actually) And finally... 3. Competitive placement There's no getting around the fact that this is a competitive activity and so you NEED to be competitive...but if it's coming at the expense of the other two, then their priorities are out of order. Besides, I've always maintained that they are not mutually exclusive ideas and it is INDEED possible to be both entertaining AND competitive. They definitely were when they were winning 2 rings and experiencing a lot of success during the 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Well if it was the " right year " that I mentioned " 1976 ", Oakland Crusaders did finish 8th at Finals. That part I know for sure anyway ( I looked it up on Corpsrep). But something tells me that you could be right that they actually did not make finals, but in the prelims they got the highest percussion score of any Corps. I think I recall something like that ( memory sometimes fades on years ) Maybe it was '77 when they finished 15th in Prelims. But whatever the case, talk about something unusual, that sure fits the bill to finish 1st in percussion like that.... I do know that this Corps for 2, 3 years around then had an unbelievably strong drumline, but even that was sort of weird back then to finish 1st in drums, yet not make Finals. I think it was actually '77. I know there are a few members from that year on the boards, and they have mentioned it. All I know is that they won drums in prelims, while not making Finals. Weird how that could happen back then. Now it's almost inconceivable for a corps in 6th to take the drum title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yep, they would have to bolster the other captions. When is the next time Boston and Madison are together, prelims? I still think they'll fill in the 8th and 9th slot, but not sure in what order yet. I think its now very possible that Boston beats SCV at least once before this season is over. Possibly as early as tomorrow nite if its not a rain out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 No Rain speak about tomorrow or you might jinx it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I think it was actually '77. I know there are a few members from that year on the boards, and they have mentioned it. All I know is that they won drums in prelims, while not making Finals. Weird how that could happen back then. Now it's almost inconceivable for a corps in 6th to take the drum title. Yes, and its not one of those Drum Corps " urban myths ", as it definately happened. I agree with you that the chances of this happening today however would be next to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I think its now very possible that Boston beats SCV at least once before this season is over. Possibly as early as tomorrow nite if its not a rain out. Maybe once, but I don't see them holding the position over SCV. But we will see one new face in the TOC next year, whether it's Boston or Madison, it will great to get more fans in. If it's Madison, then there will be another World Champion in the TOC. If it's Boston, then we'll have one of the oldest, and proudest corps in the TOC. Either way, more fans win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armyscout Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Absolutely. One thing I've always appreciated about the Scouts is that their priority is always: 1. The Crowd 2. The members (1 and 1a, actually) And finally... 3. Competitive placement There's no getting around the fact that this is a competitive activity and so you NEED to be competitive...but if it's coming at the expense of the other two, then their priorities are out of order. Besides, I've always maintained that they are not mutually exclusive ideas and it is INDEED possible to be both entertaining AND competitive. They definitely were when they were winning 2 rings and experiencing a lot of success during the 90's. Yeah, exactly so if they do it they do it but if they don't and only get 9th then its nbd because they still put on a one-of-kind product like always. Hopefully, they can focus on the percussion next time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yes, and its not one of those Drum Corps " urban myths ", as it definately happened. I agree with you that the chances of this happening today however would be next to none. Wish it could happen again, it would be cool to see some shake-ups like that, Phantom winning last year threw some people for a loop, so imagine if Glassmen won drums this year from 15th. Some people's heads might just explode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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