FAMU vs NORFOLK HALFTIME SHOWS 2024 MEAC SWAC Challenge | Reaction Review | Steven Holiday

[@bassclef06]

Both bands sounded excellent. This was a good match up.

[@b.j.salters6983]

I’ve always enjoyed NSU… As a 100 Alum it was always dope to have NSU and their “corps” presentation; very militaristic and precise… Being able to enjoy the energy and unbridled enthusiasm of the 100 and the military display of NSU was a WIN… Two different styles… Major props!!!

[@fresh9154]

As a FAMU fan, I can say that both bands sounded amazing.

[@KickinItWithDeeBoii]

Yes hbcus are doing there things

[@stephanienelson4349]

Norfolk came to rock it out. Both bands represented. They are already leaving it on the field. MEAC/SWAC challenge was a good field match up. They ready.

[@TheMusicMan568]

Said it before but I absolutely love both bands. Both demonstrate such good execution and musical discipline. Power with quality. Great job by both!

[@jymarkolacey4914]

Famu’s arrangement of “Made for Me” is absolutely f-ing beautiful. I can only imagine how it felt to hear that in person

[@ccosby3712]

@@jymarkolacey4914 it was beyond words! Hearing all the melodies and middle voices, with the added soul from the bones…UGH I’ve said it before and now again: FAMU is a PROBLEM this year.

[@stephanienelson4349]

Norfolk trumpets did that.

[@420virgo]

Great job done by both bands!! Coming from a Aggie 💙💛

[@dawndebusk8405]

Legion all the way!!💚💛

[@ericcarswell1789]

I till y'all what I've graduated from fam and marched in the 💯but don't get it twisted Norfork 🔥✊🏾 they always on point when get comes to marching let there be no misunderstanding.✊🏾🔥💯🐍🎼🎶 they both was 🔥

[@mr.wright7803]

Both bands sounded great.

[@michaelmorris9696]

The most fair critique I’ve ever seen on youtube

[@Kc20243]

Famus formations were beautiful

[@pastorjamesmiller]

Both bands did a great job ❤❤

[@th3livinglegend]

No band puts on a show like the Marching 100. The Olypmic Fanfare opener alone sealed the deal. That said, the Legion was amazing per usual and i really hate how they're slept on.

[@joedavenport5293]

I'm glad FAMU kept their style after joining the SWAC

[@USMarineCorp95]

Hell there band is still in the meac because they dnt even travel to swac games enough to even think about changing. Outside of Alabama state I’m not sure who else they’ve been to.

[@joedavenport5293]

@@USMarineCorp95 Alabama A&M and Southern. And they play Jackson State in Miami every year

[@Kc20243]

@@joedavenport5293 we both not playing in maimi anymore

[@jericoyouharrison9748]

@@USMarineCorp95you definitely ain’t been here the last few years they played southern with half the numbers of this band 3 years ago when southern was crazy and wasn’t bothered I doubt they’re bothered by any swac band considering they have 5ths with almost every relevant swac band the last 4years

[@RayNelson-h9p]

FAMU STILL THE INCOMPARABLE MARCHING 100 🐍💯

[@troystrong8041]

Past tense

[@soiconic9446]

FAMU fans in here heavy cause they are not the undisputed champ this here halftime show😂😂 the musicianship from both bands was great but NSU sounded better and cleaner to me.

[@raygipson4699]

Man stop hating I love NSU but Famu got this one

[@koolkharisma5298]

True that! NSU defines scholarly musicianship.

[@SayLess4more]

Agreed. NSU won...not by a lot but they won.

[@Kc20243]

That's a bold face lie. FAMU sounded and looked better. Y'all formations are trash

[@koolkharisma5298]

@@Kc20243 If what NSU did was trash then you don't know what a quality show and scholarly musicianship when you see and hear it.

[@cfk5]

Great job FAMU 🧡💚🧡💚 the sound is unmatched

[@tremainekennedy9417]

I definitely see why so few band battles are scored. Some band styles are built to always fit preset criteria. And other programs are not set up to score in certain areas. A&T is a good example of a band that would meet this kind of criteria. Because of this there is not as much opportunity for bands to improve in scoring. I had a chance to be at the game yesterday. Enjoyed both programs.

[@jbabylove2]

Most of these programs dance routines are similar, the bring the P-Valley girls out, and they stand still and play for the girls... Then the go to block band and either put their instruments down for a tuba and drum break. However, the 100 plays a melody of songs with a drum break. The 100 dances with the volume always on Forte...

[@ccosby3712]

But NOOOOONE wants to really talk about it. And we're not even gonna get on actual marching technique.

[@docwoc7903]

This is so true. FAMU is the ONLY band that dances while playing with great sound. All the others wait till drum and bass breaks to dance without playing their instruments. I’m not sure why no one else mentions this. The technique and fitness required to do what FAMU does in this regard is unmatched.

[@ccosby3712]

@@docwoc7903 hey Bro! Here we are in another season! Lol

[@AC-ir3od]

The 100s percussion and tubas dance too.

