North Carolina A&T University/ESPN 'Band Of Year' HBCU National Championship Battle/ Dec. 15, 2023

[@Kimberly-f6h]

The best!!!! Congratulations NCAT🎉🎉🎉

[@Balance15-n7b]

Great show NCAT 👏. Golden Delight looked good as usual ❤

[@mygodshines]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 NCAT!!!!! Your showmanship and musically gifted arrangements and presentations are UNMATCHED!!!

[@i2sweetshorteep]

Congratulations!🎉🎊👏🏾🏆

[@lovenspired]

A win for one of us is a win for all of us. Therefore, sportsmanship and good character from everyone, including spectators, is an important virtue to hold to the HIGHEST degree. A&T is a great band and it shows through the performance. Congrats Aggies!

[@aptwanealucas1414]

Omg! A&T sounded amazing! Crisp, clear and flawless with every transition!

[@22deltagirl]

Poised and Polished-That’s the BGMM! AGGIE PRIDE💙💛

[@badlt5897]

This was a MASTERPIECE!

[@Dancegirl9-zr2nf]

Congratulations A&T for 2023 ESPN band of the year 🎉

[@lizajo123]

JSU all the way baby! Everyone did a fabulous job though!

[@shawnsaunders106]

Yall did yall thing on the field. When yall did the DJ kool part kill it. Deserved to win in all categories. AGGIE PRIDE

[@AGGIEMAN2000]

AGGIE PRIDE!!!!

[@sheaclarkson8206]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 to BOTH A&T and The SONIC BOOM of the South….❤ Both are excellent bands and representatives of the HBCU culture …….

[@KenKnucklesKnuckDogg]

A&T took it. The field show pageantry cannot be denied. 🎼🎵🎶🎺🎷BEHOLD! The💚and💛!

[@omegaman091]

We ARE the BIGGEST, BADEST AND BOLDEST SCHOOL IN THE LAND!! PERIODT. AGGIE PRIDE!!!

[@realcartikez]

This show really 🔥

[@420virgo]

Awesome job Bgmm

[@mbwell]

This looks fun.

[@marvindewitt7102]

I have never seen a more complete show. It is sad how SWAC groupies treat the other HBCU bands in other conferences EVERY BAND HAS THERE OWN SIGNATURE STYLE. I was there and JSU was great, but the show was not a JSU show- They ( the judges) made it clear to stick to your style. They hired HBCU professional musicians, directors and adjudicators who have been judging for longer than most of us were born. Sound is not the only deciding factor. There is nothing wrong with having a favorite, but let the professionals do what they do and accept it with some class. It is true what they say about your own kind, they will tear you down worse than any other race. That 100,000 check will provide scholarships for well-deserving students. These kids are talented no matter what school they represent. I'm an NCAT AGGIE (undergrad), an NSU SPARTAN( grad) and a BIG JACKSON FAN, but I still gave them props and made a donation to their programs..GROW UP.

[@omegaman091]

AGGIE PRIDE!!

[@mygodshines]

Well said!!

[@mygodshines]

Aggie Pride!!!

[@AB_1211]

🎯 Well said!! Thank you! #AggiePride

[@TeeeDay]

This is so true…big HBCU band fan for years. The MEAC schools were traditionally always known to have better musicians. When the Bayou Classic was first televised in the 90’s SU band and the Dolls became extremely popular. And slowly things changed. I hope FAMU can get back to their old sound.

[@veronicathomas1877]

The boom won this. Hands down. Now argue witcha mammy!!! #LuvDaBoom

[@ambreya601]

Did they run on to the field??

[@sl2dmax]

Yes we did and won. 🏆

[@ruthiesmith8574]

Most high-school don't do that. Didn't like the entry or exit of the band.

[@MrLdevelle]

You can’t possibly compare this to the J

[@quintdw]

Deduction i know damn well you iust didnt walk on rhe field. Throw the whole damn shoe away.

[@AB_1211]

Guess the judges saw it differently... Congrats Aggies!!!! #AggiePride

[@MrLANKY04]

JSU

[@MSdelta_nCO]

I had to come watch again. Sorry, not sorry. SBOTS won.

