dmfootworks Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 -- Madison not being allowed to go on last as defending champ (and thus not appear on the live telecast), breaking a long tradition What was the reason for that? Madison was seventh at semis, Cadets fifth. The top 5 appeared in the live telecast at that time (starting the following year it became Top 6), and the defending champ always went on last. But the defending champ had always been in the top five placements at semis until this particular year. The story is that Cadets (and that means you-know-who) made the case that Madison performing last would bump Cadets off of TV. There was a meeting of involved directors and they sided with Cadets. This is the story as I recall it. As a Scouts fan it was disappointing, and many were angered by the last-minute way in which it was done. On the other hand, Cadets did have a great show and and it was great to see them on TV for that reason. But for those who were still high off of Madison's championship performance the year before it was a real downer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Schmitt Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 99. the show seemed like a good idea. I guess I should have known something was up when I was the only upper lead at more than one camp. The "sticks," the bus company we had in the beginning, 54 horns, where'd the guard go, etc. On the plus side: It let us know that we were not invincible. I remember listening to semifinals scores in 98 and saying, "it's pretty close, i hope we make finals." a contra player (whose name i cannot remember) said, "of course we'll make finals. we're the bluecoats." That was an idea that had to go. I really think if 99 never happened, the bluecoats would be hovering between 9th and 12th right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisTS Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 99. the show seemed like a good idea. I guess I should have known something was up when I was the only upper lead at more than one camp. The "sticks," the bus company we had in the beginning, 54 horns, where'd the guard go, etc. On the plus side: It let us know that we were not invincible. I remember listening to semifinals scores in 98 and saying, "it's pretty close, i hope we make finals." a contra player (whose name i cannot remember) said, "of course we'll make finals. we're the bluecoats." That was an idea that had to go. I really think if 99 never happened, the bluecoats would be hovering between 9th and 12th right now. I kind of felt the same way about us (Glassmen) after 2003. Had that not happened, '04 (my age-out year) would not have gone as well. While we only moved up a couple of places, a lot of little things were righted. Just in terms of fun I had doing it, I'd rank 2004 up there with my year in 2001-- things clicked a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumlaw80 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 1985 Crossmen. I was generally embarrassed for all of North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 1990 WOW there were some flat shows from the top to the bottom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd_Star_Brigade Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 1990 WOW there were some flat shows from the top to the bottom! 1990 was an innovative season. Star of Indiana had emerged as one of the most artistic corps of the time and a major threat to the Champion-caliber corps. They had one of the best brass sections that they ever had. The Blue Devils had a great brass sound and were VERY EXPERIMENTAL with "Tommy". The show was out there but it was nicely assembled musically. Overall 1990 helped to generate and pioneer new ideas that would bring corps from the 80s into the new millenium of Drum Corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 1990 was an innovative season.Star of Indiana had emerged as one of the most artistic corps of the time and a major threat to the Champion-caliber corps. They had one of the best brass sections that they ever had. The Blue Devils had a great brass sound and were VERY EXPERIMENTAL with "Tommy". The show was out there but it was nicely assembled musically. Overall 1990 helped to generate and pioneer new ideas that would bring corps from the 80s into the new millenium of Drum Corps. and those two had some sad guard shows............. Star's guard MADE ME CRY........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cop Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 1990 was an innovative season.Star of Indiana had emerged as one of the most artistic corps of the time and a major threat to the Champion-caliber corps. They had one of the best brass sections that they ever had. The Blue Devils had a great brass sound and were VERY EXPERIMENTAL with "Tommy". The show was out there but it was nicely assembled musically. Overall 1990 helped to generate and pioneer new ideas that would bring corps from the 80s into the new millenium of Drum Corps. and those two had some sad guard shows............. Star's guard MADE ME CRY........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcorps4ever Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Blue Stars not making Finals in 1980 Bridgemen in 1977 getting DQ'd Scouts in 2002 Muchachos in 1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mello Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I cried every season, but 2003 was the worst when it came to tears. Problems at home seeped in along with some disappointing aspects of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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