BandHead REACTS to Jackson State vs North Carolina A&T | ESPN Band of the Year Field Shows | 2023

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[@Itzzjohnsonn]

ESPN used a pwi scoresheet basically tbey wanted auxiliary with flags and corp style marching and that’s something Jackson state don’t have which is why they lost points and if they wanted that type of show they should’ve chose a different swac band 😭i feel like they wasted Jackson states time knowing they weren’t what they were looking for .

[@KBThaBandhead]

I agree. They used Jackson State likeness to make money. That's it

[@Itzzjohnsonn]

@@KBThaBandhead and folks trynna make it seem as if Jackson state just sore losers when they really got played 😭

[@itsvenises2520]

JSU and NCAT directors saw the ranking categories at the very beginning. What’s so annoying is you guys act like NCAT was trash and horrible. Then you come up here and say some of the nastiest things about NCAT. NCAT suppose to take it like they have been for years. Both bands did a beautiful job.

[@vtwyatt]

@@itsvenises2520 No one is saying A&T was trash or horrible.

[@DJ-ly5xx]

@@itsvenises2520 nobody said NCAT is trash. We said JSU clearly won this battle.

[@sheridanwilliams9176]

Both bands were phenomenal, however, JSU got cheated out of this one!

[@jaylucas9350]

JSU was NOT cheated at all. It took me awhile to realize what happen and here you go. NCAT came to a Battle of the Bands competition. Their show was well thought out and colorful. A&T show was a production. JSU show was very good as well however, JSU came to perform at a football game. Their show was great by all means but it was no different from them performing at one of their football games. So there you have it...A&T came to perform and compete at a Competition not a football game.

[@aaronbanks8784]

The tradition of a true HBCU Band is to be extremely different from any corp style band. You can see a style that comes from your professional corp style bands, and you can see a style that appreciates where black bands come from, and what they could afford and make it a black band experience. Not a perfected version of a corp style band with an up to date playbook. Hats off to SWAC and THEE Boom for sticking to heritage and true culture of a HBCU. Gimmicks shouldn’t matter if we are talking about a Black College Band. My small input, HBCU bands were built on Power, Fuck, showing the ability to high step and still have musicianship, and to appreciate from whence we come.

[@prestonval4439]

JSU got the Dome Ringing. Tassels was swinging and DAT Rock was Rocking , JSU made good use of the field with there drills.

[@MrDLuck00]

The fifth drum major was in a wedding

[@Jaylin.T]

Thanks!

[@MrDLuck00]

@@ADIDASleo06 dude your family is the most important thing in life.

[@MrDLuck00]

@@ADIDASleo06 never take the time with your family unimportant

[@Jaylin.T]

@@ADIDASleo06 no offense but there’s a lot more to life than band. I will never miss my family member’s wedding for a botb. J5 gone be J5 whether there’s 5 or 2. Life happens.

[@Jaylin.T]

@@MrDLuck00thank you bro!

[@prestonval4439]

We need A&T to come to the VET or A.W. Mumford during football season. I'd wanna see if A&T can engage a crowd with a singalong or how they'd respond to a JUKE BOX Score drill.

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

No, we don't. Let them keep that DCI style over there

[@prestonval4439]

@@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc 🤣

[@jayk3874]

That’s the problem right there , it’s sad. Folks really think that the score drill (that’s been done how many years now??) is the epitome of drilling. Or SU circle drill, Floating diamonds and squares.. Jesus. It’s not hard. March 16, flip and repeat. SMH, I blame the band directors. They have failed the musicians.

[@prestonval4439]

@@jayk3874 the score drill is never a flop for the fans . Especially if the team is winning, Argue with your maw .

[@bebevee4253]

​@@jayk3874the problem is you attempting to minimize the skill and complexity of these drills. The truth is the Boom made the drills exciting. Pure dee truth

[@Choosingme12]

JSU was snubbed... #THEEILOVE 💙🤍

[@catheleanbeard6777]

JSU had my attention and to me they won. Dancers were on point. NCAT was good also but just a lil boring...The colors were nice.

[@wellsincewerehere773]

The shade😂😂😂

[@Jaylin.T]

Wsp bro, I was in a wedding so I didn’t perform 😂. (5th J5)

[@KBThaBandhead]

Yo, we missed ya doc. I was confused af. Hope the wedding went well.

[@rachelspann1276]

JSU had more drills and arrangement and executed each and one to me JSU won that battle.

[@nassaumadejjp431]

jsu also messed up on the drills but aight.

[@creativejo3395]

Noticed A&T started video on the field.....because they ran out there sloppy like a high school band! Give me Tiger run on Class Act intro

[@lesleymckinney3716]

This was tacky for a MARCHING BAND

[@dripsipp]

