PurpleKnights Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Would you propose changing the pay scale for either II/III or division I? I would, at least to a degree... one of the issues for Div II/III recruitment is that for nearly the same cost (or even more) as the nearest Div I corps (not necessarily in the top 12 or even 16), they can only tour 2, 3, 4 states, whereas the Div I corps can tour the entire country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olledowerdna Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 They would be just like any other corps. Would compete on an even playing field. All depends on how many members they march. BDB is expecting to field the full 135 member corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 BDB is expecting to field the full 135 member corps. I take it BDB opened their doors to folks outside the bay area? If so, cool beans and rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_soon_to_be_famous_drummer Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'm all for a corps being treeated the same no matter the size. But when it comes to competeing then it does matter. A 60 member corps just can't make the same kind of impact a 135 member corps can. It's not a lack of talent, just a lack of sound and visual presence. If we're gonna change the competition at all we need to change the way div 2/3 finals week is done. The whole this is messed up. Prelims are fine, then it's the top 9 from each division, then it's the top 3 and then the next 6 highest scores. Thats messed up. 9 times out of ten a div 3 corps is not going to score higher than a div 2, unless they are in the top 3. I think it for finals (or whatever they want to call the last show) it should be the top 6 highest scores in EACH division. That way everyone is competing against their own division, not against each other. Better results and more chancees for the div 3's to make it to saturday. Speaking of that, i think div 2/3 should get friday night at the div 1 finals stadium for finals. that way they can get the rush of preforming under the lights. And they should stagger the preformances, div 3, div 2, div3, div 2. That way it's not stacked div 3 first and div 2 last. Don't get me wrong, I love all divisions. But some love needs to be shown for the little guys and give them their chance at preforming under the lights on the field of honor. Just my 2 cents, or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerFan04 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 And they should stagger the preformances, div 3, div 2, div3, div 2. That way it's not stacked div 3 first and div 2 last.Just my 2 cents, or 4. It changes every year. This year Div. III went first in prelims because Div. II went first in 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric24 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Revo, For two years fielded a full 76-78 DIVIII corps. Great talent in Texas but one thing I can't figure out was why have a full DivIII with 78 members, when they had the talent to add 25 more members and march DivII. Was it because they wanted to win another DIII title that bad? I like Revo put I didn't understand the logic. The only reason Revo didn't win DIII was because the corps that won, didn't have the numbers to maintain DII status but they did have excellent talent. So, Revo despite what I said earlier, won DIII in my book even up against DII talent. Matter of fact..............Revo beat them 2 or 3 times last summer. Good luck for 07 despite what division Revo picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtubadude Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Revo,For two years fielded a full 76-78 DIVIII corps. Great talent in Texas but one thing I can't figure out was why have a full DivIII with 78 members, when they had the talent to add 25 more members and march DivII. Was it because they wanted to win another DIII title that bad? I like Revo put I didn't understand the logic. The only reason Revo didn't win DIII was because the corps that won, didn't have the numbers to maintain DII status but they did have excellent talent. So, Revo despite what I said earlier, won DIII in my book even up against DII talent. Matter of fact..............Revo beat them 2 or 3 times last summer. Good luck for 07 despite what division Revo picks. Ok, with that "logic" I'll help you understand something. In 2005, they were coming back from a season of inactivity and just decided to go into D III since they were not sure about how the number of members would play out. In 2006, I'm sure the staff looked into how competitive they could be, and decided that with Academy, ECJ, Spartans and other D II corps in competition, Revolution may not have done well in D II, and therefor, stayed D III. I'm sure they weren't looking to only win against defending champions Raiders and ?6? time D III finalist Yamato. On top of all that, how much money would they save by only renting 2 buses for approx. 80 kids? My guess would be quite a bit, and to a D II/III corps, saving money is most likely a good thing. BTW, that comment about adding 25 more members, they wouldn't have needed to, they were above the 60 mark for D II status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric24 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Help me, I think D3 can go up to 79 members, anything over must go D2. Revo had a great year for 06 only losing in the finals to a top level D2 corps who Revo defeated numerous times over the summer. eric24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losAngeles Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 tour is an endurance challenge. finals is the last step of that race. any position held prior to that last step is wholly irrelevant. in future, face the loss straight up and make no excuses or rationalizations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex VK DM Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ... So, Revo despite what I said earlier, won DIII in my book ... The problem with your rational is the fact that a SMALLER corps beat you. Divisions are based on SIZE not talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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