Penn State University Marching Blue Band Complete Pregame: October 30, 2010 (vs. Michigan)

The Penn State Blue Band performs their traditional pregame performance in Beaver Stadium on October 30, 2010 vs. Michigan.
[11/17/12] - Comments detrimental to Penn State University, the Penn State Blue Band, or comments that are offensive or inappropriate in nature will be removed promptly.
Video obtained from Blue Band 2010 DVD Yearbook. Credit attributed to Mike Pochan, videographer.

[@thrillchick2fast4u]

I find it extremely classy they made a Michigan logo formation, even though Michigan is the opponent. It just makes me even more proud to be a Nittany Lion.

[@okedoke1234]

Good Lord this is awesome! PSU Class of '86! Brings back GREAT memories!

[@Mountaineer3615]

I always have to chuckle when I hear "AND WOMEN!" I dont know why I find it so freakin adorable.

[@danielayoung6767]

Wow, they are breath taking. I'm from the EMU MB and I cannot wait to travel there to Penn State this weekend for our EMU vs PSU game~

[@tuamadreeilmiore]

I'm in the second row of the crowd behind the freshman cheerleaders :)

[@joeburkle]

Sweet sweet memories, the best!

[@Manguskahn]

Class of 2010 reporting in from my station in Okinawa, Japan. My younger brother was an Euphonium player during this game, and I couldn't be more proud of him. WE ARE!!!

[@OriginalUncleBill]

Still the best Natn'l Anthem in college sports! Overall, more exciting and imposing on the field than Ohio State, our closest competitor. Of course, as a Blue Band Alumni (1966-67), I am being totally objective.

[@steverutledge4795]

This game was crazy. Ears were ringing the next day

[@hetaliafan64]

I have to say having the feature twirler work with our Bellefonte majorettes is a great honor.

[@TheRodFarva]

The best bands are in the Big Ten and it's not even close.

[@2009grifin1]

Please, please google West Chester University and see what "state of the art" marching band looks and sounds like. PSU and most of the Big Ten bands play everything at the same tempo, dynamic level and tone color!

[@fortnightgaming4261]

2009grifin1 funny how you'd say that...UM and OSU are thought to be two of the most prolific and most storied bands in the country. Not even close. West Chester??? Please.

[@2009grifin1]

What are your qualifications...other than being blind and totally inept.

[@fortnightgaming4261]

Family member of multiple local and National Title holding marching band...might have heard of them...North Penn Marching Knights. Now went to PSU and know the storied past of both UM and OSU. Next you're going to tell me that the Indiana University at Bloomington Music School is 3rd rate too right?

[@fortnightgaming4261]

By the way...I only gave my opinion. I did it without getting personal or insulting. You lowered yourself and your standards to that of a State School. Pathetic.

[@PSUPERCY]

I just realized that I was at this game. McGloin's first signature game. We ARE!!!!

[@devonwalter6053]

PENN STATE!!

[@TheMokeleMbembe]

When I marched it wasn't that formal, but essentially yes. The bass and cymbals are the same for pregame and halftime, but there are 10 snare spots in pregame, to be potentially filled from a pool of 18 total snare and tenor players. Usually veteran members will take the spots at the beginning of the season but as the drill is learned and rehearsed, the shadows become familiar with it and which member marches the show each week is just agreed upon among the people who know each drill spot.

[@jeffrachau4305]

I think the Penn State/Michigan rivalry is the greatest in college football. I know my friends in Columbus will disagree,lol. We waited a long time for this. As a lifelong Nittany Lion, much respect for the Wolverines-the flagship of the Big Ten.

[@555mrbucky]

Joe Pa's house!

[@cutlass528]

@idfkandrew thank you! you guys do a fantastic job as well!

[@ddpdtdt]

One of the best pregames in my 4 years. However, nothing beats Notre Dame in 2007 and OSU the same year!

