MikeN Posted January 21 Posted January 21 On 1/19/2026 at 2:57 PM, craiga said: He told me that DCI panels typically judge the first shows based on last year's placement, and the judges would correct themselves over the next few weeks, which is the exactly what they did. I never forgot it. I'm amazed people think it still doesn't happen every single year. I thought it was plainly obvious. O_O Mike 3 Quote
Jeff Ream Posted January 21 Posted January 21 i predict conspiracy theories about 26 have been raging since finals night 2025 2 Quote
NewArpege Posted January 21 Posted January 21 24 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: i predict conspiracy theories about 26 have been raging since finals night 2025 The winners and rankings for years 26-30 were selected at the judges mixer at finals this year. TWKK 1 Quote
Jeff Ream Posted January 21 Posted January 21 29 minutes ago, NewArpege said: The winners and rankings for years 26-30 were selected at the judges mixer at finals this year. TWKK i heard til 29 only because the pattern of a name taking a year off every year could throw things off 1 1 Quote
greg_orangecounty Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I’m more than ready for a conspiracy to put Pacific Crest in Finals. 3 Quote
NewArpege Posted January 21 Posted January 21 24 minutes ago, greg_orangecounty said: I’m more than ready for a conspiracy to put Pacific Crest in Finals. Ditto. No conspiracy there. We all are ready for them to be in finals! 2 Quote
KVG_DC Posted January 21 Posted January 21 3 hours ago, greg_orangecounty said: I’m more than ready for a conspiracy to put Pacific Crest in Finals. Last year wasn't it for me. The Sins show seemed to do too much. The Frida show though was fantastic. Here's to hoping the design team delivers another like that or Everglow 1 Quote
greg_orangecounty Posted January 22 Posted January 22 2 hours ago, KVG_DC said: Last year wasn't it for me. The Sins show seemed to do too much. The Frida show though was fantastic. Here's to hoping the design team delivers another like that or Everglow I'm sorry to agree. 2025 was a bit of a step back from 2024 in terms of design. But there were other issues too that I hope are in the past. 2 Quote
NewArpege Posted January 22 Posted January 22 13 hours ago, KVG_DC said: Last year wasn't it for me. The Sins show seemed to do too much. The Frida show though was fantastic. Here's to hoping the design team delivers another like that or Everglow That Frida show was a standout. Would love to see more in that direction. 1 Quote
jwillis35 Posted January 22 Posted January 22 I'm not really good at predicting placements anymore. It's obviously a lot easier once I see the shows and get a read on what each corps is doing. Give me Bluecoats or Boston at this point. I think SCV, Blue Devils, Carolina and Phantom will be in the mix. I would love to see Cavaliers come out firing on all cylinders and crush it this summer. I'd also like to see Troopers knock-out a top 5 show. Imagine Troopers taking 5th at Finals. Crowd would love that. I am also very interested to see what direction Madison Scouts take. I have always loved me some Madison. Hope everyone is enjoying the new year to this point. 2 Quote
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