Kudos to the SMU band

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

This is going to delve way WAY further than people on a football board would want into band dorkdum, but since the thread is started, here goes.

While the band sounds great from the stands, and the playing of Peruna continues to fire up the crowd, I think the band has been going downhill the last few years in their on-field performances. The reasons: no more high-stepping (except for the Diamond M, which is a low high-step at best), low uniformity in horn position, and GOOD GOLLY, almost everyone holding pieces of MUSIC on the field.

~It seems like the current director has gradually done away with the traditional high-stepping in spats that made the band unique for decades, in favor of the glide-step. Not sure why. It's boring.

~If they watch tape of their weekly performances (which I hope they still do), you see bells facing almost to the ground all over the place, every game.

~Major pet peeve, anyone in a college marching band can memorize three songs in the span of one week. No frickin paper music should be brought onto the field! If you noticed, not one of Tulsa's band members had music out there. Our guys/gals look sloppy.

I continue to appreciate the dedication of the Hub of SMU Spirit, and know it's a big time commitment with very little reward. As a member of the band in the post-death penalty years ('88-'92), I can honestly say this is just some thought-out criticism with hopes of getting back to the old-school traditions.

Hubba!

I'm right there with you. The lack of high step in the drills is just disappointing. For someone who came in touting his Mustang Band pedigree, the Director has essentially slapped tradition in the face. I guess he's still stuck in HS Band Director mode.

[White Helmet]

And who is surprised by his route? Every year he has been there he has gone more and more High School.

[SMUPhil]

Who cares? Alma Maters are wa-a-a-a-y over played. Once, at the beginning of the game, is plenty.

Well at the end of the game, it's cool because it's for the team (they aren't out on the field for the pregame one) and they are over with the students, the band, and the spirit squads. I always that it was kind of a special little gathering of all the student participants of the game, and I hope they keep that up.

[couch 'em]

I don't recall seeing any candystripe uniform parts this year so far. Have those been retired for good?

Bump for curiosity

[CalallenStang]

I don't recall seeing any candystripe uniform parts this year so far. Have those been retired for good?

Bump for curiosity

Not issued this year, not necessarily retired for good though.

[SmooBoy]

I don't recall seeing any candystripe uniform parts this year so far. Have those been retired for good?

Bump for curiosity

Not sure, but I wear mine to the office each Friday before home games, with spats and shorts.

[smu diamond m]

The candy stripe uniform parts look like [deleted]. They fit like [deleted]. I want to see 'stripes too, but I'd rather them look halfway decent at least.

[Bergermeister]

As I recall, the last time I saw them they looked like they were purchased in the bargain basement at S.S. Kresge. But, you're right, they look sharp when they are of better quality and made to FIT. (or at least close)

[couch 'em]

The candy stripe uniform parts look like [deleted]. They fit like [deleted]. I want to see 'stripes too, but I'd rather them look halfway decent at least.

What, you weren't into cranberry & eggshell made so thin you could see through the coat?

[RGV Pony]

And who is surprised by his route? Every year he has been there he has gone more and more High School.

thought everyone liked Hopkins

[smupony94]

Need 1 or 2 high school bands a week to join ours.

[White Helmet]

And who is surprised by his route? Every year he has been there he has gone more and more High School.

thought everyone liked Hopkins

You must talk to different people than me, but hey what do I know

[RGV Pony]

And who is surprised by his route? Every year he has been there he has gone more and more High School.

thought everyone liked Hopkins

You must talk to different people than me, but hey what do I know

nope. I'm a curmudgeon.

I agree with smupony94. Bring the Allen band down. Or half of em.

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

thought everyone liked Hopkins

Thanks for the laugh. It made my day.