JSU VS NC A&T THEME- JSU ▫️JSU’s had an Usher Show while NC A&T had no theme. INTRO - JSU ▫️JSU’s Usher/Blowin Mix and the Tiger Run On was exciting while NC A&T just walked on the field. DRUM MAJORS - Tie DRILL - JSU ▫️JSU did several difficult drills and NC A&T did no drills. Overall JSU out marched them in every way. BALLAD- JSU ▫️JSU’s You Got It Bad By Usher was well written and performed. NC A&T trumpets were messing up on their ballad. DRUM-LINE- Tie ▫️NC A&T drum-line had stale moments like 21:20 and their chops wasn’t difficult, however, I didn’t like how JSU’s drumline feature wasn’t long enough but you can hear the intrigue parts. OVERALL SOUND - JSU ▫️ There was no comparison to JSU’s arrangements/pen game & NC A&T media team enhanced their sound on their video. AUXILIARY - NC A&T ▫️NC A&T only because they had majorettes, flags & twirlers but J Settes still were amazing and had a more difficult routine than Gold Delight. Lastly, Gold Delight dancing with the chair didn’t match the song, they def could have left that prop out. Field Exit: JSU ▫️JSU’s marched off unlike NC A&T and JSU spelled out THEE SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH and earlier in the show they spelled out JSU while NC A&T only did one symbol (A&T) at the end. Lastly it’s a BAND COMPETITION not a DANCER COMPETITION . I think NC A&T Auxiliary outshined them and did way more movements than the band itself.

[@uno_gaming2754]

Jsu got the field show ❤

[@willcampbell6338]

Great show both programs. But NCAT didn’t drill at all. They transitioned but JState was drilling drilling. I give it to JState

[@jerrymccleave5052]

Eastcoast Bands don't use the patterns in motion drills anymore,

[@vtwyatt]

A&T ppl can give it up. They got over and everyone has to live with it but no band person wld give that show the W. JSUs drilling and sound alone won the fieldshow. The only thing A&T did better was flags and thats because we dont have that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kentrelt5140]

Bingo. Flags gave ncat the win as it created more visual. Can't blame JSU for not having flags and can't blame ncat for having them. However, that's the only thing from I hear and see gave ncat the edge

[@j_y06]

y’all can give up as well because this whole debate is starting to get tiring

[@kentrelt5140]

@@j_y06 no debate if u don't respond 🤷

[@lovealwayswins1218]

Forreal. NCAT won!!...Next...@@j_y06

[@vtwyatt]

@@j_y06 It's over so we have to live it. I hope this makes both programs better. Even tho no one thinks they deserved to win, the kids at A&T dont deserved the backlash for what judges decided.

[@MrLANKY04]

20:57 The Drumline feature reminds me of "Drumline" the movie. 😂😂 It was boring tho. Overall NCAT had some nice arrangements and song selections... Not gonna lie. 💪🏾💯 To me the Boom out drilled them...

[@hekakhepera848]

Aggie Pride!! @KB, you bopped your head the whole time NC A&T BGMM played. That's what the people want. I noticed that you didn't for JSU. Shout out to JSU.

[@KBThaBandhead]

That's big 🧢 and you know it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hekakhepera848]

​@KBThaBandhead check your video, I watched you closely. No cap, no judgement.

[@flamtap4455]

@@hekakhepera848the bias is real

[@flamtap4455]

@@KBThaBandhead Bill Moffit patterns in motion book… this is the origin of them old diamond drills they been doing in the swac for decades and ur still impressed 😂😂😂😂

[@KBThaBandhead]

@@flamtap4455 So you acting like A&T show was original 😂😂😂😂 Nothing new under the sun. The Florida Memorial show was even better than the A&T show. IJS

[@j_y06]

Both shows get a W in my book idc. Can’t wait to see what both brings to the table next season, especially jsu because they had an outstanding run

[@Kway773]

Bruh all I'ma say is everybody and they mama know JSU won that for real n every real band head n SWAC person knows that stand on that!!!! Luv Da Boom!!!...but good job NCAT...they wasn't bad..just not better than JSU

[@luckypook3]

So these are heavily edited videos. Why everybody is talking about the mess ups from JSU, NCAT surely edited out ole girl falling off of her stool. Smh. The only thing JSU could've added was flags. But even without the flags, they killed it. NCAT was boring.

[@MAGORDON35]

Hey KB, notice that JSU remixed the Usher song “Superstar” with their fanfare “blowing” once they come out of the Tiger run Also notice how they remixed the Usher song, “you don’t have to call” with “ Get ready” when they go into the JSU formation

[@juste88001]

I definitely noticed it. I had to rewind it lol. Absolutely amazing. No pen like it this year. And again NO PEN!!!!!!!!

[@MAGORDON35]

@@juste88001 🗣️🗣️

[@nate_warthunder97]

Both Bands did good; I’m bias so it’s hard for me to see JSU not win! “Thee I luv” Go Tigers great year!!!

[@rblackman2]

The missing drum major was in his cousin's wedding that weekend.

[@tonimartim5056]

JSU was more entertaining plus they had more complicated drills. Their sound was rich and full. NCAT' s dancers/flags/baton twirlers were a highlight.

[@carmenjackson4597]

JSU was not entertaining at all. And you did get one thing correct NCAT flags baton twirling and dance is what the competition was looking for. It’s called auxiliary. So yes NCAT was more entertaining and that’s why they are band of the yr. Y’all missing the point. People always emotional than logical. Congrats NCAT great show. JSU y’all missed the assignment. 🤷🏽‍♀️🙄

[@awesomefan1678]

@@carmenjackson4597 JSU's show was more entertaining for me. When I watch a BOOM show, I am listening to sound and highly anticipating the ballad. JSU ballads give me chills and I feel them. There is nothing A&T did that moved me or was anything to remember. That's why JSU's halftime show gets more views. That sound is on an elite level and you can only find it coming from the BOOM. However, the show that A&T did, you can find anywhere. It is basic and simple which makes it more high school.

