2021 Grand National Championships Week
Nov 10, 2021 17:02:10 GMT -6
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Post by coleeich on Nov 10, 2021 17:02:10 GMT -6
Okay people. Take these predictions with a grain of salt. 100% for fun and to break up the predictions monotony
Do I think the results come Saturday evening will be exactly this? No, not at all. Do I think there will be some crazy upsets, unexpected placements, and maybe even some unanticipated finalists? ABSOLUTELY. It is Grand Nationals, and ANYTHING can happen. SO, without further ado, I present my Pre-2021 Grand National Finals Predictions!
1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK
2. Flower Mound H.S., TX
3. The Woodlands H.S., TX
4. Avon H.S., IN
5. Ronald Reagan H.S., TX
6. Carmel H.S., IN
7. Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX
8. Marcus H.S., TX
9. Vista Ridge H.S., TX
10. Blue Springs H.S., MO
11. Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
12. William Mason H.S., OH
Music: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
Visual: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
General Effect: Flower Mound H.S., TX
Analysis: The way I see it, 1-8 are finals locks. I could also see the order changing drastically, but this is what I am going with. Also, please forgive me for my terrible humor. Work is insanely slow and I have nothing better to do, so welcome to my inner monologue.
Oh, and here's my breakdown of the rest of the top 20 in semis:
First out: Mustang H.S., OK (Don't judge me, I really think this whole bus incident is going to light a fire under them and help them out a lot. I remember back in 2018 being so shocked by how different the Mustang I heard at OBA sounded from the Mustang I heard at GN. Mustang this year is already way better than they were in 2018, but I am hoping the last two weeks have been super productive for them. Heck, I wouldn't be too terribly shocked if they randomly snuck into finals BARELY. Love a good redemption story. I am also always going to hype Oklahoma groups, so there's that inherent bias )
14. Fishers H.S., IN (Fishers. That is all.)
15. Wando H.S., IN (Just not super sold on this show, but they still perform it at such a high level. They could just as easily be in finals.)
16. Round Rock H.S., TX (#TeamTexas)
17. Castle H.S., IN (Controversial, I know)
18. Brownsburg H.S., IN (So. Freaking. Good.)
19. Homestead H.S., IN (I actually really enjoy this show! Hope to see them do well.)
20. O'Fallon Township H.S., IL (Not sold on this one either, but it's still O'Fallon, and they are so good as well!)
Good soup. Love all of these groups so much and I would literally be ecstatic to see anyone and everyone succeed at this contest. At the end of the day, these kids have worked so hard, and I am truly so proud of all of them for putting in the effort. Go band!
(P.S. I am not proofreading anything because this has been a stream of consciousness brought to you by yours truly and I would probably delete half of it if I did proof it. So sorry for any typos!)
Do I think the results come Saturday evening will be exactly this? No, not at all. Do I think there will be some crazy upsets, unexpected placements, and maybe even some unanticipated finalists? ABSOLUTELY. It is Grand Nationals, and ANYTHING can happen. SO, without further ado, I present my Pre-2021 Grand National Finals Predictions!
1. Broken Arrow H.S., OK
2. Flower Mound H.S., TX
3. The Woodlands H.S., TX
4. Avon H.S., IN
5. Ronald Reagan H.S., TX
6. Carmel H.S., IN
7. Claudia Taylor Johnson H.S., TX
8. Marcus H.S., TX
9. Vista Ridge H.S., TX
10. Blue Springs H.S., MO
11. Dobyns-Bennett H.S., TN
12. William Mason H.S., OH
Music: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
Visual: Broken Arrow H.S., OK
General Effect: Flower Mound H.S., TX
Analysis: The way I see it, 1-8 are finals locks. I could also see the order changing drastically, but this is what I am going with. Also, please forgive me for my terrible humor. Work is insanely slow and I have nothing better to do, so welcome to my inner monologue.
- Broken Arrow in 1st because go Oklahoma and also I just really think they have created something special with their show this year. Gave them the music and visual captions as well because why not. I think their GE is out of this world as well, but I don't think that any group will sweep with this stacked lineup.
- Speaking of incredible GE, I think pretty much everyone and their momma agrees that Flower Mound's program is designed soooo well. I have really enjoyed watching them perform, and I really think they can pull off 2nd if not 1st this year.
- Here's my first "Cole, what are you thinking" prediction: The Woodlands in 3rd because I think this show is so fun. Call me crazy for putting two Texas bands above the killer Indiana bands, but I don't care. I could see 3rd going to basically any of the others in the top 8 as well (that goes for basically every spot in the top 8 actually LOL).
- Avon in 4th because I think any lower might be considered a criminal offense (Carmel fans please don't hate me). This one is based more in my personal preference, but I could just as easily see them medal.
- Gonna have to put Ronald Reagan in 5th. Their show is literally so good!! Listen, I kind of just love all of these bands and shows, so you might as well stop reading now if you're tired of seeing me rave over them. (I will say, there's some juicy explanations down below, so don't actually stop reading). Okay, moving on.
- "Carmel in 6th??! What on Earth are you thinking?" The short answer is actually, I am not thinking. Carmel is incredible this year (as usual), but someone had to be 6th. That is my entire logic, don't question it. XOXO <3
- This next group was one of the hardest for me to place just based on their highly variable placements at San Antonio and at UIL a couple days ago. Claudia Taylor Johnson is on fire this year, so it is insane to me that they are my number 7. We will see how the cookie crumbles.
- Did I just say CTJ was hard to place? LOL Marcus really said "hold my beer." 3rd in UIL State finals, 7th in UIL State prelims, and 7th at San Antonio...you're killing me people! Love the show, consistently solid group, but gosh darn they are PUZZLING me...anyone? anyone? No? okay..MOVING ON
- Can't wait until Katy Perry/VR-hater man sees this one. Vista Ridge in 9th because the day we doubt #TeamTexas is a dark day indeed. Almost threw Round Rock into finals just based on their GN reputation, but I decided to keep them out because I wanted to put others in. I think VR will have a great showing this weekend, and I am super excited to see where they land!
- I have not seen anything from Blue Springs since St. Louis, but I don't really see a world where they don't make finals. They are great and that's that. It is not my favorite show design, but its still so good. So good.
- Dobyns-Bennett in 11th because it is a gut feeling. IT'S A GUT FEELING. DON'T ATTACK ME.
- William Mason in 12th because someone has always got to do worse than expected. We haven't seen a ton from them this year, so I am just going to boldly put them barely in. They will probably end up higher, heck they deserve to be, but alas this is the hill I am dying on. Also (and I pray this statement does not get me exiled from the HornRank forums) could possibly, POSSIBLY see Mustang, Fishers, Round Rock, Castle, or basically any of the peeps I have from 13 - 18 sneaking into finals. I have seen essentially no discussion on Mustang being a contender, and probably for good reason, but please refer to my statement below on why I think we should perhaps keep a closer eye on them.
Oh, and here's my breakdown of the rest of the top 20 in semis:
First out: Mustang H.S., OK (Don't judge me, I really think this whole bus incident is going to light a fire under them and help them out a lot. I remember back in 2018 being so shocked by how different the Mustang I heard at OBA sounded from the Mustang I heard at GN. Mustang this year is already way better than they were in 2018, but I am hoping the last two weeks have been super productive for them. