Bethune Cookman Halftime - Florida Classic Game 2021

Bethune Cookman University "Marching Wildcats" Marching Band BCU
Orlando, FL
November 20, 2021
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[@williewamble4226]

Wild Cats, as the uncle to two B.C.U. grads. I want to thank you for the class in which your university has exhibited every year that I have attend the Classic. As a Graduate of Florida A.& M. University I honor the dedication and hard work involved in putting on a 15 minute show. Yes we all want the best and the bragging rights that follow. In many cases we ask for more than we give. As a people, we are not contributing to our own institutions as well as we can, if at all. I am saying this for the benefit of both Universities. "We can do better". People, I had a great time and I look forward to next year. I won't have one bad thing to say about the bands nor universities. Job well done by both !

[@wandaholloway383]

What a great show!

[@Lregofins34]

I feel so bad for the students. They need new directors and song writers bad!!

[@duanerichardson5715]

yes even first performance in houston tx things went down hill this season. Shame they sound good and have the numbers

[@cookingwithrachelp8887]

Rattlesnakes been playing the same book since I was in Elementary school and I'm almost 40 🤔

[@xbox_vault2.099]

@@cookingwithrachelp8887 nahhh you Must be talking about BCWHO we change our music everyear

[@reggiewilkes9082]

Somebody lied... 😂

[@shatarchagunder2363]

Family right along us..... Cookman .... Plays the same thing every year...No different then us

[@jenniferlovett6891]

I love it! I’m so proud to be a Wildcat God Bless BCU🐯❤️🤞🏾🙏

[@TheTeamIsSHaRP]

People are complaining about FAMU and BCU because they are different in the SWAC. You want them to be like everyone else or be different. I like that FAMU and BCU are different from the rest of the SWAC. Those band need variety. They all sound the same to me.

[@dwaynesmith8029]

We run the SWAC our first season in. Band and football team 🐍

[@TheTeamIsSHaRP]

@@dwaynesmith8029 I wouldn't completely say that. I had some objections with FAMU's season band wise.

[@Chozen13]

And do the same show criss-crossing X's and O's. SU.JSU ASU

[@aurazz1524]

I was at that game in person

[@Ray68Dex]

14k's mixture of the old and the new this season is duely noted. Great vibe this season. Tweet n Darria left a great Legacy no doubt.

[@dembalmer3928]

I wish they would incorporate more technique in their features as well as ending their feature differently. They started out great in Houston!

[@Ray68Dex]

@@dembalmer3928 Were we watching the same feature? I saw Technique all thru the routine and the ending looked great to me.

[@rhondareaves2701]

These are students and they practice very hard to give us a good show. Why would anyone put any negative comments on here. You didn’t enjoy yourself this year for the Classic that’s your fault. That mean you a poor individual. You don’t know how to have fun. Keep that negative vibes to yourself please and give these students some props for they hard work.

[@wildcat77]

Rhonda, this band has really set a standard and a very high bar. It’s an expectation to get the very best from the Marching Wildcats and I’m sure they did the best with what they’re working with. Also, many people do not know that Dr. Bethune’s statue will be the first Black person to be featured in the US Congress Statuary Hall and that formation was a nod to that… so it impacted the significance of the show because they didn’t know about that piece of history.

[@MrOu83]

Rhonda - Behold, the queen has spoken.

[@AsaGayle]

I love the rivalries between our schools and what not and shit talking is part of the fun but this was bad to the point that I can't do that and feel ok about it. The kids on the field aren't the problem from what I'm seeing because they still sound great. It seems like something else is up and I genuinely hope that it gets dealt with and you guys get back in top shape again :(

[@wildcat77]

What’s going on has nothing to do with the band; there are others circumstances that directly impact them.

[@AsaGayle]

@@wildcat77 I hope those issues get resolved. Sucks to see it affecting the program in any way

[@wildcat77]

@@AsaGayle 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jaymike3324]

Lol nothing is going on it’s just what boss wants the boss gets

[@xXPerryHotterXx]

Very dry / uninspiring show. The Mary tribute was nice, but something like that should have been put in the beginning of the show. Concert number was the best part of this show. FAMU has completely retaken the throne; football and band. I gotta give props when due. Damn shame we have stagnated so much...

[@xbox_vault2.099]

The concert number was the same song Famu did in 2019 Famu still did it better tho🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jymarkolacey4914]

We did that in 2k10…

[@ZBusC]

@@xbox_vault2.099 Bethune Cookman Copycats

[@indialove9006]

Their formation is straight when they make the BCU unlike the cricket 100 and their music is on point, great order. Go WILDCATS!!!!

[@rogerbear5455]

I love BCU, however the show was a bore , they sound great . I’m glad they came to the swac…Famu’s show took the W

[@b.millsj2401]

Nice job Marching Wildcats, you always sound good, in my opinion when it comes to the Florida Classic you (Marching Wildcats) are just simply missing that "it factor" I enjoy being entertained by both the Marching Wildcats and Marching 100✊🏾

[@clanzerriabrown4141]

Thank FAMU & BCU for your spectacular performances and Showmanship. Quality articulate musical skill sets from both schools. It is special.