[@carmenjackson4597]

@@awesomefan1678 Listen I ain’t knocking JSU they who they are but you have to remember how they was Judging the competition. Auxiliary was a big big part. There was no auxiliary from JSU they missed that assignment that’s all. We all know JSU can get down with the get down. Congrats to all the bands. They all did their thing and showed up and showed out. ❤️

[@tamikasmith59]

@@carmenjackson4597 You cannot tell or make a person think or believe that a show was not entertaining. The person has a right to believe what he or she wants. Just say that the Boom did not have auxiliary. ESPN cannot force a school to conform to their rules. My opinion NCAT show was boring ass hell.

[@awesomefan1678]

@@carmenjackson4597 I understand that, however, you have to understand why a lot of people feel that this competition appears to be rigged. If this competition was a 15 round stand battle and the criteria was song selection, musicality, technique, musicianship and execution then which band would that favor. Jackson has 3 or more arrangers and A&T doesn't have any. Matter of fact, A&T has to hire someone to arrange their songs, The competition comes and A&T does well, however, JSU wins. Now you tell me, what would that look like. In an HBCU, what is a competition without a stand battle?

[@benji7587]

JSU's performance from top to bottom had all the quality and markings of a Hollywood Production! NCA&T's was also very very nice. The difference in winning and losing this event may have been that JSU geared their production for the audiance whereas NCA&T's poduction was geared to please the judges!

[@ariesmade90]

Sup KB. Did you notice the fanfare at the beginning was 'Superstar' and the traditional 'Blowing' remixed together?

[@KBThaBandhead]

I didn't at first but a few people in the LIVE chat pointed it out. CREATIVE

[@NewKingJames_]

Proud BGMM alum 🥹 Eupho & DM

[@qsimmons4387]

The 6 areas judged were: musicality, drill and design, percussion section, auxiliaries (dance, flag, majorettes, drum majors), general effects

[@KBThaBandhead]

I wanna see the scores but knowing ESPN that will never happen.

[@vtwyatt]

But what was the weight of each category. Musicality and drilling should have counted 2-3 times more than auxiliaries and general effects. Those things should have only affected the result had the drilling and musicality been close, which in this case it wasnt.

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

Next year's judging committee should include KB the Bandhead. Steven Holiday and Ayo Dez dance reviews

[@phillyswiftsteak5188]

Add Watts Arrangements as a judge, and Ronger Bros. doing live commentary like a sports caster. That would be perfect 🔥🔥🔥

[@rayrock601]

KB and all the top KZbin reactors should be the judges!!!!! I’m calling it!!!

[@lovealwayswins1218]

[@jarriedwilson7809]

U hit it on the head kb

[@gregorylee5902]

One take away I had was that the executive director/organizer of this event John Clark is a NCAT alum😕 Also, all year the bands were judged based on 5 elements. They announced at the press conference the night before that there would be a SIXTH element added👀 So all year not having props didn’t effect JSU but get to Atlanta and…🤦🏽‍♂️ Great job both bands and congrats NCAT but sometimes you just gotta call it how it is 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@KBThaBandhead]

Sounds fishy to me. Why invite JSU just to screw them out of winning. SMH

[@gregorylee5902]

@@KBThaBandhead If you listen to the press conference they explain they’ve been planning it since 2017. 6 years and you still can’t get the categories straight?

[@desmondjones7770]

@KBThaBandhead I totally agree with you as far as the color guard/ auxiliary of NCAT is concerned because they added that extra wow visual to the field show. The SONIC BOOM came through with a new rendition/ smash up of their signature fanfare Blowing and when the boom DRILLED they DRILLED!!! JSU the real winners but both bands respresented their respective divisions properly

[@lovealwayswins1218]

Right! @@gregorylee5902

[@jayk3874]

⁠@@KBThaBandheadthem niggas wasn’t screwed. A&T just understood the assignment. When it’s an adjudicated even that’s who you are performing for. Cleanliness, crisp, general effects , balance will always beat power. JSU had a better drill for sure, but A&T asymmetrical drilling produces a different visual , keeps horns facing front , etc etc . That matters. JSU definitely sounded amazing ! And definitely was powerful ! JSU media team did the same thing A&T did. If you noticed they kept zooming and focusing on the drum majors during the ballad same way A&T zoom and feature on their flags. Both used auxiliaries. One was just better at doing it. Mistakes are costly. JSU messing that drill up definitely took points away, the Jsette falling definitely took points away. Did A&T blow JSU out? Absolutely not. But they swept that field. They out PERFORMED JSU. Simple as that

[@rosabranch9552]

Thank-you Band-head we are THEE SONIC Boom the superstar, and the best

[@melvinjohnson9702]

Not gonna cap. I saw the mistakes. But this was the best drill I've seen even though. My only real take away (and i know you'll find it) a whole squad got lost in formation

[@ishok1534]

I like the choice of JSU and NCAT. These two bands represented the best in HBCU bands for 2023. I also agree that NCAT was the winner if I had to choose. If I were scoring, I would have NCAT - 9.5 and JSU - 9.2. The musicality displayed by these bands was excellent and the shows were entertaining. The JSettes were beautiful, talented and energetic as always... but the difference to me was the Golden Delight. What the Delight did there was the best field performance that I have ever witnessed. Many thought that there were three troupes performing - dancers, flag performers and synchronized dancers... but they were all the same women. AMAZING!

