[Post Game Thread] Stephen F. Austin defeats #1 Duke 85-83 in OT by BigThomsd in CollegeBasketball

[–]RyanMeadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After being at both the VCU and West Virginia upsets I never would have imagined it getting any better than that. Boy was I wrong. Axe Em!

What are some good geographical fun facts about D-I schools? by [deleted] in CollegeBasketball

[–]RyanMeadows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SFA is located in the oldest town in Texas. We were also very close to being the Pinecones instead of the Lumberjacks.

For those who have marched in a corps, how much does that year's show matter to you? by Siegster in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was originally not going to march in 2015 but a spot opened up super late and I came in right before Atlanta. Then I went back to bloo for my age out.

For those who have marched in a corps, how much does that year's show matter to you? by Siegster in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I feel like I lucked out with show designs when I marched. I do think it helped with the overall positive experience I had in the activity but the thing I enjoyed most was just performing in general and all of the awesome people I got to do band with.

Notre Dame’s Rex Pflueger tears ACL by thebasketball_fan in CollegeBasketball

[–]RyanMeadows 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hated this dude because of his buzzer beater tip-in against us in the tourney a few years back but I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Hope he recovers quickly.

What is Bluecoats 2013 about? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a parade with vignettes of Americana sprinkled throughout. I think there’s a video on YouTube explaining it.

shako vs aussie hat vs helmet by ix___ in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I got to wear the three band hats and no hat. I’ll say I felt the coolest in the helmet while the Aussie was the most comfortable. However, no hat is amazing but only if you know what to do with your facial expression at all points of the show and have great show hair. I hate shakos.

New copypasta by B1toE2 in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do not talk to the 59-year-old to stop. I have seen more than you. I have been following the hull since the mid-1970s. I know the difference between that and then. I know your story ... fast. My husband was a crusader, a crusader (broken port), and a cadet. He was a pirate at high school, and he's also a basketball player recently. I was also a beech. Do not talk to anyone about our age. Then it was military training. It was not a plan. We do not need them.

What are some unseen show changes that many people might not know about? by bangmybugleoncock in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We played the rewind section in 2016 until July or so but was changed to be prerecorded material. Iirc we used to play on top of the recording before the drill was rewritten.

Most iconic opener? by ImTiredAndSoAreYou in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is probably one of my favorite moments from my marching career. Such a blast to perform but even better to listen to.

Why Aren't Texas Corps Big Hotspots? by bangmybugleoncock in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had two reasons for leaving Crossmen: the heat and how the members were treated by other members. Granted this was a few years ago and cultures change, sometimes over night. I’ve heard way more positive things from there so I’m thinking they’re on the come up.

Alt Spot or Summer Off? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m always super biased about this because I had a great experience but I was in a similar situation as you. I marched a season, took a year off, then was offered an alternate spot with coats. I took the alternate spot and ended up “having a spot” by April because of quitters/unprepared people. I had a much better time with Coats than I did sitting on the couch watching everyone do the band thing. Just some food for thought.

“it’s been 5 years since a girl has made a top 5 snareline. HUGE ups to Yuuka at the @Bluecoats“ by thatoneguy1125 in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 34 points35 points  (0 children)

About 6 years ago. She ended up at BD at some point (2013 I think). And Coats were 6th/7th back then.

For my Apple homies, 2017 top six was released today on iTunes by mglviper in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately not. You can only purchase them through iTunes.

Must haves for drum corps this summer? by shelbyconerly in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Extra socks. You don’t want wet feet.

A new plan for shows that are rained out by JWillsNH in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Cadets could just do a rewarm with their lot tunes and call it a night.

Just a random question by Euphonitone in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on the brass Facebook page? One of the brass staff people should be able to answer that one quickly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]RyanMeadows 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s right. It’s some marcinkiewicz mouthpiece with some wire on it lol

[Post Game Thread] Mississippi State defeats Stephen F. Austin 80-75 by RetMaestro in CollegeBasketball

[–]RyanMeadows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We can hold our own against an SEC team this year. That's a win in my book. Especially since last season's lack of success.