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My answer to your question for why Haltom was the one people were asking about.

 

  On 10/23/2018 at 2:23 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

they weren't sure if all of these people putting Haltom first was because of bias and hype or if they actually have improved that much (a valid question considering the season they have when compared to the accomplishments of their competitors)

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  On 10/23/2018 at 2:37 PM, LostChoirGuy said:

My answer to your question for why Haltom was the one people were asking about.

 

 

There's hype for other bands in the same situation or near to it, though. It's happened for years on here. I don't see why it suddenly matters now. lol People get excited. It's part of the season. Let people put whatever school they want first. None of us are judges. It's all in good fun until someone grumbles.

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❤️❤️❤️ to all I've encountered today on here. This fandom is truly amazing. Built by students (the most important group, imo), parents, and alumni. The passion for this sport...yes, it is a sport and the hardest one, too!...is palpable. This season has been THE most challenging one I've ever seen. Much love to all those who've had contests or finals cancelled, rehearsals cancelled or moved inside, change, change, and rearrange. You are all champions in my book! While my passion is evident, I never meant for hurt feelings or anger to arise. I was curious and tired and replied. Clearly, I should've kept my thoughts to myself, like I usually do on here. But, in the end, all that really matters to me are the kids and that THEY have the time of their lives doing something unique in this football- saturated Texas of ours...You go and do, band geniuses! We're all watching and cheering you on!! ❤️

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"Why just Haltom?"

 

I answered you're question, too.

 

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If someone is going to come in here and say Haltom will finish 1st in area, above Keller, above Bell, above Prosper, above, Waxahachie, above, Duncanville, above Coppell (all State finalists in the last 2 years) after two 5th place results, there will most certainly be a discussion about it.

 

IMO, Keller is the standard in Area B.   I'm sure there are Prosper fans here....I've seen Proper hype (I've hyped them, too) but none have said they would finish ahead of Keller.  Timber Creek won a BOA event....I haven't seen anyone from TC say they would finish ahead of Keller.  As I've stated earlier, Richland beat Haltom a few weeks ago in Mansfield....no one has said they would beat Keller.  In fact, I don't know of any predictions saying they would even advance. 

 

On a discussion board, you need to have more than just hype to justify why you think your band is better than them....if not, you'll be called out.

 

My suggestion to you would be to start a "Hype Your Band" thread....no criticism or discussion allowed, just hype. 

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  On 10/23/2018 at 2:51 PM, TXMarchingMadness87654 said:

❤️❤️❤️ to all I've encountered today on here. This fandom is truly amazing. Built by students (the most important group, imo), parents, and alumni. The passion for this sport...yes, it is a sport and the hardest one, too!...is palpable. This season has been THE most challenging one I've ever seen. Much love to all those who've had contests or finals cancelled, rehearsals cancelled or moved inside, change, change, and rearrange. You are all champions in my book! While my passion is evident, I never meant for hurt feelings or anger to arise. I was curious and tired and replied. Clearly, I should've kept my thoughts to myself, like I usually do on here. But, in the end, all that really matters to me are the kids and that THEY have the time of their lives doing something unique in this football- saturated Texas of ours...You go and do, band geniuses! We're all watching and cheering you on!! ❤️

Is your profile pic Bucky Barnes

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  On 10/23/2018 at 2:42 PM, TXMarchingMadness87654 said:

There's hype for other bands in the same situation or near to it, though. It's happened for years on here. I don't see why it suddenly matters now. lol People get excited. It's part of the season. Let people put whatever school they want first. None of us are judges. It's all in good fun until someone grumbles. Anyway, I've said my piece and in the end, I was only questioning one person and they had plenty others come out of the woodwork to defend their comment vs just me, so...I think it's all good. No hard feelings, I hope. Marching band fandom is passionate! That's awesome!

It seems you missed a lot of what happened earlier in this thread as well. The majority of the first 5 or so pages of the thread were taken over by a lot of Haltom hype from a couple accounts. I think people are just a little bit tired of constantly hearing about Haltom, as it really started to drown out the discussion before I, and many others, asked people to calm down a bit. There's nothing wrong with being excited about a band you support, but to constantly hype them as the best in the area, and then become very defensive when people question you is a bit immature in my opinion.

 

And for the record, I have never seen a band on this forum receive close to the amount of hype as Haltom has this year. Again, I mean no disrespect at all, just trying to add my two cents.