[@tonimartim5056]

SWAC band competitions take place in the stands (Zero and Fifth quarters) primarily between each bands. NCAT participates in adjudicated competitions. I don't think ESPN understands band culture in the SWAC. How can you judge two different styles fairly using different criteria which favors one band over the other? I hope the SWAC never competes in this competition again because it wasn't a true BOTB.

[@Mellayist]

I am with you on that. I hope they snub them for life. NCA&T did not do anything different. Their show was a regular Fall Saturday afternoon variety. About ESPN, they really did not know the difference in marching bands. Their is 8 to 5 and drum and bugle corp. You cannot compare the two. People from the MEAC do not even understand patterns in motion. They cannot do it . The "X" drill done by JSU was way over their heads, lots of practice time to pull that one off. From now on, invite those drum and bugle corp bands from the MEAC to participate. ESPN definitely has a learning curve.

[@DumbAndDumberYT]

JSU is THEE standard

[@naturalbornscreamer]

JS-U-Got It Bad was absolutely 💯 ridiculous! Damn! I went back @ least 20 times. 😂 O_o

[@zayshaw7513]

The 5th drum major was in a wedding the same day as the performance so he couldn’t make it

[@colandeoonthatrack2969]

Where everybody at. It's like 100 ppl in there

[@jarriedwilson7809]

And this drill was clean

[@deonhayes7043]

JACKSON STATE vs EVERYBODY 💙

[@joylettehilliard9300]

Jackson State was phenomenal!@

[@MrLANKY04]

You won't hear this type of finesse in arranging anywhere else. Argue with ya Mama.😂😂😂

[@g4werkzgenesisparts556]

Nice edit work JSU why didn’t they show the squad that messed up the drill 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so the review is flawed lol

[@g4werkzgenesisparts556]

@@LynnHarris-zq2orwhich mean you’re assuming , but we all seen the unedited videos of both shows sir lol

[@CrystalWilliams-jy1cy]

NCAT incorporated their creative auxiliary with their band, and JSU did showcase their solid sound and dancers. Great job to both programs.

[@vtwyatt]

NO. JSU showcased its drilling and musical arrangements. Yall give opinions and just post anything. You notice that anytime A&T is mentioned, all they mention is the auxiliary, not the marching, music, drill designs, etc... Even you are guilty of that. What is a marching band competition for? Who has the best flags? That's like giving a car competition to the car that has the prettiest paint and rims but the engine is trash.

[@dripsipp]

@@vtwyattit’s a BAND COMPETITION not a DANCE COMPETITION and obvious the judges didn’t get that memo.

[@neauxluh6545]

JSU's first drill? Looks like the wiggle drill. Isn't that a staple drill from another SWAC band's drill book? With that said, there has got to be a degree of difficulty category to these field drills. JSU's drill level of difficulty was 8 - 10, NC A & T mostly marched in place so drill difficulty a 3 - 5.

[@manyeah04]

All of these (most) of the drills were written by Bill Moffit. So what exactly is your point ?

[@neauxluh6545]

@@manyeah04 My point is that you're a damn lie. Post a video of a band other than this one doing this drill. If Moffett wrote it, Dr Gregg's wouldn't have done it in 1981. Show us the drill being done before 1981 when Dr Gregg's wrote it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJqrq36thMeHitUsi=T2Wf_XFP2OQEmkPF

[@jolandaallen5866]

34:53 Congratulations to both the bands I agree with you I would have given it to JSU because of the clean sound both had some mistakes but JSU had a outstanding year I hope next year they add more bands cause Southern was definitely missed it would have been nice to see them battle again it's exciting when there Both at there best 😊😊 two power house bands playing❤ i was very impressed with A&T with the stands battle but again JSU came to slay😅 shot out to the beautiful ladies 👏

[@keedawg3]

KB this a spicy 1 here aint it? Lol. back in forth we go! Great job with both review tho . A little more to talk about on this field i guess.

[@KBThaBandhead]

I've been saying this event was rigged by the BS ranking system which didn't make any sense. So I'm really not surprised at the outcome. Clearly, ESPN didn't know what they were doing.

[@itsvenises2520]

It’s not ESPN who judge it, it’s actually previous band directors who push out the scores. ESPN sponsored it and provided the money and tv time for them to do it face to face. The only wrong thing ESPN did was their camera work and should have offer more money. If you want ESPN money out of it, it just returns to what it was since 2017 a ranking and bands return to their usual field show without pushing the limits.

[@dirtysprite6312]

that “U Got It Bad” is amazing

[@ishok1534]

One last comment, SWAC bands over the last few years has pretty much been dominated by Southern U and JSU which are very volume dominating bands. So, coming from that background there is a tendency to worship volume... the problem is there can be a loss in respect for the nuance that can define the music so there can be a lack of cresendos and other forms of layering which can be lost to volume. NCAT is serious about their music and the typical SWAC band will lose to them every time if they don't realize this and adjust. We have been conditioned to worship the volume because the sound equipment in the phones and video equipment hasnt been so great over the years so the band that played the loudest sounded the best in videos. You can see in this performance that NCAT has volume as well they just wield it with a scalpel rather than a hammer.