[@Mrfamuboy]

That tribute was very disturbing. I don't think Mother Mary would approve of that all jokes aside.

[@xbox_vault2.099]

Very the way she was talking I was feeling itchy and weirded out I had to turn off the tv immediately😒😬

[@dembalmer3928]

Yeah that was something that should’ve been done for homecoming with alumni, they would’ve appreciated more there!

[@genesiscoburn4647]

This tribute was in honor of her statue being the first black person/ woman in DC at the museum this coming December. The man who made this tribute died from covid before it could be shown a few months back. This was in honor of him and Mary! your very ignorant to say it was disturbing classic is not always about back in forth between the bands Wells could careless.

[@Sleepygaming934]

@@genesiscoburn4647 It was bad and very cringe sorry not sorry. I agree maybe it was more for homecoming and I get what they were trying to do, but it backfired and didn’t go right.

[@xbox_vault2.099]

@@Sleepygaming934 right liek this is Florida Classic halftime is where you trash talk all of that other stuff leave it at homecoming

[@dalionkeyng3476]

I'm getting sleepy😴...(yawns)🥱

[@sportz6721]

Ayo this is a joke right like they are definitely not better than FAMU JSU or SU anymore

[@th3livinglegend]

What happened to Horatio?

[@damien8581]

I don't understand what everyone is complaining about not everyone is going to be super crock or over the top like SU or Jackson State. I'm just using them as examples. They did and sounded good. Props to the men/woman for putting in work and not in the streets somewhere .

[@Sunflowergoddess994]

They don't hear YOU...🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@kirkseyava]

Oh blah blah blah blah blah lol. BCU been doing that same old mess every year. Nothing new, no excitement, nothing to look forward to

[@teebrooks8832]

Lol JSU was weak this year and only thing SU does is play loud. SU been doing the same field show for over 30yrs not a good example to use. However Cookman show was dry this year from start to finish.

[@fountainmedia4683]

@@teebrooks8832 SU and JSU the top 2 HBCU band programs period! SU always change up their field shows. The 3 video links attached below of SU field shows from 2021 proves that fact. Also, JSU was not weak this year, so you can keep that other lie as well. The SWAC is where all the entertainment is at, when it comes to HBCU marching bands! We play popular music period! BCU has an awesome band, but their song selections simply do not cut it. It's time for Mr. Wells to pass the torch to a younger Director. Someone who's ready to bring some new music and fresh ideas to BCU band program. We the fans deserve that! I mean, "In The Stone", "400 Degree's", and "Betcha By Golly Wow", just not gone cut it anymore. Though I'm a Juke alum and fan of BCU, I still tire from hearing BCU playing the same boring old songs that they've been playing ever since 1966. We all know BCU sound awesome, but they really do need some new music, if they're going to have a chance against a SWAC band. SWAC fans love new music, especially popular music. At least FAMU made some changes by adding new music to their playbook, because they did an amazing job this season. I was happy for them. I'm rooting for BCU as well. I want them to be able to compete in the SWAC. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noLFg4Bul52Ch5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/e52afHSjerCFnpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/noSYkmWedr2Hq9E

[@teebrooks8832]

@@fountainmedia4683 FAMU had like 5 to 6 different shows this year so what are you saying. Orange Blossom Classic FAMU was the better halftime show against JSU and was rated the best show by ESPN. SU has great drills and the same ones they been doing for over 30yrs plus. Only thing SU and JSU are good at is stand battles the field shows don’t compare to FAMU or Cookman. This from a real true band head.

[@dwaynesmith8029]

So ummmm, we will NOT go into the SWAC misrepresenting Florida like this. BCU is always much better than this. Learn from this!

[@teebrooks8832]

Famu ate BCU this was a boring show. All year Cookman had no one to go up against and this what you bring to the classic. Deduction!!!!!!!!

[@tyronehawkins456]

What was the formation at the end of the dance routine...im always a big supporter of the pride but I liked them way better in the late 90s early 00's

[@splamendouschick]

It was a cannon

[@tyronehawkins456]

@@splamendouschick I thought the cannon was famu?

[@splamendouschick]

Oh 😂 I commented on the wrong video. Watched both performances and thought this was FAMU'S lol...let me go back and look

[@splamendouschick]

@@tyronehawkins456🤔 I believe that was supposed to be Ms Cookman?🤷‍♀️

[@tyronehawkins456]

@@splamendouschick oh wow that's bad hahaha

[@tyronehawkins456]

They brought back the. "-" looks like it

[@dembalmer3928]

Also, does the new coordinator help with the flags at all?? All season they’ve been OFF!

[@wildcat77]

She was a dancer.

[@trinitymommy]

Why r u so pressed?

[@wildcat77]

@@trinitymommy I don’t think it’s any shade or tea, it’s just that The Marching Wildcats have raised the bar so high, people (including the haters) continue to expect that level of excellence.

