SinceThe70s Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Marching bands are the only kind of entertainment I think appropriate, at a football game. And a really good band is a joy to watch. OSU, USC, and most of the big schools have good bands. I was always a fan of the traditionally black college bands, but I haven't seen too many examples, in recent years. Major exceptions are the bands from Florida Southern and Southern University and A&M College (the "Human Jukebox"). I also think Stanford's band is very fun to watch---and, let's face it, completely crazy at times. Except when one gets freight-trained by a Cal State player
yungmack Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 When I saw "best damn band" in the title, I thought of Led Zeppelin, not the Ohio State Marching Band. Guess I'm on a different wavelength. And also quite old.
reddogblitz Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) I'm gonna be at that game and now am freakin' really looking forward to it even more now. I hope they do script Ohio. Terry dotting the I would be sweet. I played in the North Texas State University Fighting Mean Green Band and we were the BEST! But Ohio State will do. The band I play in now plays French National Defile which is the march they do script Ohio to. Thanks for posting this. Go BILLS !! Edited September 22, 2017 by reddogblitz
#34fan Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 The best damn band was also in London for the Bills vs the Jaguars game in October of 2015 Amazing show! -Not my first time seeing them, but they literally blow the doors off any other school marching band.
BobbyC81 Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 2nd best. I rate USC as the top band followed by OSU. Nobody beats the Stanford band!!
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 Are you an OSU football fan? If so, read on. My son just entered high school and is in the marching band. I had heard a few years ago that our marching band is head and shoulders above the others in the area. Our football team not so much. So I go to the first game of the year to see my son play at half-time and this player on the other team (Lindenhurst) just wrecks the game, a man among boys. WR, LB and kicker. Unstoppable. The next morning I pick up the Sunday paper and he's front and center on the high school section...and he's committed to OSU as a tight end. Here's the story: http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/football/ohio-state-football-commit-jeremy-ruckert-ready-for-a-big-senior-year-at-lindenhurst-1.14107369 And if you're interested in a high school marching band that doesn't suck: i know exactly which TE you are talking about without opening the link. He is incredible, top TE recruit in the country and truthfully they are lucky to get him considering they are fairly inept at utilizing TEs, haha. Thanks for the links!
Kirby Jackson Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) The best damn band in the land is incredible at all times. The Michael Jackson tribute is my favorite (besides script Ohio): . Did you know that only a few non-band members have ever dotted the i? One of them happens to have a grandson on our team. If you guys like marching bands you need to be at Mardi Gras. In addition to your Gramblings and Southern we have AMAZING high school marching bands (St. Paul's, Edna Karr, Landry-Walker, etc...) but St. Augustine Marching 100 is my favorite. That is where Fournette & the Honey Badger (amongst many others) went. At any rate here's a bit from them: Also, I would venture to say that if you put Louisiana against the rest of the country in a Ryder Cup style battle of the bands they'd still probably win. If you've been to Mardi Gras ever you've seen a lot of these bands. They are truly amazing. St. Aug marched in like 9 parades (a couple times the same day)!! That parade route is miles long. Edited September 22, 2017 by Kirby Jackson
Blokestradamus Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 The best damn band was also in London for the Bills vs the Jaguars game in October of 2015 In retrospect, one of the more enjoyable aspects of that day They really are very good. I'm not a marching band kinda guy but I certainly appreciate their collective talent.
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 So they aren't going to Iowa? @salsports The Penn State marching band will perform at halftime of the Bills game Sunday.
BuffaloBud Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 The best damn band in the land is incredible at all times. The Michael Jackson tribute is my favorite (besides script Ohio): . Did you know that only a few non-band members have ever dotted the i? One of them happens to have a grandson on our team. If you guys like marching bands you need to be at Mardi Gras. In addition to your Gramblings and Southern we have AMAZING high school marching bands (St. Paul's, Edna Karr, Landry-Walker, etc...) but St. Augustine Marching 100 is my favorite. That is where Fournette & the Honey Badger (amongst many others) went. At any rate here's a bit from them: Also, I would venture to say that if you put Louisiana against the rest of the country in a Ryder Cup style battle of the bands they'd still probably win. If you've been to Mardi Gras ever you've seen a lot of these bands. They are truly amazing. St. Aug marched in like 9 parades (a couple times the same day)!! That parade route is miles long. 14 non-band members have dotted the "I". Earle Bruce was the last - was there for that one. https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2016/09/74668/a-rundown-of-non-band-members-to-dot-the-i-in-script-ohio Based on his life story I would like to see Chris Carter get the opportunity.
Mark Vader Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 USC wins cheerleaders, OSU can have the band... I have a personal preference between the two groups, but this is not the place for that... If you are referring to the young ladies in the white sweaters at USC, don't you dare call them cheerleaders to their faces. They are the "USC Song Girls", and they let you know that.
Kirby Jackson Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 14 non-band members have dotted the "I". Earle Bruce was the last - was there for that one. https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2016/09/74668/a-rundown-of-non-band-members-to-dot-the-i-in-script-ohio Based on his life story I would like to see Chris Carter get the opportunity. He's a great call!!! I'd like to add two more names at some point Jim Tressel and Kyle Snyder.
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) 14 non-band members have dotted the "I". Earle Bruce was the last - was there for that one. https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2016/09/74668/a-rundown-of-non-band-members-to-dot-the-i-in-script-ohio Based on his life story I would like to see Chris Carter get the opportunity. Earle has Alzheimer's - glad he got to do that. Marlon Kerner played at OSU and is the Bills director of employee engagement - I doubt he's selected but you never know! He tweeted about it, haha. Edited September 22, 2017 by YoloinOhio
jimmy10 Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 But U2 just played a show there like two weeks ago.
Chilly Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 If you are going to Bills- Tampa game on 10/22 you will see The Ohio State marching band perform at New Era! Sometimes a better experience than the team itself... the band never lets us down! https://tbdbitl.osu.edu This might be the highlight of that game! The best damn band was also in London for the Bills vs the Jaguars game in October of 2015 Ohh I forgot I've seen them before! That was a cool show. Thanks!
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 they play at Kinnick on 11/4... They play at every away stadium except Penn State. And are never booed. They play to the home crowd. It's fun. correct. Of course no one needs a band to sell out a college game. But sometimes .... no matter what happens in the game, the band is always worth it! Why don't they play at Penn State?
Solomon Grundy Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Man, I thought you meant Earth, Wind and Fire
Billsmovinup Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 One of the most worn out boring traditions in sport. The freaking lame a$$ marching band.
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