[@AB_1211]

Guess the judges saw it differently... Congrats Aggies!!!! #AggiePride

[@Fat2FitDrummah]

Being a fan of both bands, in all fairness, I think what won me over for A&T is the fact that the show felt complete. I agree that JSU is more powerful. However, NCAT came off more polished, drumline was on point, horns were good, key changes were dope, and auxiliary team was on it, dancing, flagging, and more. It gives you a lot to look at while hearing good music. JSU's drill was very dope, but I personally feel that they're missing small elements that will put them over the top. Not every judge is an extreme band head, only worried about "Crankin." Dynamics and a visual package matters... Both bands were amazing, though. ❤

[@christopherbaldwin5494]

NCA&T sucked. That show was boring. No marching or drilling. Lines all over the place. And song selection was basic. The announcer talked more than they played. You can't sit with a straight face and say they were good

[@Fat2FitDrummah]

@christopherbaldwin5494 nothing wrong with different opinions. Lol, I thought they were good. I appreciate core style and show style, so seeing both styles packed in one show is nice... I think JSU is great, I (only my opinion) just feel that NCAT had a better field presentation. If this was a 5th Quarter stand battle, JSU wins hands down...in a drumline battle, Cold Steel would WASH JSU drummers. Lol.

[@omegaman091]

To all the Haters!! we Won! I guess we paid the judges too!! I give you props JSU, and i've seen you against southern last year. SWAC bands can blow, but their field shows was kinda boring. A&T had more juice than JSU this go round. Both bands did a great job tho. But can't sleep on the small band with a big sound. AGGIE PRIDE!!

[@kendrickmitchell6864]

JSU should've won.They're show was flawless

[@Ashley-Niah]

They literally messed up the drill🧍🏾‍♀️

[@kendrickmitchell6864]

@@Ashley-Niah A&T drum major fell

[@Ashley-Niah]

@@kendrickmitchell6864he didnt fall it was a dance move🧍🏾‍♀️🧍🏾‍♀️

[@korycampbell8752]

Think you need to look up the definition of “flawless”

[@kendrickmitchell6864]

@@korycampbell8752 I know what flawless is.A&T clums ass drum major fell.They still gave them the band of the year BS.That's fucking favortism

[@carmenjackson4597]

Ncat all day!! 💙💛

[@jerseyvic3207]

FAMU everyday all day. You got to be kidding. they look like a high school band lmao. did they run on the field.

[@samcrenshaw4323]

Hmm.. they ran onto the field; interesting

[@justabroful]

good show aggies. Now ya'll go look at the JSU show. formations out of wack. at one point several students were on the left side in an island of their own. just looking lost. Took them almost 3 minutes to actually start a full field show. Who does a field show without a color guard? it just wasnt a good SHOW!!!.

[@robertpannell5486]

A&T flag girls are very good, and I like the way the band drills however when it comes to musicality, and balance they are average.

[@AB_1211]

Guess the judges saw it differently... Congrats Aggies!!!! #AggiePride

[@johnhinton1357]

Judges thought different, so your opinions didnt matter. Once again NCA&T winners!!! Swac need to keep their shows in the stands and see who can blow the loudest without playing quality music.

[@veronicathomas1877]

Go on and admit yall are NO COMPARISON to the SWAC

[@Avery-Mac]

Both bands did a great job. JSUs sound is unmatched this year. NCAT had a really good sound and was visually better. Sound was not better than JSU though. JSU should have left the drum solo out. It was poorly done and ineffective. You gotta give it to the NCAT auxiliary. They do many things well. NCAT is a more complete band but JSU is musically better and does good field shows. Hard to say who won.

[@BlackhawkMediaATL]

This is not true NCAT field show was average at best

[@Avery-Mac]

@@BlackhawkMediaATL I would say that I liked JSUs show better but neither band put forth their best show. Both shows were good but not the best I’ve seen if either.

[@brogeorge4039]

Next year, when the Sonic Boom of the South is back in this thang, and they will be, they will not make the mistake of being Original and Versatile, and will instead do a show they've done several times during the season like what A&T did! We're gonna ROCK DA HOUSE, run around, dance, and do what we do! IN OTHER WORDS, ADJUST TO THE LEVEL OF THE COMPETION and BLOW THEM AWAY AT WHAT THEY ONLY DO BEST! ✊🏽

[@pimmms2004]

There nothing wrong with following greatness!

[@AB_1211]

Just do what you do, bring your A game and let the chips fall where they fall. Congrats Aggies #AggiePride💙💛 #HBCUPride #SBOTS

[@Bikelife_22]

#BlackExcellenceEitherWayULook@IT

[@jaemimi9499]

songs?

[@RowdyMango]

Don’t know what the judges was looking at. They got this one completely wrong, from the degree of difficulty, the ladies, the music, and the overall showmanship. Congratulations to A&T. The judges are or were incompetent.

[@AB_1211]

Well, at least you said Congratulations!! That's more than I can say for the rest of these delusional JSU fans. Sad day when people can't accept that you might not always win but can still congratulate the other team. #HBCUPride

[@_A_O_79]

#AggiePride #AggiesDo

[@Brownlee777]

No

[@urbanprep87]

Um…no.

