Lincoln Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Predictions: ... Thoughts? I didn't want to copy the whole post, but wanted to say that your detailed explanations are appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAndCurious Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I didn't want to copy the whole post, but wanted to say that your detailed explanations are appreciated! Nice first post... welcome aboard, and keep posting your thoughts on things. Thanks, glad to have a voice in the community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2muchcoffeeman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps. Thoughts? Methinks it is folly to assume that any corps in 12th place -- or even 11th -- will be "solidly in front" of 13th. The 11-15 pack is too good, too hungry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thanks, glad to have a voice in the community! Well done Rook, but get BRASSO a beer please! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well done Rook, but get BRASSO a beer please! ... a premium Macanudo will do just fine as well, Senor Spectre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoln Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 ... a premium Macanudo will do just fine as well, Senor Spectre. I haven't heard of that pastry - is that made by Dolly Madison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Predictions: 1. The Cadets - They're looking good out of the gate and have one of the hardest work ethics in DCI. With an experienced corps and a solid show design, they'll be able to take the championship this year. 2. Santa Clara Vanguard - After consistent years of pushing for a medal, this year will provide them their opening. An older corps and a design that takes risks will be enough to get them their medal. 3. The Blue Devils - Coming off of a fantastic year, BD was hit hard by age outs. A younger corps will hurt them, but stellar design and sheer talent will keep them in the top 3. 4. Phantom Regiment - Here's the dark horse; Phantom has several things going for them that have continually gotten discounted. PR's design team, arguably their weakest aspect in recent years, is finally settling in. The corps proper has settled in with new staff, all have something to prove, and, unlike last year, doesn't consist of mostly rookies. Lastly, PR does well coming off of west coast tours; having healthy competition from the get go will give this corps a chance to work back up the ranks. 5. Carolina Crown - Unable to recapture the magic of the show design and with the Cadets giving their hornline a run for their money, Crown won't move anywhere. Weaknesses in percussion will continue to plague the corps. 6. The Bluecoats - Yet another scandalous prediction. With a show trying to duplicate TILT and with a large class of ageouts, Bluecoats will see similar results to Crown from the previous year. 7. The Cavaliers - Their streak of improvement takes a step back after a extravagant show doesn't come to fruition. 8. Boston Crucaders - They performed extremely well last year, but their book seemed a little harder than they could handle. They proved to be a strong corps and, pending a book right up their alley, could solidly take 8th. 9. Blue Stars - Small possibility of jumping a spot if their guard is able to pull off another stellar year. 10. Blue Knights - In 2014 BK was carried by a great show. Much like BK and Crown though, they will be unable to pull back to back successes. 11. Madison Scouts - Scouts will be able to repeat the successes of last year, however will be given more trouble by Crossmen than before. In the end, however, they will be able to pull ahead. 12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps. Thoughts? Cadets will be very strong this year so I agree, they'll be in the mix for top spot.BD, despite a large pool of age outs will always attract top talent so not sure that's a good arguement and with their design team intact, they'll be in the fight for top spot. Crown I think will be in the mix. Percussion should improve but again, that's relative to the other lines which will probably all improve in the top tier. Bluecoats will have a challenge trying to get to the level of excitement of Tilt but that's a solid design team there so anything is possible.. PR in fourth, that may be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Predictions: 1. The Cadets - They're looking good out of the gate and have one of the hardest work ethics in DCI. With an experienced corps and a solid show design, they'll be able to take the championship this year. 2. Santa Clara Vanguard - After consistent years of pushing for a medal, this year will provide them their opening. An older corps and a design that takes risks will be enough to get them their medal. 3. The Blue Devils - Coming off of a fantastic year, BD was hit hard by age outs. A younger corps will hurt them, but stellar design and sheer talent will keep them in the top 3. 4. Phantom Regiment - Here's the dark horse; Phantom has several things going for them that have continually gotten discounted. PR's design team, arguably their weakest aspect in recent years, is finally settling in. The corps proper has settled in with new staff, all have something to prove, and, unlike last year, doesn't consist of mostly rookies. Lastly, PR does well coming off of west coast tours; having healthy competition from the get go will give this corps a chance to work back up the ranks. 5. Carolina Crown - Unable to recapture the magic of the show design and with the Cadets giving their hornline a run for their money, Crown won't move anywhere. Weaknesses in percussion will continue to plague the corps. 6. The Bluecoats - Yet another scandalous prediction. With a show trying to duplicate TILT and with a large class of ageouts, Bluecoats will see similar results to Crown from the previous year. 7. The Cavaliers - Their streak of improvement takes a step back after a extravagant show doesn't come to fruition. 8. Boston Crucaders - They performed extremely well last year, but their book seemed a little harder than they could handle. They proved to be a strong corps and, pending a book right up their alley, could solidly take 8th. 9. Blue Stars - Small possibility of jumping a spot if their guard is able to pull off another stellar year. 10. Blue Knights - In 2014 BK was carried by a great show. Much like BK and Crown though, they will be unable to pull back to back successes. 11. Madison Scouts - Scouts will be able to repeat the successes of last year, however will be given more trouble by Crossmen than before. In the end, however, they will be able to pull ahead. 12. Crossmen - Rounding out the pack, Crossmen will be chomping at the bit to overtake the scouts. In the end however, they won't be able to stay past them. They will, however, place solidly in front of 13th, solidifying themselves as a finalist corps. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbones7480 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 #12 Agree except they may go Above and Beyond your prediction. #comingforBAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I haven't heard of that pastry - is that made by Dolly Madison? I don't think so. Billy might've made it however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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