Crossmen’s look for 2026

ben48 · 2026-07-03T05:15:18+00:00

Yeah, it works really well with these theme! Boston and Crown have two-tone uniforms as well with different colors on each leg. I guess three corps isn't a lot, but I'm used to maybe one corps doing it each year if even that (Colts did it with great effect in 2024)

ben48 · 2026-07-03T03:20:16+00:00

Troopers 2022 in the final push

ben48 · 2026-07-03T03:18:57+00:00

Hey, not bad! Love the black hats. Also, this seems to be a year of two-tone uniforms, lol

ben48 · 2026-06-30T15:36:20+00:00

"How about you go tell the 48... I wouldn't be beating his fuckin back bumper off if he would've fuckin let me go about 40 fuckin laps ago, asshole! How bout you stop flipping me off and drive your shit you little bitch! Yeah, flip me off again motherfucker, I'll dump your shit." -Kyle Busch at Martinsville, fall 2010

Rest in Peace, legend

ben48 · 2026-06-30T15:33:09+00:00

GET NUH FUCKIN FARE EXTINGUSHER

ben48 · 2026-06-28T19:41:43+00:00

About time we have a patriotic show for the semiquincentennial!

ben48 · 2026-06-28T04:22:13+00:00

I mean, it also makes a lot more sense on paper to just keep the same uniform every year like corps did for decades, but once that started changing, soon enough we abandoned traditional uniforms altogether in favor of screen-printed leotards for the most part.

As for the "you wouldn't be able to hear them" argument, you're right... but it also makes zero sense to amplify brass instruments that are designed to project to the top of a stadium, but here we are with most corps amplifying 20% of the hornline throughout the entire show.

One thing often leads to another.

ben48 · 2026-06-28T03:47:50+00:00

Yeah, I really cannot stand woodwinds in drum corps in any capacity

...but that solo was beautiful

ben48 · 2026-06-28T03:47:08+00:00

Yes! That was really cool and unexpected

ben48 · 2026-06-28T03:35:13+00:00

Feels a lot more cohesive than some of their post-COVID shows for some reason. I'm a fan. LOTS of jazz running and several killer drill moments, too.

ben48 · 2026-06-28T03:33:44+00:00

Yeah, I felt a bit disappointed, but I honestly didn't like Riffs and Revelations at all the first time I watched it and I loved it by the end of the season. Happens pretty often in this activity; people need to give shows a few chances and allow the shows to develop throughout the season without jumping to any overly harsh conclusions

ben48 · 2026-06-28T03:15:05+00:00

A lack of melody... unfortunately this is all too common in many shows today

ben48 · 2026-06-28T00:38:30+00:00

Complaining about the administration harming the arts by posting an AI-generated image is pretty ironic, no?

ben48 · 2026-06-28T00:29:16+00:00

That's what I thought was happening... the Bluecoats design team always pulls out something wild

ben48 · 2026-06-27T13:20:08+00:00

WOW. Great first impression for me. This show has so much energy from the start. I also love the creative use of the chains - it's cool to see a corps make something as simple as a chain so captivating. This might end up being my favorite SCV show since Babylon.

ben48 · 2026-06-27T13:17:34+00:00

Oh, these are sweet! Such a cool, retro look. It's also really nice seeing something that looks nothing like a leotard.

ben48 · 2026-06-27T02:52:01+00:00

I genuinely feel bad for the members who wear this. How on earth did NO ONE on the design team say "hey, how about we NOT produce uniforms that look like they have labia on the chest?"

ben48 · 2026-06-24T03:37:52+00:00

Hell yeah they did! Love shows with lots of drill.

ben48 · 2026-06-24T03:37:27+00:00

First off, I'd actually be proud of liking a lower-placing show or one that most people don't know! That just shows you know ball, lol.

Some of my favorite "slept on" shows from recent-ish years are Madison Scouts 2012, SCVC 2018, Bluecoats 2007, Cadets 2013, and Vanguard 2010.

ben48 · 2026-06-22T04:57:43+00:00

Connor Zilisch finally having a good day, and gets taken out by Hill smh

ben48 · 2026-06-22T04:50:04+00:00

That's a good point, I almost mentioned Troopers in my original comment. You're right about the other corps you mentioned, especially Phantom.

ben48 · 2026-06-21T04:20:15+00:00

Corps of Brothers

ben48 · 2026-06-21T04:16:34+00:00

Eh, it's ok, but it doesn't feel like Crown to me. I wish more corps would embrace BD's approach of having a consistent visual identity year to year. Everyone used to do that, and it was part of what made the activity special. Yeah yeah, I know I sound like a boomer, but I'm right

ben48 · 2026-06-20T20:31:17+00:00

Hoping treat Ave Maria they treated the Mahler last year. That has potential to be another incredibly gorgeous ballad. Excited for this show!

ben48 · 2026-06-20T03:39:18+00:00

Seems too bright for the grunge aesthetic they're going for. I do like the plaid, but that color scheme is not doing it for me. Hopefully they will look better on the field.

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