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6 hours ago, brians said:

wow, what an interesting site.  How you find the time to do this amazes me.  I enjoy reading this every day.

 Agreed.. Good thread,... wow.

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July 25, 2018 vs. July 26, 2017

2018

While it appears there was a lot of movement in the rankings, none of these changes reflect head-to-head competition so they should be taken with a grain of salt. Jersey Surf (2.300) and Spirit of Atlanta (2.050) led the way with score increases. The Cadets was the only corps to decrease (-0.050). 

Head-to-head competition score analysis

  • Blue Devils cut the deficit to 0.450, the narrowest since Blue Devils last won on June 24.
  • The Cavaliers cut the deficit with Bluecoats to 2.025, the narrowest since the season opening show on June 21.
  • Blue Stars cut the deficit with The Cadets to 1.450, the narrowest of the season and the closest Blue Stars has come to defeating The Cadets since its current move to World Class.
  • Spirit of Atlanta cut the deficit with Mandarins to 1.350. This represents closing 2.638 points in just four days since the San Antonio regional. An increase of 2.638 points in San Antonio would have put Spirit of Atlanta within 0.200 of Crossmen for the #12 spot.
  • The Academy cut the deficit with Crossmen to 1.050. This is slightly closer than their only previous meeting (San Antonio - 1.125).
  • Colts cut the deficit with The Academy to 1.250. This is closer than their only previous meeting (San Antonio - 1.900).
  • Troopers cut the deficit with Madison Scouts to 0.800, the narrowest of the season.
  • Pacific Crest increased its lead over Oregon Crusaders to the widest of the season (4.850). The average margin for the season is only 1.846 and Oregon Crusaders even won the first match-up of the season.

My conclusion from this analysis is that while there was no real movement in rankings, things are getting much tighter and there is room for corps to move one or more places as we head into the next regional.

Based on my unscientific vantage point from midway up the lower deck on the side two 45 yard line in Hattiesburg, I'll say this. I am pulling for Santa Clara Vanguard to win the title like I did for Bluecoats, Carolina Crown, and even Phantom Regiment before. Diversity is good at the top. After San Antonio, I wrote here that the title was Santa Clara Vanguard's to lose. Since Saturday, Blue Devils have cleaned up A LOT and the differential accurately reflects what I observed in person. It may be worth noting that Vanguard had five performers in uniform on the sideline not performing; with the many responsibilities of each performer including prop movement, this had to have had some impact on the performance. I'll also say that The Cadets were received incredibly well with several standing ovations during their performance. The corps has come a long way as well. I was very surprised to see the gap narrow with Blue Stars. In fact, I would have anticipated seeing The Cadets getting closer to the corps ahead of them, not the other way around. 

2017

There was one only placement change in head-to-head competition when Southwind beat Guardians. This was the first match-up of the season between the two corps. Southwind led a group of 6 corps with score increases of 2 or more points: Southwind (3.500), Oregon Crusaders (3.350), Vanguard Cadets (3.150), Legends (2.850), Colts (2.350), Jersey Surf (2.150). Les Stentors was the only corps to see a decrease in score (-0.600).

Head-to-head competition score analysis

  • Bluecoats cut its deficit with Santa Clara Vanguard by .150.
  • Boston Crusaders pulled away from The Cadets with a 1.200 margin of victory, its largest of the season.
  • Colts closed its deficit with Mandarins. The 2.450 margin of victory was Mandarins smallest over the Colts on the season.
  • In only their second head-to-head match-up of the season, Blue Stars closed the gap on Blue Knights.
  • Oregon Crusaders' large point gain eliminated a significant gap the Troopers opened just a few days earlier.
  • In the first match-up of one of the west coast heavyweights in Open Class and the rest of the country, Vanguard Cadets (#1 in Open Class by score but #2 by head-to-head record with Blue Devils B) defeated #3 Music City by 3.200.

