Have I missed something

[Kamarag]

Fran Harring would be dynamite with DCI as well. He's been DCA's announcer for years and he's fantastic.

[kevingamin]

Brad also announced Open Class Prelims and Finals this past Monday and Tuesday.

[HiddenMonster]

It's not just announcing anymore. One has to be coached by corps staff as to the correct timing and verbage of the announcement.

It adds nothing.

I wish we would go back to "Drum Majors - is your corps ready?"

"So-and-so, you may enter the field of competition."

I'm glad they don't talk that much anymore. That also added nothing to the show.

Edited August 8, 2013 by HiddenMonster

[FlamMan]

Please explain why. I hope this is a terrible joke.

I & a few others have talked about this before. Brandt used to speak clearly & in a regular understandable manner. For many years now he has gone to a more overly dramatic & raspy/warbly announcing style that is just terrible. If you aren't sure what I mean, listen to him announce the "Phaaaaaaaaantommmmm Regiment" & you'll see what I mean. At least I haven't had to hear him announce me favorite corps this year!

I have great memories of hearing Brandt say "On the starting line, from Madison Wisconsin, the Madison Scouts", & the crowd going wild. Not sure why he changed his style.

Edited August 8, 2013 by FlamMan

[Tad_MMA]

B. Crocker was also absent for the 1986 and 1987 championships. I've always wondered why. They used the (just awful) man who did Preview '91---when 2nd place was booed (Star beat Cavies), he YELLED, "Ladies and Gentlemen, that was uncalled for!" haha

I wrote about this years ago: when (The) Cavaliers won their first title in 1992, he read their score, repeated their score and absolutely SCREEEEEAMMMMMED, "THE CAVALIERS!" It sounded like he started crying, too. I still think he either had a son march Cavs or was one himself. He's *never* thrown that kind of emotion into it before or since. Oh yeah, when (The) Cavaliers won in 2002, he made it a point to say, "Receiving the Gold Medal.... Undefeated.... He didn't do that with BD 94, 09, 10, 12 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18....) or Cadets' 00. He's (The) homer, I think.

I wish I knew how to make a sound byte of 1992 and post it here. But I do not.

[DrumcorpsmademeaTuba]

I thought Brandt was a Troopers homer?

[FlamMan]

I just saw the post about Brandt falling ill. I wish him a speedy return to good health.

[Daave]

I'm sitting here looking at him and he appears to be in good health.

[NeoCervantes II]

Perhaps he is on probation MLB style after announcing BD for the Ott last year...

[FlamMan]

I have always wondered why they don't announce the winner, rather than who finished in second place. Every other scored competition that I can think of does it this way. American Idol, etc...

Edited August 8, 2013 by FlamMan