[@maccurry1398]

Jackson State sounds amazing! A&T wasn't bad, but JSU was much better.

[@fanoflawrencedrunkpreachin834]

Both bands did great but I would definitely give it JSU! JSU’s sound was fuller. NCAT sounds more top heavy. I believe the judges got it wrong. JSU for the W!!! Much respect ✊🏾 to JSU. This coming from a Jukebox super fan 💙💛💙💛

[@creativejo3395]

J5 was at a wedding per my BOOMER

[@gordonbell435]

Great field shows by both bands! It's sort of hard to pick one 😕

[@Fabo54]

Totally agree.JSU show was more entertaining.And drills was on point.

[@SonicBoomC98]

The NCAT show wasn't as good to me. If you take away the multiple auxiliary features there wasn't much to their show. They need to meat with bad directors from all the conferences and discuss how the bands will be judged next time and have more judges from difference conferences.

[@itsvenises2520]

Same criteria since 2017. If I’m not mistaken I think y’all complained it each every year.

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

​@@itsvenises2520This event did not exist in 2017

[@itsvenises2520]

@@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc I’m saying it’s the same rubric since 2017. Google ESPN’s The Undefeated Launches HBCU Band Rankings. Only difference this is the first year they attached money, trophy, and face to face competition

[@bigbaby_1914]

Soooo. Now we know why they did an Usher themed show. SonicBoomSuperBowl!!!

[@ikesurg6161]

I love me some JSU. I’m their biggest fan! I have to be honest though. When It came to the field show. NCA&T took this one.

[@itsvenises2520]

I will say this. I think JSU tried really hard and was expected to win after all that hard work. And they didn’t win. They had a theme a small drum feature, and corps style marching and they lost. You can tell both band programs respect each other.

[@j_y06]

Right. If the director of bands from both ends say they have respect for each other, then that tells us everything we know!

[@4-Ree77]

Ummmmmm 🤨🤔 Corp style for us....Naaahhh!!! We stuck to what we knew and did an outstanding job of doing it Once Again....we just got ROBBED in my opinion...but that's because I'm looking at it as a former member...both organizations SMAKED THOUGH

[@STORMBOUND2012]

Jackson had the better show. period

[@user-mu8oz6gu2x]

NCAT & Golden Delight was simply the best at this competition!

[@kwizzle83]

Two great shows! I've never seen JSU have a show like that. They worked hard an it showed! Great job JSU! A&T loved their sound and they was bright. I was entertained very much. But I do think JSU won the on field show but barely. Great job both bands. Coming from a TnSU FAN....#AoB🎩🔵🔴

[@kwizzle83]

@@LynnHarris-zq2or how?

[@kwizzle83]

@@LynnHarris-zq2or can't be positive at all.

[@durag_kobie3634]

Yessir jsu I play BTone

[@ishok1534]

HBCU bands can be just as big as the football. We should have been there. You are an influencer now and should have been there. I won't make this mistake again. I hope I see you there (if there is a next year) doing live inerviews and doing your thing meeting your fans including myself.

[@bmcilwai]

Aggie Pride!

[@sheridanwilliams9176]

JSU arrangements are straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@fayonkellam359]

Jsu should have won the battle based on their powerful sound and drills. NCT did not do much drilling. NCT lacked energy. They also lack arrangements. They only transition from song to song. Jsu had a plan and they executed it well. Jsu won the battle. Back in the 70's I played drums in highschool and 2 years in the Albany State marching Rams band

[@prestonval4439]

Golden Delight dance features remind me of S.U. Dolls.

[@armfrosting]

The only JSU mess up was the field run-on-leg drop. & oh one of the dancers slipped & fell but her recovery was great. Their field show was really nice. All HBCUs need a color guard flag team. I just realized JSU dont have a flag team.

[@justinmoore7678]

Jsu definitely was snubbed.

[@charlesconway1147]

That would be SU but JSU did it this year!

[@nazjastewardofficial8074]

AGGIE PRIDE!!

[@eliseannecoco]

Can you react to the battle with Roots of music capdu and kipp east

[@jimmygross3304]

NCAT was more like a PWI show! Lackluster! Zzzzzz

[@JevonMyles]

I hate that we compare drills. SWAC bands have been doing the same step-2 drill since forever. They haven't had much variety. Here on the east coast, we've incorporated more intricate designs into our routines. Having to incorporate Golden Delight into every formation is why it seems like they're only transitioning. But that's because GD does EVERYTHING. The same 25 girls do dancing, twirling, and flags. So just remember that. My only other thing is that JSU went with an Usher Show. You can go back to the Honda we were both in back in 2009 and they should've known that we've already done that show. But that's my bias viewpoint.

[@mophilightning]

Biased is true. What level of difficulty did Delight have? 🤔 Did who you are advocating for not do some of the same show they did during the season and still not fully execute? 🤔 Did those folks walk on and off the field? 🤔 Did their arrangements compare to THEE? 🤔 Now give us your UNBIASED opinion. 🧐

[@tristanberardi2969]

you couldnt see the mess ups jsu had because they cut them out if you to someone elses vid you can clearly see many mess ups

[@rblackman2]

Just like NCAT cut out that messy running on and off the field, and that one of their dancers had a mishap with her stool.

