tesmusic Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Easily their right and I'm ok with that, but they banned my right to post anything anywhere...based upon ONE string of discussion and some harsh criticisms. No one contacted me, either...not that I cared if they did or didn't. You don't care, yet the first time in days you post in this thread is about facebook. Interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I don't. #### him. lol 👍 You're welcome to your opinion. Not that it matters to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 You don't care, yet the first time in days you post in this thread is about facebook. Interesting Today was the first day I noticed...when I went to hit the "like" button on something someone said. Swing and miss, Sherlock Holmes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesmusic Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Today was the first day I noticed...when I went to hit the "like" button on something someone said. Swing and miss, Sherlock Holmes.Gotta tell ya Justin, you are good for a lot of laughs.But I gotta tell you I'm done here. I mean you're literally a walking contradiction. From your posts that contradict themselves, to the BigBadMadMan name, just not worth the read anymore, and certainly worth the response. Edited March 27, 2015 by tesmusic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) I think the important point is that I quite clearly care about the state of the corps within the activity. I'm just done sugar-coating and am to the point of speaking frankly and being honest about the reality of the situation. If this year doesn't live up to even reasonable expectations, they are looking at once again dropping out of finals. That's unacceptable. You don't have to like the messenger...but this is the reality of the situation. Edited March 27, 2015 by BigBadMadMan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acn Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think the important point is that I quite clearly care about the state of the corps within the activity. I'm just done sugar-coating and am to the point of speaking frankly and being honest about the reality of the situation. If this year doesn't live up to even reasonable expectations, they are looking at once again dropping out of finals. That's unacceptable. You don't have to like the messenger...but this is the reality of the situation. It certainly is the reality of the situation. I remember calling my brother in '01 when they finished 11th. We were utter shock. The thought of the Scouts not being in the top 6 was inconceivable. Then we chose to go to quarter finals in 2002 to make sure we saw the Scouts. 2003-06 were trying to find a brand in my opinion. Keep the Scouts history but place higher. Below par in my opinion in design expect for 05 in my opinion. The bottom dropped out in 07, and it's been a struggle to fight their way back since 05. I never ever ever thought that it would be this hard of a struggle. I never thought I'd see the day when the Scouts would be offering a reduced rate for someone that could throw down some double G's, but I guess it is what it is. I'm happy with the staff changes this year. I hope we don't have to hear Malaga or Malequena again to tell us that they're still the Scouts. I'd like a show announcement soon. I'd love a great show design. I thought a Kenton/Ellis show would be great. I want my favorite corps back. I want some cool grooves from the drum line, and a powerful horn line and some screaming soloists, and a return to the top six. Too much to ask?? Who knows. I was part of the hype in 07-09 here, and I'm ever hopefull now. Sorry for the length.... Rant over 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMadMan Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 It certainly is the reality of the situation. I remember calling my brother in '01 when they finished 11th. We were utter shock. The thought of the Scouts not being in the top 6 was inconceivable. Then we chose to go to quarter finals in 2002 to make sure we saw the Scouts. 2003-06 were trying to find a brand in my opinion. Keep the Scouts history but place higher. Below par in my opinion in design expect for 05 in my opinion. The bottom dropped out in 07, and it's been a struggle to fight their way back since 05. I never ever ever thought that it would be this hard of a struggle. I never thought I'd see the day when the Scouts would be offering a reduced rate for someone that could throw down some double G's, but I guess it is what it is. I'm happy with the staff changes this year. I hope we don't have to hear Malaga or Malequena again to tell us that they're still the Scouts. I'd like a show announcement soon. I'd love a great show design. I thought a Kenton/Ellis show would be great. I want my favorite corps back. I want some cool grooves from the drum line, and a powerful horn line and some screaming soloists, and a return to the top six. Too much to ask?? Who knows. I was part of the hype in 07-09 here, and I'm ever hopefull now. Sorry for the length.... Rant over I agree 100%. They've been searching for an identity since Scott left. One of the unique things under Scott Stewart was that the staff was pretty much 99% former Scouts. They didn't need to explain it to anyone because everyone already knew. In '96, I think the only staff member who was not an alum was either Taras Nahirniak (sp?) or Jeff Moore. Can't remember which. Don't get me wrong, I think Scott had rubbed too many people the wrong way with his attitude and it was time for him to go. I appreciated that attitude at the time, but it's easy to say "screw the judges, we play for the fans" when you're still drawing top-end talent and placing well. This is now the 6th complete staff turnover (give or take a few guys) in 13 years (averaging every 2 years at this point) and still no identity in sight. That once powerful brand has now been turned into a cookie-cutter DCI "also ran" corps. I never thought I'd see the day when I could say with begrudging confidence that the freakin Bluecoats are more likely to win a championship before the Scouts will. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Yep, nothing to read here, move on! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acn Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I never thought I'd see the day when I could say with begrudging confidence that the freakin Bluecoats are more likely to win a championship before the Scouts will. I never thought I'd see the day when the Bluecoats, Spirit, Glassman, Troopers etc.... would even beat the Scouts, but they did. I've been friends with Gregg Auby for over 20 years and I've messaged him numerous times about numerous things. Getting the Scouts back to being not just competitive, but highly competitive is the goal 100%, and I'm happy about that. It'd never be as quick as everyone would like, but I feel much better about this staff change than the previous one. Hopefully we'll get some consistency, and continuity in the staff. Edited March 28, 2015 by acn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumbus Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Taras was definitely an alum.....78-85 I believe. One the most talented people I've ever known! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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