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  On 10/23/2018 at 2:51 PM, TXMarchingMadness87654 said:

❤️❤️❤️ to all I've encountered today on here. This fandom is truly amazing. Built by students (the most important group, imo), parents, and alumni. The passion for this sport...yes, it is a sport and the hardest one, too!...is palpable. This season has been THE most challenging one I've ever seen. Much love to all those who've had contests or finals cancelled, rehearsals cancelled or moved inside, change, change, and rearrange. You are all champions in my book! While my passion is evident, I never meant for hurt feelings or anger to arise. I was curious and tired and replied. Clearly, I should've kept my thoughts to myself, like I usually do on here. But, in the end, all that really matters to me are the kids and that THEY have the time of their lives doing something unique in this football- saturated Texas of ours...You go and do, band geniuses! We're all watching and cheering you on!! ❤️

 

I saw a bumper sticker that said "You can't scare me, I have daughters"....it takes a lot more than a hearty marching band discussion to get me riled up. 

 

The best thing we can all do it show up on Saturday and support each band.  These kids deserve it.

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  On 10/23/2018 at 3:10 PM, Mattharloffsson said:

Any thoughts on Timber Creek?

 

They've had an amazing year...a ton of improvement.  To me, they basically came out of nowhere...to those closer to the program, their success probably wasn't as much of a surprise.

 

They should be an Area finalist but beyond that?  Man.......who knows? 

 

Area B results = ice cream headache

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  On 10/23/2018 at 3:30 PM, Crown2018 said:

Keller beat TC in Dallas though so why would people put them ahead

 

 

  On 10/23/2018 at 2:54 PM, Band_dad_of_2 said:

As I've stated earlier, Richland beat Haltom a few weeks ago in Mansfield.... 

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  On 10/23/2018 at 3:18 PM, Band_dad_of_2 said:

They've had an amazing year...a ton of improvement. To me, they basically came out of nowhere...to those closer to the program, their success probably wasn't as much of a surprise.

 

 

They should be an Area finalist but beyond that? Man.......who knows?

 

Area B results = ice cream headache

They will be an area finalist
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  On 10/23/2018 at 3:43 PM, bancl said:

Area B Schedule:

 

https://tinyurl.com/yb6h2uj6

 

Half (or more) of the finalists could be in the second block !  

 

 

The last block is pretty good too, but yeah, that second block is definitely one to there for, just not sure 

I can get there by 10 am to see that block of bands :(       

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  On 10/23/2018 at 1:58 PM, PESHMom said:

Well I guess the one true thing about the bands in the Area B contest is that nothing is in Black and White. And although

our opinions of the bands might be Polar Opposites,  we will all agree the all the bands and their kids are great and it will

be one heck of a competition.  :)        

 

I personally think there should be more Polarity in the comments.   :lol:

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  On 10/23/2018 at 5:00 PM, LeanderMomma said:

 

  On 10/23/2018 at 1:58 PM, PESHMom said:

Well I guess the one true thing about the bands in the Area B contest is that nothing is in Black and White. And although

our opinions of the bands might be Polar Opposites,  we will all agree the all the bands and their kids are great and it will

be one heck of a competition.  :)        

 

I personally think there should be more Polarity in the comments.   :lol:

 

I bet you never thought you would have that opportunity, did you? Made my Synapse fire....

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  On 10/23/2018 at 2:33 PM, TXMarchingMadness87654 said:

Again, *sigh* why just Haltom? No one has answered that, yet. LOL There's loads of hype. Anyway, we could go round and round and I'm done. I am thoroughly excited about ALL the bands in every competition and am wishing those talented kids the VERY best!!! May the weather be ever in your favor from now til the end of the season!! (Rain is the real enemy here, amiright? )

 

Now they're (Haltom) gonna come out and KICK BUTT!   :D  

 

Woo hoo, let's go Area B!!  I kinda wish I was gonna be there instead of Area H on Saturday!  Ok....just kinda.  But yeah, I wish I could see this particular contest because it sounds like a doozy!

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  On 10/23/2018 at 5:00 PM, LeanderMomma said:

 

  On 10/23/2018 at 1:58 PM, PESHMom said:

Well I guess the one true thing about the bands in the Area B contest is that nothing is in Black and White. And although

our opinions of the bands might be Polar Opposites,  we will all agree the all the bands and their kids are great and it will

be one heck of a competition.  :)        

 

I personally think there should be more Polarity in the comments.   :lol:

 

 

LOL,  I was waiting for someone to see the little pun in my post!     And you came back with an excellent response! 

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