Blue Devil Legend Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 Its stories like these that make what we do so special and reminds us of all the reasons we do this thing called Drum Corps . Thanks to everyone who shared those stories! Keep em' comin.Jim Wolf 71-77 NJ Black Watch Drum Corps is a special place, for special people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomnoise Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 (edited) You know, when I was a rookie from the Knight Raiders and Rich was an age out vet, I would have NEVER thought that Rich Kleinman had a soft and senstitive side. If I had suggested it, I think he would have beaten me up. ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ Edited October 4, 2005 by randomnoise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 You know, when I was a rookie from the Knight Raiders and Rich was an age out vet, I would have NEVER thought that Rich Kleinman had a soft and senstitive side. If I had suggested it, I think he would have beaten me up. ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ ^0^ LMAO Chris, I just saw this. It's now part of my sig. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bictaa Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 some times we need a reminder about what drum corps is really about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 I'll start this out with an oldie, but a goodie. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellrks Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) Touching story Rich, but I gotta set the record straight on one little detail. Drum Corps from that point on was an interesting topic in our house, but Mom and Dad always stayed neutral, and did what most parents would do in that case, cheer for BOTH sides! In '75, SCV ended up in 2nd, and we (Blue Devils) in 3rd (we had beat SCV all year long), so no "blood" had been spilled.........yet. :P I think maybe you are confusing your memory of 1976 with that of 1975. I went to fromthepressbox.com and unless his data is incomplete, including prelims and finals performances Blue Devils came out ahead of SCV a total of 4 times and SCV came out ahead of BD a total of 7 times. Just keepin' it real bro.... just keepin' it real. B) Edited December 11, 2006 by Russellrks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Touching story Rich, but I gotta set the record straight on one little detail.I think maybe you are confusing your memory of 1976 with that of 1975. I went to fromthepressbox.com and unless his data is incomplete, including prelims and finals performances Blue Devils came out ahead of SCV a total of 4 times and SCV came out ahead of BD a total of 7 times. Just keepin' it real bro.... just keepin' it real. B) Original post edited. (there were a few more "circuit" shows in '75 - all in all, we probably broke even :) ) Here are the compiled results from both corpsreps.com, and fromthe pressbox.com: Sunday June 22, 1975 San Bruno CA Position Corps Score 1 Blue Devils 72.950 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 71.850 Tuesday July 1, 1975 Boise ID DCI West Championships Position Corps Score 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 77.700 3 Blue Devils 77.050 Tuesday July 8, 1975 Seattle WA Position Corps Score 1 Blue Devils 79.950 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 79.350 Wednesday July 9, 1975 Position Corps Score 1 Vanguard 81.40 2 Blue Devils 80.95 Saturday August 2, 1975 Whitewater WI DCI Midwest Position Corps Score 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 85.400 3 Blue Devils 83.550 Friday August 8, 1975 Lynn MA World Open - Class A Prelims Position Corps Score 1 Santa Clara Vanguard 89.050 3 Blue Devils 88.250 Saturday August 9, 1975 Everett MA World Open Position Corps Score Class A 1 Blue Devils 91.050 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 89.050 Monday August 11, 1975 Boston MA CYO Nationals Position Corps Score 3 Blue Devils 87.450 4 Santa Clara Vanguard 86.800 Friday August 15, 1975 Philadelphia PA DCI World Championships - Prelims STADIUM: Franklin Field DCI Position Corps Score 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 88.750 3 Blue Devils 87.150 Saturday August 16, 1975 Philadelphia PA DCI World Championships STADIUM: Franklin Field DCI Position Corps Score 2 Santa Clara Vanguard 91.000 3 Blue Devils 88.600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellrks Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 That's pretty much what I have. You left out DCI Midwest prelims which would give SCV the 7th higher placement. And I know you aren't trying to say Blue Devils won all the circuit shows are you? At any rate, I think I (you) proved my point. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Devil Legend Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Brother Russell, We won ALOT of the early (circuit) shows. I distinctly remember SCV turning the tide towards the mid-point of the season. Let's take this discussion via PM, if you would like, so the "spirit" of why this thread is here remains. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Rich is right. 75' is the year that really put BD "on the map". With that said, the topic reminds me of people like Ted Williams and Carl Yaztremski. Two of the best players who ever stepped on a baseball diamond and never won a World Series ring, and this coming from a Yankee fan. I'm sure that Drum Corps has many similiar examples in it's storied history. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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