[@tristanberardi2969]

@rblackman2 running on the field was to hype up the crowd after the snooze fest that just happened and running off is what A&T has alwayse done

[@naomiiii9503]

@@rblackman2baby you thought this was a drag? 😭

[@DJ-ly5xx]

Please post NCAT’s drill when you see one…

[@tristanberardi2969]

@DJ-ly5xx boogie nights was the drill song and then it went to the drum feature

[@regenemack6838]

#proudsonicboombandparent💙🤍💙🤍

[@diorbbybray2376]

i think A&T won… jackson state lines weren’t all straight one of the squads were off and dude didn’t hold his 90 and nb could see there drum show all u can say about them is sound other then that A&T did better in my book

[@derwin5924]

They sound way better than A&T

[@mrbigwill007]

Louder yes better no.

[@Rodamus22]

Louder yes, better yes, HD yes

[@derwin5924]

@@mrbigwill007. Bro, clean your ears out😂

[@kentrelt5140]

Much better and crispy sound. Ncat has a one band sound which the standard for a traditional band however jsu is more of a performer/live band which is totally opposite of tradition band one sound. JSU musicality was much better as well as their drills were much better. Ncat won off flags along as that's the only advantage over JSU. Can't fault JSU or ncat for that

[@mrbigwill007]

@derwin5924 I was on the stadium,, how about you???

[@Mellayist]

Hats off to you KB. You are probably one of the best marching band critics. In the end I respect your analysis, but sometimes I get mad as hell, but you always tell the truth. And, in the end, I will always accept the awful truth. The truth is always awful, but once you tell it, there is not anything else to say. JSU won. NCA&T's show was one of their Fall Saturday afternoon varieties, as always.

[@danealjenkins9454]

Former member of BGMM EUphone and Thundar Brothers. I think Jackson state arrangements were great but A&T did that usher theme for Honda 2009. Both bands did a fantastic job. Jackson st music and arrangements A+ but A&T is known for their field shows. They are hard to beat *pause*. Anyways A&T A+ for field show! Hopefully next year they can have a stand battle.

[@kentrelt5140]

If u r going to study JSU, just know JSU always dedicate it shows to ATL by playing ATL artist music as much of jsu fan base is ATL. JSU has been doing this every time it goes to ATL for botb or meac vs SWAC. Although ncat did an usher show, jsu didn't copy. A quick utube search will show u this.

[@cchisolm92cc]

Ain't nobody copying no NCAT 😂 They did good but the Boom alhad that edge.

[@KBThaBandhead]

I agree NCAT is know for their field shows but this particular show was "MID" at best. Intonation issues, etc... I've seen better from them.

[@kentrelt5140]

@@KBThaBandhead but ncat fans won't admit it when it's on tape. ESPN shouldn't sponsor this event or if they do, the judges should be hbcu and have more say so in the structure of the event. We need a full field and stand show. That's the hbcu experience.

[@itsvenises2520]

@@kentrelt5140go find sponsors starting with KB. I have a few more in mind.

[@prettyassassin57]

Its alot hurt comments on here and its funny as hell.

[@kodileaux4787]

The one formation didn’t stick out because the line was still straight…which the drill was still better….minus the one hiccup in the begging from the Settes the were cleaner still on the field

[@Jesussaxxx]

jsu media team cut out the mess up(s) i only noticed one in the box formation they did which was very obvious if u watch footage from top view you’ll see it

[@eastmeck011]

They both did great.. but You gotta watch the other videos, not the media teams for either schools to see the unedited version because both media teams edited their videos to show the best parts of both performances.

[@islandehawaii]

yeah cuz JSU had a big boo boo on their drill.... been cut out on this version.

[@haywoodlucas6577]

JSU show was great. I will say you can tell they studied A&T before this competition. A&T did a Usher theme show for Honda. The X’s forming into one forward March line A&T done at Honda before. We all the “theme feature show” come from A&T. The way the boom March & formed that “JSU” logo on the field was A&T style all day…so from looking at this you can tell JSU had been studying A&T fieldshows I’m just saying. It is what it is…. But overall A&T gave a compete fieldshow the auxiliary took it to a new level and that’s why they were the winners. Aggie Pride!!!

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

Fourteen YEARS AGO! Nobody's studying a drill from 14 almost 15 years ago when these kids were in kindergarten!

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

Further, NCAT doesn't drill like JSU

[@haywoodlucas6577]

@@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc you’re right but I’m not talking about the drill i mention specific things that JSU did that they normally don’t do that A&T usually does or have done. Their marching styles are totally different. They’re drilling style are totally different.

[@CamelotCOMMUNITY-vx3fc]

@@haywoodlucas6577 the Boom has been floating JSU across the field at least since the mid eighties! That in no way shape or form came from NCAT. JSU has been doing themes that long as well. JSU did blues and gospel themed shows in the eighties! Nobody in Jackson is influenced by NCAT.

[@dwayne5543]

They stole jsu win all judges was mostly meac and the one over it was from Famu

[@itsvenises2520]

It is not like yall lost to some scrubs. My goodness.