[@hfelton]

Fight On State, indeed. Watching this made made me an old fart, feel young again, though I attended an Eastern school without a football team and none of this kind of terrific Americana. It's too bad that when networks televise games of schools with great pageantry, like this, they don't show the pre-game activities rather than talking heads in a studio bloviating.

[@twilitprincess]

YAYYYY! My sister is in this! And i am proud to say that I will be in this in a couple weeks. :)

[@AndrewMichaelM]

Awesome performance! I'm in the MSU Spartan Marching Band (:

[@LaurynLehman]

I really dig this - the drill work is AWESOME. I play tenor saxophone in the MMB. :)

[@myeager90]

best pregame show of all time!

[@ClassyMarching14]

what is it with bands like Penn State and OSU and their ramps entrances?

[@AnneLiesveld]

I have to admit it is wierd as a GO BIG RED!! (hint hint) fan to see as much blue in your sea of blue as we have red in our sea of RED (hint hint) LOL It is like BLUE-out to the nth degree.

[@cbacker513]

not necessarily. the entire drumline re auditions weekly for pregame spots, with the best being placed on either snare, bass or cymbals. those who didnt make it "shadow" pregame and watch/help from sideline

[@qwerty00183]

Why are the snare drums so up high?

[@ftlfl1900]

Praying for PSU!

[@555mrbucky]

Wait you are the drum major!

[@micklinm]

So, the tenor drummers never get to play pregame? They just sit and watch every time?

[@micklinm]

Ok so regardless of what drum you play anyone has a shot at getting to play some kind of drum at pregame then everyone goes back to their original drum for halftime?

[@modanya20]

WE ARE PENN STATE!!!!!

[@phillyblade215]

good quality nice job

[@2009grifin1]

I am a Penn State fan from childhood and have many fond memories of going to games with family and friends. However, if you are going to make the claim that the Blue Band is “the best band in the land” you need to check out West Chester University - a band that is, how shall I say…. More state of the art.!

[@lazypanda19]

On, Wisconsin! Try actually high-stepping for a full performance at once! Still an entertaining pregame though.

[@allpeeps4me]

At Texas A&M we don't even have tenor drummers

[@555mrbucky]

Cool kid

[@wadoryu2u]

We are... Penn state!!!

[@Sharonhernandezz]

My band teacher is in there

[@dingdongditch1000]

Didn't Penn State win this game?

[@lpatterson328]

@twilitprincess Just wait until Saturday!!

[@wadoryu2u]

The snare drummers only keep their drums up for the pregame

[@cutlass528]

@dingdongditch1000 yeah we did

[@pat805805]

@lazypanda19 we do high step the entire performance

[@jethawksNlatrobe]

ive watched a million of psu blue band pregames. but this one with the crowd is dirty!!!!

[@twilitprincess]

@lpatterson328 I look forward to it :D

[@jethawksNlatrobe]

wow........

[@brp5121]

yup, can't high step the whole time if they aren't raised up

[@timothymarsh521]

Psu band is far better then dotting the eye 👁 of osu

[@555mrbucky]

go psu! roll the tide today!

[@lpatterson328]

@twilitprincess Get 'em up, rookie!!!

[@ShadowSharkTV]

@qwerty00183 so they can high step

[@555mrbucky]

@osubuckeyeboy25 thanks!

[@britbandaries7271]

yes, but the best football is played in the SEC- GEAUX TIGERS

[@okedoke1234]

Yeah how bout those Florida Gators and Texas A&M Aggies....0-2 out of conference start.....WTG SEC

[@swatson999]

Too bad that didn't actually happen though.

[@twilitprincess]

@lpatterson328 Hahaha I am!! ;) BB rocks

[@ZomiPuKhamLianKhaiZogamkhaita]

ZOMI ZOGAMKHAITA STATE MICHIGAN

[@barbaralindemuth3855]

Lisayos...you are foolish to believe what you have read in the media...clearly you don,t have your facts straight

[@phillyblade215]

good quality nice job