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July 26, 2018 vs. July 27, 2017

2018

Once again, there's a lot of movement in the rankings that does not reflect actual head-to-head competition. Raiders improved by 5.300 points, an exceptionally high number given just a few days between competitions; 7th Regiment also improved a lot with the same timing (2.300). In World Class, three corps saw score increases over two: Pacific Crest (3.100), Blue Knights (2.800), and Music City (2.100). Southwind decreased the most (-0.400). This is a little surprising given it was the corps' first competition since July 14.

The current top 8 are all head-to-head tonight. The next few nights should be very exciting as the current top 6 see each other three nights in a row. If someone is going to make a move, now may be the time!

2017

There was only one show. Crossmen had the largest score increase (1.500) while Oregon Crusaders decreased most (-0.250). Crossmen moved back ahead of Blue Stars in head-to-head competition for the #10 spot. Crossmen has won the last 4 match-ups between the two corps. Madison Scouts defeated Mandarins for the first time out of 3 meetings this year to take the #12 spot.

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If I recall correctly, Southwind doesn't stay on Tour the entire summer, sometimes taking an extended break. It looks like from now until Michigan City, they will be continually active.

Of course, I could be misremembering. 

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July 27, 2018 vs. July 28, 2017

2018

I am sure all eyes were on Tennessee to see how the Top 3 matched up and while there were no placement changes, it remains very interesting indeed. It was a bad night (scorewise) for Blue Devils as both Santa Clara Vanguard and Bluecoats had larger score increases meaning that the gap to first grew and the gap to third shrunk. This tied as the second largest margin of victory for Santa Clara Vanguard (1.050), which previous occurred on July 20 and July 23. I'm sure there is a lot of discussion about Blue Knights significant point decrease (-2.325), but keep in mind the corps improved by 2.800 points the day before and the spread with The Cadets is pretty close to the last head-to-head match-up so it's more likely the higher score on July 26 was the anomaly. 

Don't forget to keep an eye on the other World Class show though. There was some placement movement there. Six days ago Oregon Crusaders defeated Genesis in its only head-to-head match-up by 1.863 points. Tonight, Genesis won by 0.250. After winning their previous two head-to-head match-ups by slim margins, Jersey Surf fell to Seattle Cascades tonight. 

Finally, in Open Class competition, after days of razor thin margins, Spartans opened up a spread on Legends, winning by 1.900 points. 

There's only one show and it's the Southeastern Regional from the brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. I'll be there in the 200 level on my regional tour around the country. There was no directly comparable show last year with the stadium construction situation in Georgia so I will not have quite the same year-to-year analysis that regionals typically provide. 

2017

Guardians made a huge 5.050 score improvement just two days since its last performance. Blue Devils B returned to competition for the first time since July 16 with a 3.450 point increase. The two corps gained the most ground in the rankings as a result with Guardians moving from #33 to #27 and Blue Devils B moving from #22 to #18. Music City's score decreased 1.850 for a loss of 2 spots in the rankings (#23 to #25). Southwind decreased 1.100 points and 3 spots (#30 to #33).

Last Night's Storylines:

  • Can Santa Clara Vanguard close the gap on Blue Devils? The closest the two have been all season was 0.400.
    • Yes! Santa Clara Vanguard pulled with 0.100 points.
  • Bluecoats have pulled even with Carolina Crown in score but trailed in the last 4 head-to-head match-ups. Where will things wind up tonight?
    • It is a little tighter than it was the last time the two corps were head to head, but Carolina Crown remains in the bronze medal spot.
  • Phantom Regiment and Blue Knights have been going back and forth all month. Tonight kicks off 3 match-ups in 4 days. Who is on top to lead it off?
    • Phantom Regiment wins the first night by the margin of only 0.350.
  • By score Genesis is ranked higher than Pacific Crest. The two corps have met only once previously with Pacific Crest winning by 2.775 points. 
    • Pacific Crest took the win by a smaller margin of victory this time at 1.700.
  • Blue Devils B return to competition for the first time since July 16. How high does its score jump? Will the corps be in the Top 15 talk again this year?
    • With a 3.450 point increase, Blue Devils B is back atop the Open Class rankings in the #18 spot overall. This time last year Blue Devils B was ranked #21 before finishing at #15. Don't miss the fact that its 0.150 margin of victory over Vanguard Cadets is the smallest of the year.

