phan1738 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Sharing my perspective from 4th row on 35 yard line. BK was way better all around then they were on flo last night. Troopers were noticeably sloppy (visually). They had a speaker right in front of me and the synths were drowning out the pit a lot of the time. Could also hear a lot of individual payers mic’d. Probably all because I was right behind the speaker. Still one of my favorite shows of the season. Blue Stars was pretty good. Their guard stuck out to me as being pretty dang good. (Not an guard expert and I don’t normally watch them so it’s a big compliment) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommynev Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, MelloNell said: Love how Flo makes sure that you don’t miss an opportunity to watch commercials when you log on. Why would I want to watch the Troopers opening when I can be enticed to buy Burger King. I’m sure it will play again. Just switch between hi cam and multi and you won't have to watch the initial ads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Socal Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 The fife and drum guys were really good. I'm sure George Washington appreciated the back sticking back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbass598 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Zeke said: Jeff Prosperie apart of this group? 16 minutes ago, 27Socal said: Is Properie the snare on the right? I wish he was back judging. Could always count on him to be fair. When does his son age out? 8 minutes ago, ykw said: I didn't think Prosperie is judging since his son marches Regiment 8 minutes ago, kdaddy said: I believe he retired from the service. Jeff Prosperie is a HellCat from West Point. This Old Guard is a different Army band. Jeff Brooks, last night's percussion judge, was and maybe still is a member. Also, not to be confused with Bluecoats percussion arranger Tom Rarick who was a member of the Air Force Ceremonial Brass but I believe he has since retired from the military. Edited August 11, 2023 by gbass598 additional info. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkbass98 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, ContraFart said: If Blue Knights make it, then I am super happy for them. They have a great mature sound and really taken their show to the next level. I will always be a proud Bones alum, finals or not. Likewise 100% the other direction. Didn't expect that from Bones - well, either of them since I wasn't hot on BK early in the season either - but definitely didn't see Bones coming on like that. Loved their musical production and that's a show I can watch on repeat for a long time to come. Thought XMen drums were hot tonight. Either way, whoever makes it earned it because both brought their A Game. Good enough for me. Edited August 11, 2023 by bkbass98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHornGA Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 So, I've been embracing my inner geek and crunching some numbers. Dating back to 1990 I was curious about the highest average score among the top 6 finalists, the top 4 finalists, and lastly the narrowest margin between 1 and 4. Here's what I found... Highest Average Score: Top 6 Finalists 2019 - 96.60 Blue Devils Ghostlight 98.325 Bluecoats The Bluecoats 98.238 SCV Vox Eversio 96.6 Crown Beneath the Surface 96.563 Cavaliers The Wrong Side of the Tracks 95.4 Boston Goliath 94.488 Highest Average Score: Top 4 Finalists 2008 - 97.59 Phantom Spartacus 98.125 Blue Devils Constantly Risking Absurdity 98.1 Cavaliers Samurai 97.325 Crown Finis 96.8 Narrowest Margin Between 1st and 4th Place 2008 - 1.33 Phantom Spartacus 98.125 Blue Devils Constantly Risking Absurdity 98.1 Cavaliers Samurai 97.325 Crown Finis 96.8 Where we are as of last night in 2023 Top 6 Average - 95.78 Top 4 Average - 96.91 Margin Between 1st and 4th Place - 1.388 Blue Devils The Cut Outs 97.688 Crown The Round Table 96.975 Bluecoats Garden of Love 96.688 Boston White Whale 96.3 Cadets Atlas Rising 93.688 Mandarins Sinnerman 93.363 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasgre2000 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Has BD ever come into Championship weekend undefeated and lost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Guns Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 minute ago, jasgre2000 said: Has BD ever come into Championship weekend undefeated and lost? 1988 maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Thunder Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yes....I was just going to say 1988 Blue Devils won everything prior to DCI Championship weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, jasgre2000 said: Has BD ever come into Championship weekend undefeated and lost? Now you're just making me mad. 🤣 One of my all-time favorite shows was the 1988 Blue Devils. Gray unis and shoes, Happy Days are Here again, etc. What a horn show they had! Undereated that season until the weekend of finals. World Champions in any small stadium IMO. However the finals were held in a large venue and those gray unis just disappeared into the background, along with their undefeated season. Third place. Vanguard had the first of two Phantom of the Opera shows, and the Madison Scouts rise from 6th the year before to 1st in finals with the Malaguena closer is the stuff legends are made of. Edited August 11, 2023 by wvu80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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