Tim K Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It is still too early to write Troopers out, and at this point I do not see Troopers as lower than 13th, with a top 12 placement a real possibility. What is in Troopers' hands is continuing to improve and using the show's strengths as best as possible. I do find the show to have an emotional pull to it, and I enjoy it, but 2013 and 2014 both had emotional pulls too. Some people are still teary eyed about seeing the sunburst in competition in 2013. What is out of Troopers' hands is Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, Madison, and Blue Stars. Earlier in the season many predicted that Madison would fall as the season progressed, and that does not seem to be happening. Many predicted Blue Stars would be more of where we are finding Blue Knights, with either Madison or BAC falling from finals. With BAC, Crossmen, and Blue Stars, BAC may not be topping them in average scores, but they have placed ahead of Crossmen consistently though by a very close margin, and they have also topped Blue Stars. Blue Stars seem erratic though the show has potential. Right now I think we will see Boston Crusaders surge a bit and will find themselves closer to Madison. Atlanta and Allentown will be key fro Troopers. If Trooper can top Crossmen or BAC again, or top Blue Stars, a top 12 placement is a real possibility, but I think it has to happen before Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) It is still too early to write Troopers out, and at this point I do not see Troopers as lower than 13th, with a top 12 placement a real possibility.. 12th is a possibility for the Troopers, but in my opinion, so is 14th. In the last 7 days alone, the Colts have gone ( in order ) 3.9 points down to Troopers, then 1.05, then to just .55 down. Colts seem capable of catching the Troopers, at least if those last 3 show head to head Colts- Troopers Competition score trend lines continue. ( which they may, or may not.) Edited July 22, 2015 by BRASSO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinwiz Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I agree that Colts are a potential upset, but I wonder if it's a case where Colts finally unlocked the potential of their show while Troop is struggling to break through to the next level. We'll see this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroopAlum12 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 The flatline is broken! Troop puts up a solid 2-point increase tonight with a 78.000 in Mississippi. Looks like their visual cleaning helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) We're ready and hoping for an audition for 2016; if Wild Horses can do it, why not?. Edited July 23, 2015 by xandandl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2muchcoffeeman Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 The flatline is broken! Troop puts up a solid 2-point increase tonight with a 78.000 in Mississippi. Looks like their visual cleaning helped! Let's hope they continue to focus on that element of their show. They looked pretty solid visually last night, though there are still places where seams and bubbles in the forms need to be addressed. People keep talking about individual marching being an issue with Troopers, and inasmuch as it takes individuals to create forms, I get that. But, I can't see any issues with individual feet or posture or anything that I don't also see with other corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthe50 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Some people are still teary eyed about seeing the sunburst in competition in 2013. This is true and here lies the problem in DCI. Creatures of history. Corps need to be evaluated on their nightly achievement not their body of work over their existence. We all scream for: The bottle dance Conquest Danny Boy wheel Sunburst on and on. Remember, the judges are fans too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlejaw Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Seeing as I know several people on vis staff I'm gonna call bs. Nobody was saying these problems the last couple years and they all have been on staff since 13. Do you want me to record a tick tape of the corps in 13 and 14 for their last performances? Visual has always been the lowest part of their shows, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Do you want me to record a tick tape of the corps in 13 and 14 for their last performances? Visual has always been the lowest part of their shows, in my opinion.if you want to! I'd listen to it as long as you make it entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroopAlum12 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Another 2-point increase! Troopers 80.050 tonight in Alabama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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