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July 28, 2018 vs. July 29, 2017

2018

Blue Knights (1.250) and Cascades (1.200) had the largest score increases while Troopers (-1.988) and Pacific Crest (-1.525) had the largest score decreases. The Top 3 remained consistent with Santa Clara Vanguard winnings its second regional of the year followed closely by Blue Devils and Bluecoats. The margin between gold and silver is just 0.200. Remarkably, this is a larger spread than this time last year when Blue Devils were just 0.013 points ahead of Santa Clara Vanguard. 

Changes from San Antonio:

  • Boston Crusaders moved up to #5 and The Cavaliers dropped to #6.
  • Blue Stars moved up to #8 and Blue Knights dropped to #9.
  • Spirit of Atlanta moved up to #13 and The Academy dropped to #14.
  • Cascades moved up to #22 (in World Class) and Jersey Surf dropped to #23.

2017

The 4 corps in the small Open Class corps had the 4 highest score increases on the night, led by Raiders at 9.800, good for 10 spots in the rankings from #43 to #33. The 3 other corps with increases of 2 points or more were at the other Open Class show, led by Gold (3.450) in its first competition since July 16. Blue Devils B decreased most at -0.550. Of the corps in competition in Atlanta, Pacific Crest made the greatest gain in placement from #21 to #18. Pioneer lost the most ground going from #29 to #31.

Last Night's Storylines:

  • Blue Devils B and Vanguard Cadets meet again after Vanguard Cadets pulled to within just 0.150 points. 
    • Vanguard Cadets won the match-up for the first time on the season with an impressive 1.200 margin of victory.
  • Imagine the excitement in northern California as the Blue Devils and Santa Clara Vanguard organizations battle it out with the closest of margins in both World Class and Open Class tonight. Could Santa Clara Vanguard take the lead in both competitions on the same night? Will Blue Devils hold off the approaching challengers?
    • Half and half, but it is close!
  • Phantom Regiment has pulled to only 1.500 points behind The Cadets, the closest margin of the season. Can it continue closing the gap?
    • The Cadets implemented some changes and had the greatest score increase in the top 15, opening up a little more space from Phantom Regiment.

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June 29, 2018 vs. June 30, 2017

2018

There is a lot of movement in rankings between corps that performed in South Carolina and corps that did not when looking solely at scores. It is unlikely that these placement changes will stand as they do not reflect the record in head-to-head competition. The largest increases went to Colt Cadets (4.900) and Blue Devils B (3.550), two corps that have been out of competition for awhile. In head-to-head competition, Santa Clara Vanguard opened up its lead on Blue Devils a bit and Carolina Crown significantly closed the gap on Bluecoats. Boston Crusaders expanded on its win over The Cavaliers by quite a bit as well.

2017

Legends had the greatest score increase of the night (1.650) and the most positive movement in the rankings (#25 to #23). Legends also defeated Spartans in the two corps' first head-to-head match-up of the season. Raiders decreased the most (-2.050). There was no movement in rankings in the top 12 other than Phantom Regiment and Blue Knights now having the same score.

