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Could you also tell us who wins the Super Bowl? Considering you apparently know the future.

Yup. Electronic failure caused us to start too early and receive the penalty in 2015 that cost us the regional. It's frustrating as a performer to be heavily affected by something you have no control of.

Everyone does NOT have that ability. Top of the line equipment is expensive and adds even more advantage to affluent groups. I know it's a reality of the world some schools have more money than others, but we shouldn't let wealth dictate something for bands that isn't even necessary in the first place. If you want to play loud, learn how to play loud.

Hopefully not, I thought it was kind of tacky. Every band has sponsors, but they shouldn't be advertised on the field. It wasn't a really big deal but I don't want it to get to the point where bands look like Nascar drivers.

Would you mind elaborating? What is "that" type of marching band?

You're right, the lost it part was rude of me and I apologize. It's hard for me to not have expectations from when I went there. On a more positive note I know this will motivate them to improve rather than stagnate like previous seasons. Can't wait for area.

They completely deserved it. I'm not sure what they're doing there anymore, but they've definitely lost it.

It's clear now so I wouldn't go far. I think they're just waiting on the field to dry.

Rain and lightning. They've evacuated the stands. Not looking good.

Now it says 80% chance precip for Saturday

Probably DFW area kids who mainly know the local schools.

That's a good point.

I guess it's different strokes for different folks. I never cared much about the size of the audience when I performed. Knowing my mom was watching me and that I was performing with my friends was all I needed. Besides I'd rather have 10 people watching who would actually want to watch than 100 people who were being forced out of courtesy to watch.

It's almost like they're there to support their own kids.

This is all pretty useless conjecture considering the two won't be competing against each other this year. Less than a week before Johnson will compete with bands on the same level so we'll see then.

Yes, that is today's date.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize football players are unable to play without the band there. If it's such an important "school activity" for the band to be there, then maybe almost all of the stands shouldn't be allowed to bail during halftime when the band performs.

Exactly. Wishing great showings for both. I can't wait to see what everyone puts on.

And the year prior to that Round Rock was in SA and State Finals while Cedar Ridge wasn't. A lot can change in a year.

Ok. Almost all the bands at San Antonio are from Texas so it's even less diverse than nationals. Maybe if more Southern groups come to SA then this could be considered.

Because then it's not a national title.

Well this time it's not by chance.

Agreed. Leander's in particular was unintelligible to me. It will be fun to see everyone live.

I already have. You're really underestimating how much a group can improve. Not saying it's easy to make SA finals but we shouldn't judge harshly before the first contest has even begun.