[@dwayne5543]

@@itsvenises2520 I am not saying they was bad but jsu just the better band in this battle

[@dwayne5543]

The crowd spoke volumes after each show

[@Kc20243]

a judge from JSU too Dowell Taylor so dont try and use that excuse

[@user-pq1uu4io2i]

@@Kc20243 bro you go to Alcorn y’all are a wannabe jsu hush

[@derwin5924]

😂

[@Djspiderluna]

I saw and heard what both bands performed in their half-time shows, and I raise the technical issues of both bands. At first I draw attention to a small, more visible failure of one of JSU's components, right at the beginning of the first entrance evolution when he was unable to keep his leg raised for a long time and ended up stepping on the grass, this must have taken away points from the band. . Regarding the musical part, my impression is that JSU invested in a bolder repertoire with danceable and well-known songs, and fewer hip hop references, the harmony of these songs was beautiful and worked well, but I think the arrangements of these songs lacked prominent participation from some instruments such as trombones, I liked the game of alternating notes between the tubas, but I understand that in general the arrangements were not as clean as others that the aforementioned band has presented in previous moments, I also highlight that it is important in a presentation not there are so many spaces without melody and more Percussion, in the case of JSU, these spaces occurred due to intervals between songs and stages of the presentation, I did not observe musical flaws, nor of evolution, except for the one at the very beginning. My final impression is that JSU gave a fair presentation with musical innovation in blocks, but they could have brought much cleaner songs and arrangements, like the ones they have been presenting recently. That's my opinion on SONIC BOOM!

[@KBThaBandhead]

Now, we need your opinion of NCAT because I've seen/ heard better from them.

[@kentrelt5140]

​@@KBThaBandheadfacts acting as if ncat didn't have mistakes. They had countless mistakes too but as u can see, ncat fans are only focusing on JSU mistakes

[@Djspiderluna]

I'm Brazilian and I think it's fantastic to be able to talk to all of you about this wonderful universe of American marching bands, I analyze it as a musician and spectator, but of course you've been living this universe for much longer than me, I analyze the performances of all the bands that their performances are shown here and on other channels, and I observe the way each of the presenters analyzes them, and the learning is incredible, not to mention incalculable, Sonic Boom, Norfolk, Southern in my opinion form the current power trio of bands, as Together they show power, musicality, boldness, technique, quality and emotion in their performances, but currently of the three I highlight Sonic Boom for its innovative repertoire and beautiful arrangements. There are other fantastic bands that are part of a large agenda of studies that, with the help of channels like this, I analyze and I think that they are living a moment of transition that alternate between good and bad moments in their performances and others that are true Unknowns, I also analyze school bands, as they are the renewed basis of this entire universe of great marching bands!

[@mophilightning]

You don’t even believe that 💩! 😂

[@Djspiderluna]

Regarding the North Carolina A&T half-time show, I think they had this show ready for a long time, making small changes to improve it, a small observation, at some moments it seemed like I was listening to "Norfolk State", for the cleanliness of the arrangements hahaha, but of course it wasn't. Well, about the presentation, what I saw and heard were well-made, risk-free developments, which included flags to further highlight this part of the presentation. Regarding the musical part, they came with a well-rehearsed safety repertoire with well-known songs that have already been performed before, unlike JSU, NCAT called for a Hip Hop medley, perhaps as an allusion to the 50 years of this Culture. I want to highlight the cleanliness of the arrangements and the power of the brass that the aforementioned band presented in this performance, and which I didn't observe at other times, I also think that the spaces for the drums were exaggerated and tiring. Finally, I think NCAT prepared a lot for this championship, and bet on safety if that made the difference in the trial, they entered with a good advantage over SONIC BOOM.

[@KBThaBandhead]

So your going to just omit the fact that NCAT trumpets and mellos skated on their ballad selection huh. I'm starting to see the heavy bias in your comments.

[@omegaman091]

​@KBThaBandhead I like your reviews, but you can tell you are a SWAC person and you judge with a little bias yourself. I can tell SOUTHERN is your favorite band. JSU can blow but this was a competition and JSU didn't check all the boxes in this competition for the judges to declare them a winner. NC A&T was more of a complete band in this competition.

[@Djspiderluna]

@@KBThaBandhead No, in no way am I discriminating against the NCAT trumpets and mellophones, I just think that unlike on other occasions they were so perfect that they reminded me of the Norfolk trumpets and mellophones, you have much more knowledge and know where you might be wrong!

[@Djspiderluna]

@@omegaman091 Yes, I agree with you master, NCAT is a great band and came to win Band Of The Year with a very good, safe and super well rehearsed repertoire, with well-executed and flawless evolutions, that's why it won, but in my humble opinion, the emotion transmitted by Sonic Boom was fantastic!!!!

[@Djspiderluna]

I'm Brazilian and I think it's fantastic to be able to talk to all of you about this wonderful universe of American marching bands, I analyze it as a musician and spectator, but of course you've been living this universe for much longer than me, I analyze the performances of all the bands that their performances are shown here and on other channels, and I observe the way each of the presenters analyzes them, and the learning is incredible, not to mention incalculable, Sonic Boom, Norfolk, Southern in my opinion form the current power trio of bands, as Together they show power, musicality, boldness, technique, quality and emotion in their performances, but currently of the three I highlight Sonic Boom for its innovative repertoire and beautiful arrangements. There are other fantastic bands that are part of a large agenda of studies that, with the help of channels like this, I analyze and I think that they are living a moment of transition that alternate between good and bad moments in their performances and others that are true Unknowns, I also analyze school bands, as they are the renewed basis of this entire universe of great marching bands!