[@docwoc7903]

@@ccosby3712 and yes, we are, homeboy/frat. I am here, like clockwork ,for ALL of IT!

[@kennethharrison3]

Legion

[@kenteley1958]

FAMU formation members were bumping into each other. What were you watching m. Left side of the band. And i don’t agree with your scores.

[@SophiaEllis-c8i]

Both bands sounded Great, but FAMU’S Marching 100 came up with the win💯

[@troystrong8041]

And that would be a NO… too sloppy for me

[@str84wd]

Famu always had/have the sweetest bass lines in their ballads out of any other bands since the 80's 🤔

[@kennethharrison3]

If you score all 6 qtrs Legion won!!!

[@g4werkzgenesisparts556]

The video doesn’t do NSU trumpets any good. When I heard that from the side line up close man it was like DCI piercing . I’m just not a fan of the lack of lower brass sound in the music other than the tubas

[@HornyHorn757]

Norfolk Trombone section (Horny Horns got chops. Their finesse game is ridiculous. Btones always come with it.

[@jazzlife1]

I enjoyed both bands but I'm bias cuz I'm a 100 Alumni. That Muni Long ballad was beautiful.

[@dbrown4272]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@g4werkzgenesisparts556]

🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@Jumpmanian23]

🐍😎💯 #FAMU 🏆 In every conversation relevant to marching bands everywhere✅️

[@Itiswhatitis-p5k]

NSU for the win

[@Kc20243]

Famu had a better fuller sound and formations look better

[@g4werkzgenesisparts556]

So I believe they only had 6-7 each for the show. So Famu had to Try and do a lot in a small time

[@keciam4725]

I think both bands sound great, but im a Rattler and definitely biased to the orange and green!!

[@myronphillips8450]

Steven, please take a look at "Drum Corps International (DCI) I think you'll be impressed!

[@AGB32805]

FAMU walks away with the W!!!

[@deenice5764]

A little swac bias. Famu over NSU....not.

[@levelupmediadesign687]

Famu has always had a intro and outro 😂 and those drum majors, u can close your eyes and pick norfolk out 😂 norfolk arrangements are for pros, famu won 5th qtr as expected

[@homerduke9993]

FAMU marching 100 should have a score of 100! Great entertaining

[@lazurusredd8682]

That's reaching with the perfect 100 score 😂

[@Gerald-y1g]

Congratulations to FAMU with the "win." Nevertheless, without nit-picking details, HBCU bands, overall, never cease to amaze their spell bound audience. The best of luck to each HBCU band regarding your upcoming 🏈 season. It is a well-known fact that HBCU bands often get more attention than the football game itself. 💎 💎 💎 💎 💎

[@eddiemoore7356]

Fam should have points taken every show .They are missing an element that cannot be judged in dance sqad

[@jbabylove2]

@eddiemoore7356 because we will never have P-Valley girls in or around our program. P-Valley girls are for weak programs that need extra to hide their weaknesses Take the P-Valley girls out of your Wack programs and march, play, and perform. Wack programs have the same issh, hiding behind theatrics

[@mikehallxl9iv]

We don't want dancing girls they not like us 😂

[@Itiswhatitis-p5k]

FAMU doesn’t even have dancers….lol

[@tedwilliams185]

They have never had dancers. WTF are you talking about.

[@sonyadenise1974]

New to HBCU band history….only newbies would bring that out about the 100! Go read Band Pageantry by Dr. William P. Foster!

[@ruckermediainc]

L comment...lol

[@famupicolo]

And we never have! Never been an auxiliary band, we are simply “the Best” 🐍 Hubba Doc

[@secretguy4425]

this comment is funny, You definitely need to do your research. Smh, matter of fact just don’t comment

[@calicojonesreloaded2886]

Famu is know for field shows 😂😂 what are we talking about here they baked dame chicken dem boyz lmao lets go 💯g

[@lazurusredd8682]

😂😂😂😂😂 lies

[@keithyounger9397]

N.F.? Didn't impress me at all with their field show! No drilling formations at all! They mostly played standing still! Boring music selection, wasnted impress at all!

[@ccosby3712]

@@keithyounger9397 exactly!

[@richlorrd]

hater on the loose🚨🚨🚨🚨 that’s not god for your health keith…

[@liquidlightz]

You're never impressed so I don't know why you even bother watching NSUs shows. Masochist perhaps.

[@troystrong8041]

@@liquidlightzbingo…stop watching their f’ing videos if they are so boring…do something else instead of watching their videos fool if they are so boring….oh, I forgot, you are an attention whore

[@koolkharisma5298]

The feeling is mutual. I was not impressed with FAMU'S lackluster show. You all do well playing music and decent dance routines. But you all ALWAYS, I mean ALWAYS have to do a "minute dance" in your drill to make it exciting. Your drills are boring, sloppy and overcrowded.

[@meetmeonthe50]

Way too generous with these scores. it's early in the season and both have lots to improve on, all bands do