[@redprinceofficial]

Every band that competed here… out of tone, blatting, out of tune snare drums, not hitting any high steps as a group, louder is not better. Less flash and more substance. Every band is capable… dancers are on the verge of lewd moves. What band is gonna bring a solid show next year?

[@DelmusicLover]

Snooze fest.😴

[@j_y06]

They keep hating but still watching 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johnhinton1357]

Must be from that so called swac, that thinking blowing loud equal music.

[@omegaman091]

We ARE the BIGGEST, BADEST AND BOLDEST SCHOOL IN THE LAND!! PERIODT. AGGIE PRIDE

[@DelmusicLover]

@@j_y06 … b/c JSU was in the building; clearly 😅

[@DelmusicLover]

@@johnhinton1357 actually I’m from the MEAC; and JSU executed with clarity and power… there’s a difference. NCAT was mid and low intensity. K-bye.

[@marcmcpherson6960]

I couldn't help but think, "is this what happens when HBCUs move to a non-HBCU conference"? They sounded great, but their show was so boring--they have become like a PWI marching band with just a touch of Lawry's, but not too much.

[@c.o.8593]

A&T's current style now is what it was before they left the MEAC...STOP IT

[@marcmcpherson6960]

@c.o.8593 I'm SWAC, I grew up with bands that rocked the house, not bands that rocked people to sleep. So, I have no idea nor concept of what MEAC is or have been doing.

[@c.o.8593]

@@marcmcpherson6960 exactly y'all so stuck inside your own as..."bubble" that y'all can't/won't see the world outside the swac

[@Whoswac]

Boring. Jsu was better

[@Chimalayas2000]

In the stands they are, but field wise 🤣🤣🤣

[@sspann11]

​@@Chimalayas2000Cold Steel is all AT has to offer

[@awesomefan1678]

@@Chimalayas2000 The BOOM won both on and off the field. There is no way you can look at both shows and say that A&T was better. The BOOM had great drills, sound arrangements and overall musicianship. That Usher tribute was outstanding. The BOOM's show was exciting and had you on the edge of your seat. A&T's performance was very boring and took you to snooze city.

[@j_y06]

@@sspann11You lie like this to your mother?

[@sspann11]

​@j_y06 you know it's facts. The band barely even drilled. It was kind of embarrassing. I mean, they played Boogie Nights 🤦🏽

[@jmanhope1745]

The Blue & Gold Marching Machine appears to be slowly evolving/mutating into a mirror image of those bands from "across the tracks". NCA&T University, don't lose your Soul attempting to fit in!

[@hale2bme]

Why do we have these clown shows? Only HBCU bands have these antics.

[@nastynobel1]

😴😴😴😴😴

[@darkskincougarr]

JState went out there and played a conservative hand weren't themselves at all thats why the outcome wasn't in their favor. What happened to all the songs they've been killing ppl in the swac with this season? They 🥜 nutted up playing boring songs just like their competition. Trust me they still were good but uh its not what we're use to from the boom 💥 Aggies are along the lines of a pwi marching band which is totally different from the swac. There was so much going happening on the field flags, batons, all over the place dancers and drum majors. Congratulations 👏🏿🎉 to the judges whom prefer Macy's parades type shows/performances

[@AB_1211]

🤣🤣🤣Y'all can't even lose gracefully! That's why y'all be down there fist-fighting with SU...EVERYBODY CAN'T WIN!! Congrats Aggies!!!!!!! #AggiePride

[@King_savagekidd]

Only this jsu do is play loud u ain’t going win a band competition cuz u play loud bt hey

[@veronicathomas1877]

First of all, just WHAT are you attempting to convey? All I see is horrific grammar with that long run-on sentence? Made me think I'd had a stroke

[@dirtysprite6312]

NCAT is boring and stiff… east coast girlies don’t move like southern women

[@tylermiller5707]

They was boring

[@omegaman091]

But we Won! I guess we paid the judges too!! I give you props JSU, and i've seen you against southern last year. SWAC bands can blow, but their field shows was kinda boring. A&T had more juice than JSU this go round. Both bands did a great job tho. But can't sleep on the small band with a big sound. AGGIE PRIDE!!

[@carmenjackson4597]

Tell them southern girls to pick up some flags and batons. Then we can talk all about it. NCAT all day y’all know the show was good. JSU was good too but NCAT was the winner this time. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cojack424]

North Carolina may be on the East coast, but North Carolina is still considered the South