[@derwin5924]

One of the J sets failed and the formation was off other than that they had a good field show

[@mrbigwill007]

Don't forget about the band when the whole line was 5 yards away from the band.😮

[@KBThaBandhead]

So we gon act like NCAT lines weren't off and trumpets weren't skating.

[@portcitypizzle]

@@mrbigwill007we don’t see that in this video?!? What you talking about?

[@j_y06]

@@portcitypizzleBecause the media team obviously edited it out (as a media team should do)

[@portcitypizzle]

@@j_y06I didn’t see it when I watched it live either… Plus, when you edit, there will be a skip in the music and there was none..

[@Mellayist]

ESPN should be thankful it was Jackson State that they screwed over. Because if it had been Southern, who would have done an equally great show as Jackson State did, Southern fans would have torn that place to pieces. Thankfully, Jackson State had the dignity to accept that terrible result and move way from the noise of disappointment, but Southern would have acted it out for them, trust and believe me!!!!

[@centelartis8049]

🤣🤣🤣🤣A&T show was entertaining........... JSU not so much

[@louisianaboi08]

As soon as I saw Dallas Austin with that Ncat letterman on, and they said who the judges were…. I already knew this boring battle was goin be givin to NCAT… SWAC need to just start back having our own BOTB! Nobody knows SWAC culture like us!

[@AggyA]

That jacket was for "Atlanta A&T"...Suffer!

[@liquidlightz]

smh Atlanta A&T: the fictional college in Drumline which he helped produce. Apparently nobody knows fictional colleges like you do.

[@louisianaboi08]

@@liquidlightz I said what I said! Hell it looked like a NCAT lettermen! Trash ass band!

[@KBThaBandhead]

So they had celebrity judges wearing a fictional college letterman judging the event. The plot thickens 😂😂😂

[@dremac3912]

Pro-Tip: Next time review an UNEDITED copy. JSU edited their mistakes out of the video therefore not allowing you to “react” objectively.

[@vtwyatt]

It was still only two major mistakes in difficult drills and dance routines. A&T played it safe and still had ragged lines and mess ups by the dancers. You dont win a field show by playing it safe. JSU did a whole NEW show with new drills, arrangements, etc.... The JSette feature was also new. A&T merged old shows and still had mistakes.

[@KBThaBandhead]

Pro-Tip: It doesn't matter what video I use... This competition was rigged and setup for JSU to fail. But if the NCAT show is what you call Band of the Year quality, I feel sad for the culture because that was NOT THIER best. I've seen better from them.

[@hekakhepera848]

@@KBThaBandhead It wasn't the best show they had but it was good with a lot of moving parts and better play selection in my humble opinion.

[@KBThaBandhead]

LOL. Pro-Tip: A&T edited out their mistakes as well.

[@Smoooochies]

Coming from a #drumlinemom 👉👉 🥶Colð-steel🥶 must had the FLU. Its a "No ma'am, ham, spam AND/OR burger". I am a FAN of cold steel,. THIS WASN'T IT, at all. Out of the "Electromagnet Waves" Jackson St 👉 Gamma Ray NCAT👉 Microwave NCAT, pitch was on Tenor too much. Just HIGHHHHH. No bass, just 2 high and you can hear when they hit those wrong notes 🎺TRUMPET's🎺

[@kentrellnewberry3375]

Everyone knows that was a competition, right? They judge different so that lil mess up did cost them. Being loud is not on the judge charts. So with that being said a mess up can not happen on a field show.

[@bebevee4253]

Both bands were loud so have a seat 🪑

[@johnhinton1357]

Man the SWAC just dont get it

[@bebevee4253]

Shu

[@jarriedwilson7809]

JSU won all day

[@kentrelt5140]

Ncat won bcuz of the flags which gave more visual. U cant fault jsu for not having flags and u cant knock ncat for having flags. It seems ncat were given points due to the flags. Everyone can see and hear jsu outplayed and out drilled ncat. Jsu did have a formation mess up and so did ncat have mess up. Neither mess up stoped the show or messed up the flow of the show. Even espn commentators gave jsu the W 🤷. Great work jsu and ncat. I see how ncat got the W, however, from watching it seems the flags gave ncat the edge. I wish espn didnt sponsor this event as it didnt market the event well and didnt allow the full botb experience where we get a full stand and field battle given the hbcu world believes meac perfects field show and swac perfects stand battle.

[@KBThaBandhead]

I don't understand why they would invite a program that doesn't have what they will be adjudicated on. Seems like they set JSU up to fail honestly. Horrible job ESPN

[@kentrelt5140]

@@KBThaBandhead bingo, but ncat fans don't want to accept the obvious. Pvamu, TXsu, Alcorn, ASU, ammu and others have flags (aux). Those would be a better apples to apples comparison. JSU had a great year on the field and in the stands which they should be in the top band. The ESPN commentators even gave jsu the win and was surprise when they didn't get it

[@georgiathighs]

@@kentrelt5140not having flags doesn’t contribute to a loss in a real marching competition…flags is included in formation and picture….which is under drilling

[@kentrelt5140]

@@georgiathighs agree. I'm saying for this event. Ncat flags are what separated this battle. JSU can only do so much without flags to give u visuals. Comparing the two, JSU own everything else