[@jermalejenkins9084]

Love me some Cookman. This one was not up to Dr. Wells’ standards.

[@fountainmedia4683]

Nice show BCU! 🔥

[@tyronehawkins456]

Anybody!! What was the formation they made at the end of the dance routine??!!

[@maryedwards9637]

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune

[@tyronehawkins456]

@@maryedwards9637 oh wow I don't see that

[@jaunessajackson6322]

Proud alumni! Yes, the greatest band in the land. Class of ‘85

[@Thunderbro92]

It was like watching paint dry

[@ZBusC]

🤣

[@dembalmer3928]

This show was very Lack luster! 14K started out good in the beginning, but where is the technique?? I think if the use more so of the front area during their feature. And please let’s end these features differently!! All season they’ve end their feature the same two ways!!! ☹️ and the Mary Tribute should’ve been done at Homecoming you have more alumni who attend homecoming.

[@margorolle9453]

Hail Wildcats!!!🐅

[@rhodaedwards8145]

Hail Wildcats !!!!

[@andremiddleton8082]

BCU too good to be this boring

[@HBCUBandTalk]

Bethune Cookman has the best band in all of HBCU

[@xbox_vault2.099]

Not even close 😂😂😂

[@donovanhood4696]

Why are you lying to yourself and everyone on this app?🤣

[@clarkkt77able]

Lies, lies, and more lies

[@ymarley1180]

Are u high lollll

[@micaiahricardo6119]

HAIL WILDCATS!!!!!!!!!

[@BaiiBeeRae]

Best band in the land

[@hoodgoalie39]

Definitely loved the change ups for formation and honestly could have done without the video presentation as that tribute to Dr. Bethune sold itself. Very shocked Wells used props for it and so glad to hear Love TKO with this new playing style.

[@Sleepygaming934]

Love TKO wasn’t a bad arrangement but I don’t think it was a good idea to choose that piece as famu just played it last classic in 2019 and had a better arrangement.

[@ZBusC]

Copycats

[@tedwilliams185]

Why don’t they march on and off the field?

[@brienb796]

#1 in the world 😂 well I guess same ole play book from many 🌙 s ago 😂 👀⌚️

[@TinaTina-mn3tg]

Boring a snooze fest. Come on BCU you can do better than this

[@shenenehjenkins6505]

🤦‍♂️

[@shatarchagunder2363]

FAMU wasn't any better.... Ain't go lie something needs to change for both ....It just ain't there anymore

[@teebrooks8832]

100% better than Cookman. Cookman dropped the ball the entire season football and band.

[@cordneym]

this was quite boring 💤 😴

[@nohesigaming1520]

Didn’t yo mama teach you “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t speak at all.” Watch out wit allat negativity man we had fun marching. Don’t sit behind the screen if you not willing to put in the work on the field….

[@cordneym]

@@nohesigaming1520 Marching 100 F2k11…. now what were you saying about putting in work on the field?

[@xbox_vault2.099]

@@nohesigaming1520 man plz This the real world ain’t nobody using that Kindergarten 1st grade morals 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KevinLeroyGrant]

@@nohesigaming1520 The thing is, Cookman sounds TOO damn good to be playing these boring shows and stand tunes. Say what you want about FAMU, but they push to do new things all the time, and I can commend them on doing that while still keeping traditions. Cookman needs to find something new to incorporate, because it's obvious that they are falling behind the times

[@rhondareaves2701]

If you can do better than the director! Go apply for the job. If not keep that negative attitude to yourself. These students work hard every year to give us a good show. Why be negative about it. Just like I said. If you can do better or teach them to do better go apply for the job and stop complaining.

[@xbox_vault2.099]

BCWHO?? Will always be a copycat yak did the same exact concert formation Famu did in 2019😒🧡💚🐍but then again we expect that from our little brothers and sisters😂😂😭😭

[@TheRealTruth06]

Im confused. Cookman does the exact same concert formation every game. What exactly are you talking about?

[@ZIPLOKgaming]

Somebody get they mans

[@melloredwildcat2320]

Y'all ratters have always been complete haters!! All the crap your band has been through.. sometime you just have to be quiet.. trifling as usual!!

[@DRagonite1290]

@@melloredwildcat2320 He meant say selection. Famu played Love TKO for the concert selection in 2019

[@xbox_vault2.099]

@@TheRealTruth06 y’all did LOVE TKO for your concert selection right after Famu did it in 2019 😂😂😂🧡💚🐍

[@ms-uh2tw]

This was terrible….

[@RayyaJ]

Sloppiest I’ve seen bcu drill

[@krogerpluscarduser]

Wth is going on with BCU this was good but not the greatness I’m use to from BCU! I’m so shocked. Even heard some errors in the band! What’s going on!!! Love them the same but baby y’all set the bar! U have to meet it!

[@trinitymommy]

Tbh, both shows weren’t good and 14k got no house

[@sean6131]

BCU is Muuuuch better than this…