Cadevilina Crown Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 My final predictions for tonight: 1. BD - They'll be firing on all cylinders. They may take only one caption award, but you can count on them to leave everything they've got on the field every Finals night. 98.938, Don Angelica Award for Best GE. 2. SCV - I would love to see them win it all tonight, but I'm afraid they won't be able to close the gap in GE. 98.650, George Zingali Award for Best Color Guard, John Brazale Award for Best Visual Performance, Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance. 3. Carolina Crown - They'll definitely win the Ott, and a high percussion score could put them 1st in Music overall, but visually they have suffered all season, especially in guard. Regardless, they exceeded my expectations this year and will receive the Bronze. 97.525, Jim Ott Award for Best Brass Performance. 4. Bluecoats - This was a tough one, as I feel that the Cavaliers are cleaner but the Bluecoats' show has more GE. But the Bluecoats have done a great job of not giving up placements in recent years. 95.913. 5. The Cavaliers - Visually, this show is a BLAST, but musically, I can't get into it at all except for the Strauss/Copland opener. But no doubt they'll have a great performance tonight. 95.425. 6. Boston Crusaders - They'll be solidly in 6th overall, but will once again place in the Top 3 in colorguard. What a season they've had. There's no doubt they will light up the crowd tonight. 94.388. 7. The Cadets - I personally dislike the show, but there are tons of people who thought this show grew on them from the beginning of the season until now. I doubt BK will pass them, even though I like their show more. 92.875. 8. Blue Knights - The placement may not say it, but this is one of the most stunning spectacles of the year. Again, I don't think they'll pass Cadets, but I'll be happy to eat crow if I'm proven wrong. 91.900. 9. Phantom Regiment - They'll put on a great performance tonight and break 90. They've gotten a lot of hate this season for elements out of their control, but at this point it is what it is and I hope everyone watching will find something to like. 90.350. 10. Blue Stars - Good performance numbers tonight will keep them on top of the Crossmen. 89.075. 11. Crossmen - I'm in the minority in that I liked Continuum more, but I think they'll be solid again tonight, although they still won't catch the Blue Stars. 88.913. 12. Madison Scouts - They'll just be happy to be back in the Saturday Night club while also achieving the highest 12th place Finals score ever. 86.875. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 9 minutes ago, Cadevilina Crown said: 2. SCV - I would love to see them win it all tonight, but I'm afraid they won't be able to close the gap in GE. 98.650, George Zingali Award for Best Color Guard, John Brazale Award for Best Visual Performance, Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance. While I like the way you are thinking, I'm not sure if the Visual caption is within reach. Blue Devils won 29.425 to 29.3 at Prelims and 29.375 to 29.225 at Semis for an average of 29.4 to 29.2625. If my math is right, that means Santa Clara Vanguard would have to beat them by 0.275 in the caption tonight just to tie and that seems unlikely to me. This assumes that guard is included in the Visual Caption for this award although I don't know for sure if that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corps8294 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Wishing For: 1. Santa Clara Vanguard 2. Blue Devils 3. Carolina Crown 4. Bluecoats 5. Cavaliers 6. Boston Crusaders 7. Cadets 8. Blue Knights 9. Blue Stars 10. Phantom Regiment 11. Crossmen 12. Madison Scouts Reality: 1. Blue Devils 2. Santa Clara Vanguard 3. Carolina Crown 4. Bluecoats 5. Cavaliers 6. Boston Crusaders 7. Cadets 8. Blue Knights 9. Phantom Regiment 10. Blue Stars 11. Crossmen 12. Madison Scouts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 DO IT UP DEVILS! Leave no doubt! Killer instinct! Bring it home!! 18!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftwdrummer Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, DrumCorpsRadio said: While I like the way you are thinking, I'm not sure if the Visual caption is within reach. Blue Devils won 29.425 to 29.3 at Prelims and 29.375 to 29.225 at Semis for an average of 29.4 to 29.2625. If my math is right, that means Santa Clara Vanguard would have to beat them by 0.275 in the caption tonight just to tie and that seems unlikely to me. This assumes that guard is included in the Visual Caption for this award although I don't know for sure if that's the case. The Brazale is just Visual Proficiency. Vanguard currently leads the average, 19.5 to 19.45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, ftwdrummer said: The Brazale is just Visual Proficiency. Vanguard currently leads the average, 19.5 to 19.45. Awesome! Thanks for that clarification. Does that mean music takes out brass/percussion too, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRapp Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 As far as placements, I would say the only one that is in any kind of question would be Cadets vs Knights. And I don't think it's much of a question. The semifinal placements are exactly what will happen tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Our usual seats. ;-) posted from the DrumScorps app 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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