  • There's no question that the biggest storyline is the Blue Devils - Santa Clara Vanguard battle. In the month of July Santa Clara Vanguard has chipped away at the lead little by little and now stands just 0.013 points behind. The last time Santa Clara Vanguard defeated Blue Devils was June 20, 2007.
    • Blue Devils won by a 0.350 margin, the largest in a week.
  • Boston Crusaders get back in the mix with the top 5 tonight. 
    • Boston Crusaders maintained its hold on the #6 spot, but the margin with The Cadets is small.
  • The Cadets had the greatest score increase among top 15 in Atlanta. This follows their greatest loss to Boston Crusaders on the season just a few days earlier. With just two weeks to go, are The Cadets making a move to get back into the top 6?
    • The Cadets had the greatest score improvement of any world class corps so it certainly appears that the corps is making a push.
  • The Phantom Regiment/Blue Knights competition has remained tight with Blue Knights cutting the gap steadily since San Antonio. 
    • Scores are now tied.
  • After winning the first 2 match-ups, Mandarins fell to Madison Scouts on July 27. Who holds the last finalist spot with one regional to go?
    • Madison Scouts won, but the gap tightened.
  • Don't underestimate the importance of the Colts/Troopers battle. The two corps are fighting it out to make the nationwide movie theater broadcast. Troopers hold a 3-1 edge with 1 tie. 
    • Troopers extended its lead to 4-1 in head-to-head competition.

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July 30, 2018 vs. July 31, 2017

2018

One show was rained out with no scores. Colts (2.025) and Phantom Regiment (2.000) had the greatest score increases. Both corps had score decreases in their last outing. Oregon Crusaders decreased the most (-0.600). There were no changes to placements in head-to-head competition however Colts appeared to make a statement that it is in the 12-15 hunt and no longer in a back-and-forth battle with Madison Scouts.

2017

No scores increased by more than 2 points, my usual threshold for reporting. The Academy had the largest increase at 1.775. Seattle Cascades was the only corps to decrease (-0.150). The only placement change in head-to-head competition was Blue Knights claiming the #8 spot with a defeat of Phantom Regiment.

Last Night's Storylines:

  • Blue Knights and Phantom Regiment are head-to-head with Phantom Regiment having won the last 3 meetings.
    • Blue Knights won the match-up by nearly a full point.
  • Blue Stars and Crossmen are head-to-head with Crossmen having won the last 3 meetings.
    • Crossmen prevailed by a slim 0.150 margin, its smallest margin of victory yet.

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July 31, 2018 vs. August 1, 2017

2018

One show was rained out with no scores. There was no movement in the rankings involving corps in head-to-head competition. Five of the six highest score increases came in the same show. The leading two were River City Rhythm (2.800) and Louisiana Stars (2.500). The only corps to see a decrease was Colts (-0.175) after a very large increase the night before.

Tonight's Storylines:

  • Bluecoats have defeated Carolina Crown 16 out of 16 times this season, but the margin of victory was narrowest in their last meeting.
  • After winning the first seven match-ups of the season, The Cavaliers have fallen to the Boston Crusaders in the last two contests.
  • Vanguard Cadets and Spartans match up for the first time this season, #1 and #3 in current Open Class rankings.
  • Blue Devils B and Legends match up for the first time this season, #2 and #4 in current Open Class rankings.

2017

As you can see from the color coding, all shows were not created equal last night. 7 of the 8 lowest score increases on the night came at one show (Annapolis). As a result, there is some movement in the rankings that is unlikely to hold once the corps are back on the same field. That said, River City Rhythm returned to competition for the first time since July 22 with a 6.600 increase, good for 7 spots in the rankings from #38 to #31. Les Stentors (2.900), Genesis (2.500), and Guardians (2.200) also had 2+ point increases. No scores decreased, but Pioneer did have a 0.000 change in score.

Last Night's Storylines:

  • Colts and Troopers. Most recent score puts the two corps 1.050 apart with Colts in the lead. Head-to-head match-ups give Troopers the edge with a 4-1-1 record.
    • Colts defeated Troopers for the second time this season by a 0.200 margin.
  • Genesis and Seattle Cascades is the closest head-to-head competition of the night. Genesis has a 4-0 record, but less than half a point separated the two corps in their last meeting.
    • Genesis won handily with a 1.900 margin.
  • An unanticipated storyline emerged when Oregon Crusaders defeated Pacific Crest by a 0.200 margin. This is the third time in 9 meetings that Oregon Crusaders won the match-up and the first time since July 20.

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