Band Gets Honorable Mention on College Fan site

[Maxell]

www.collegesports-fans.com/articles/marching-bands-2007.html

Best College Bands of 2007

#10 - Michigan Marching Band - Having seen the Michigan Marching Band in person on many occasions, I can tell you that this is a group which is rich in tradition with one of the most recognizable fight songs in the history of college athletics. Ironically, it was the MMB who performed the first "Script Ohio" which their rivals at Ohio State are well known for.

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#9 - Southern University Human Jukebox - One of the most well-known marching bands in the nation, the Southern University Human Jukebox is featured on national TV in the annual Grambling vs. Southern football game.

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#8 - Stanford University Marching Band - The Stanford University Marching Band is known as "The World's Largest Rock and Roll Band" and is a student-led "scatter band" that is known for controversial shows. From playing outside the OJ Simpson courthouse to making fun of nuns at Notre Dame. Personally I am not a fan of the antics, but you have to respect the creativity.

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#7 - Jackson State University Marching Band - "The Sonic Boom of the South" features tremendous intensity and has performed at several big-name TV events. Known for their fast-paced "Tiger Run-On," this nearly 300 member marching band has an impressive reputation from their fans and rivals alike.

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#6 - Tennessee Pride of the Southland Band - The University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band is one of the nation's oldest bands having formed in 1869. Like many bands on this list, the Pride of the Southland has benefited greatly from their football team's success, but "Rocky Top" and the "Power T" formation make up one of the most fabled traditions of any college marching band.

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#5 - Fightin' Texas Aggie Band - The largest military marching band in the world, the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band at Texas A&M has over 400 members. The Fightin' Texas Aggie Band has a very strong tradition with a rich history as the band members not only eat together but also lives together as a military unit.

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#4 - Florida A&M Marching 100 - The FAMU Marching "100" is probably the most famed of all of the HBCU bands receiving numerous honors including having been referred to as "the most imitated band in America." Labeled "the best marching band in the nation" by Sports Illustrated in 1992, the Marching "100" also won the 1985 Sudler Marching Band Trophy.

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#3 - USC Trojan Marching Band - The Spirit of Troy also refers to themselves as "The Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe," but I disagree, though I do rank them very highly. Exposure and tradition are two of the strengths of the Trojan Marching Band as they have made several appearances on Jeopardy! and they have performed with countless celebrities.

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#2 - Ohio State University Marching Band - "The Best Damn Band in the Land" is indeed one of the top precision marching bands in the nation, if not the best. But while Ohio State always has a very good band, their Top 10 football program has handed them a lot of attention and publicity that other bands at schools like Florida A&M, Jackson State, and Southern haven’t been blessed with.

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#1 - Ohio University Marching 110 - "The Most Exciting Band in the Land!" is a perfect moniker for the Ohio University band that ranks as the best band in college football. With their physically demanding marching style, high-energy performances, halftime dances and strong support of a football team that, until 2006, was mediocre at best, it doesn’t get any better than Ohio University’s band. A fast-improving football program could help vault the Marching 110 into the spotlight in the future.

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Best College Marching Bands Honorable Mention:
Wisconsin Marching Band
North Carolina A&T Blue & Gold Marching Machine
Norfolk State Marching Band
University of Oklahoma Marching Band
Rice Marching Owl Band

[JayBee]

That's what I'm talking about! Even though we didn't make the top 10, we still got recognition. I wonder what happened to BCC? I guess they just have big numbers.

[Aggie One]

Goes to show you being big doesn't necessarily translate into being good.

[Gator]

I agree A1. PV could not maneuver at all. They moved in position like a white high school band, and it was only to make the shape of Texas and spell out PVU.

[JayBee]

gator2 said:

I agree A1. PV could not maneuver at all. They moved in position like a white high school band, and it was only to make the shape of Texas and spell out PVU.

Oh! I was trying to figure out what that was. Also, they had to feature their drumline because to me, they couldn't really blow that well.

[Aggie One]

IMO, with one or two exceptions the best bands are in the MEAC. SWAC bands may get air and PR time but they just aren't that good muscially.

[csf2007]

Glad to see you guys are pleased with the mention. Your band has a very strong online reputation and my sources in the marching band world speak highly of you.

Feel free to click through the link or use my link and promote this list on Digg.com or StumbleUpon to help bring even more attention to your band and the other great bands that made this list.

www.digg.com/football/The_Best_College_Marching_Bands_2007

www.collegesports-fans.com/articles/marching-bands-2007.html

[csf2007]

Also, feel free to "brag" about your mention in the rankings to PV and other schools as I am curious to see which schools "care" the most about rankings like this and may factor that into the 2008 rankings.

[treese]

csf2007 said:

Also, feel free to "brag" about your mention in the rankings to PV and other schools as I am curious to see which schools "care" the most about rankings like this and may factor that into the 2008 rankings.

One thing people learn about A&T, is that we don't go around bragging about this and that! IT DO WHAT IT DO!!!

[Maxell]

treese said:

csf2007 said:

Also, feel free to "brag" about your mention in the rankings to PV and other schools as I am curious to see which schools "care" the most about rankings like this and may factor that into the 2008 rankings.

One thing people learn about A&T, is that we don't go around bragging about this and that! IT DO WHAT IT DO!!!

We are a humble crowd! ;D

[Maxell]

csf2007 said:

Glad to see you guys are pleased with the mention. Your band has a very strong online reputation and my sources in the marching band world speak highly of you.

Feel free to click through the link or use my link and promote this list on Digg.com or StumbleUpon to help bring even more attention to your band and the other great bands that made this list.

www.digg.com/football/The_Best_College_Marching_Bands_2007

www.collegesports-fans.com/articles/marching-bands-2007.html

Thanks for dropping by!

[csf2007]

Glad to see you guys liked the mention. I'll stop in to see what's going on with the band and you all from time to time - take care!

[truthseeker]

bcc is not in the top 10??? somethings wrong with that poll!!!