cixelsyd 2,093 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: i'll be honest...i'm ok if the Zebra Cake unis stay I liked the 2017 outfits better. How about the ones they wore end-of-show that year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Dixon 13,358 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, cixelsyd said: I liked the 2017 outfits better. How about the ones they wore end-of-show that year? the pj onesies were horrific 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkpjm16 159 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 Word from the muckety-mucks on the 2019 uniform is that we'll instantly know they are the Cadets...that's a good thing. 8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Ream 16,618 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, cixelsyd said: I liked the 2017 outfits better. How about the ones they wore end-of-show that year? no thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2000Cadet 7,120 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, kkpjm16 said: Word from the muckety-mucks on the 2019 uniform is that we'll instantly know they are the Cadets...that's a good thing. What's a muckety-muck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim K 3,240 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 Regarding Cadets in 2019, I think the way that Cadets handled 2018 speaks volumes, however I have spoken to people more in the know than I am and Cadets still has a great deal to do, because as we know the allegations facing the former director are not the only challenges the corps is facing. That being said, it does seem as if there are capable people handling these things, and if in the midst of a huge storm last year the corps could place 7th, competitive success this year is not a bold prediction. I would think much depends on the following: Recruitment: Since every corps claims each year they have recruited the most talent in their history, this always is a remains to be seen category, but it's safe to assume Cadets still attracts top talent. Returning vets: I think when you have placed near the top, the temptation to move to a medaling corps is greater. This could be a challenge for Cavies, Cadets, BAC, and Crown. For me, one of the things I have associated with Cadets whether it was a strong year placement wise or not, whether it was a show I enjoyed (most years) or not (only a few), is a strong sense of confidence. Moving forward, this will be important. Cadets have been about tradition, and they are also about innovation, I hope we see both. Just as I would love to see their northeast neighbors wear red and black, maroon and gold would be nice. Since my predictions preseason are always wrong, I'll keep those thoughts to myself, but I think it should be a good year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkpjm16 159 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, 2000Cadet said: What's a muckety-muck? muck·et·y-muck /ˌməkədēˈmək/ noun INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN noun: muckamuck; plural noun: muckamucks; noun: mucky-muck; plural noun: mucky-mucks a person of great importance or self-importance. "a big Hollywood muckety-muck" Origin mid 19th century: from Chinook Jargon, shortening of high muck-a-muck. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njthundrrd 489 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 ONLINE AUCTION OPEN TODAY AND CLOSES THIS SUNDAY! FRIENDS... The Cadets and Youth Education in the Arts is sponsoring a wine tasting this weekend in NJ, but you don't have to be there ... or even understand what we do... to bid on a few cool items from our online auction. Check it out here... https://www.32auctions.com/YEAFest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2000Cadet 7,120 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Tim K said: Regarding Cadets in 2019, I think the way that Cadets handled 2018 speaks volumes, however I have spoken to people more in the know than I am and Cadets still has a great deal to do, because as we know the allegations facing the former director are not the only challenges the corps is facing. That being said, it does seem as if there are capable people handling these things, and if in the midst of a huge storm last year the corps could place 7th, competitive success this year is not a bold prediction. I would think much depends on the following: Recruitment: Since every corps claims each year they have recruited the most talent in their history, this always is a remains to be seen category, but it's safe to assume Cadets still attracts top talent. Returning vets: I think when you have placed near the top, the temptation to move to a medaling corps is greater. This could be a challenge for Cavies, Cadets, BAC, and Crown. For me, one of the things I have associated with Cadets whether it was a strong year placement wise or not, whether it was a show I enjoyed (most years) or not (only a few), is a strong sense of confidence. Moving forward, this will be important. Cadets have been about tradition, and they are also about innovation, I hope we see both. Just as I would love to see their northeast neighbors wear red and black, maroon and gold would be nice. Since my predictions preseason are always wrong, I'll keep those thoughts to myself, but I think it should be a good year. 7 Everyone knows someone "in the know." It's subjective at best, and conjecture at worst. Hopefully they'll overcome those challenges. I'll just wait until they take the field. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRASSO 12,982 Report post Posted April 9, 2019 7 hours ago, 2000Cadet said: What's a muckety-muck? 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
