Was this a drought year in terms of iconic shows and moments??
I kinda felt like this from last year but I especially feel it this year. After watching the 2024 season unfold compared to last year it just feels like in terms of the product being put out are not as special and exciting as they once were. Comparing this years shows to 2022 or 2021 leaves something to be desired in my opinion. All power to Hebron winning the work they put out is amazing, but in my opinion this years Hebron just doesn’t have the same excitement or impact like a 2021,2022, or 2019. Right now it feels some of the top bands are just trying to find out what gets them the best scores and stick with it. Which I mean that’s the way you wanna run your program 100% but I can’t lie I miss the sheer creativity and boundary pushing shows that some of these schools had. Like vandegrift, the criticism they receive for not being as exciting to watch as a Hebron or woodlands is warranted and understandable but even they used to make amazing and unforgettable moments on the field like 2022 was way better than 2023 and 24 in my opinion for vandy. I might just be blinded by nostalgia but I sure hope next year is a return to form of bands being themselves and embracing there creativity cause that’s when In my opinion an amazing season like a 2022,2021, 2019, and even 2023.