2016 Nationals

[littlejaw]

  On 11/12/2016 at 5:48 AM, crossblue82 said:

How would you know this placement info for Bowie for instance?

Is there something you can infer from semifinals draw?

Please explain...

Don't forget they are in the 22+ range, BUT hypothetically they could have the 12th best score in the competition. I don't think they beat every Thursday band, but They could beat a couple and really be at like 16.

[LKendrick]

The top 11 from each day are selected, but the top 22 in the semifinals order are the top 22 regardless of day. 

 

Correct me if I'm wrong someone. 

[Xenon]

You are correct, it is possible to be in the top 11 for your day and be outside of the top-22 block of semis and vice-versa.

[principalagent]

LKendrick is right. Bowie has a score from Friday that puts them between 23rd and 30th overall. I think they'll move up into the teens today at any rate.

 

CTJ's run sounded quite strong musically from the box. They've cleaned up a lot since BOA Austin visually as well. They're absolutely in tonight.

[bxOxAxUIL]

How's Leander's performance?

[principalagent]

  On 11/12/2016 at 5:43 PM, bxOxAxUIL said:

 

How's Leander's performance?

Prelims was stronger in my opinion, but they should have no problem winning 3A and getting in the top 6 in semis.

[bxOxAxUIL]

I hope Texas can bring home the gold! #TeamTexas!

[dylan123]

which Texas bands actually have a shot at a medal or the eagle?

[principalagent]

Leander is in the middle of the Eagle hunt right now.

 

Mason and Carmel aren't really selling their shows right now, which gives Johnson and Reagan a chance at a medal, too. I couldn't tell you who is leading between CTJ and Reagan at the moment - they were both strong yet had issues, too.

 

Cedar Park has a shot at the music caption tonight and might foil Leander's chance at a class sweep.

[dylan123]

  On 11/12/2016 at 7:28 PM, principalagent said:

Leander is in the middle of the Eagle hunt right now.

 

Mason and Carmel aren't really selling their shows right now, which gives Johnson and Reagan a chance at a medal, too. I couldn't tell you who is leading between CTJ and Reagan at the moment - they were both strong yet had issues, too.

 

Cedar Park has a shot at the music caption tonight and might foil Leander's chance at a class sweep.

do you think CP will make finals?

[principalagent]

Pending a performance at 3:30, I have 9 bands set for finals. I'm having a hard time deciding between Union, Cedar Park, Marian Catholic and Homestead (who is about to perform now) for the last three spots. I really, really want Cedar Park in, and I think their music performance will push them in.

[dylan123]

and what about Bowie?

[Xenon]

Cedar Park should be in with that incredible music performance.

 

Bowie is going to have a really hard time climbing out of a next-8 performance slot and the stigma that includes. But it has been done before, notably by Broken Arrow in the late 90's.

[natertater21000]

Wasn't able to watch on stream so could someone say what made Leander's performance weaker than pre lims? Was it timing issues or just less energy?

[bxOxAxUIL]

How is Tarpon Springs this year?

[peinewood]

I just watched tarpon. Gotta say, I wasn't as generally affected as I thought I would be

[Jellyfishes]

Tarpon Springs had a questionable music performance to me.

[jmartin1056]

  On 11/12/2016 at 8:29 PM, Jellyfishes said:

Tarpon Springs had a questionable music performance to me.

I think they have the potential to be top 3, but they do need to clean that music performance up. Avon and Leander have been the top 2 to me so far, but I'm just an average observer

[dylan123]

Tarpon did not live up to the hype IMO.

[Nny14]

Tarpon Springs is really good, but they're definitely a step down from how they were in 2014. They play runs like nobody else, but I thought Leander was better as a ensemble. There's also a good amount of visual dirt and individual technique is questionable. Again, I though Avon and Leander were better in this department. Effect wise the show has the same frantic mood throughout which fits the theme but could definitely benefit from some variety.

[dylan123]

i thought vista murrieta was pretty good/okay. show drug on a bit for me but the live stream certainly doesn't help bands out with effect so i have no idea how it was in the stadium.

[bxOxAxUIL]

How is James Bowie?

[peinewood]

I thought Bowie was fantastic. They may have a chance to squeeze into finals IMO

[Nny14]

They have one of the best (if not THE best) colorguard in Texas. I think they had the performance they needed, and I would have them in based on performance captions, I'm just not sure what the GE judges will think of it. Hope they get another chance.

[Xenon]

The rest of these next-8 bands aren't even in the same class of performance level as Bowie other than maybe Ayala. Really screams of Thursday inflation.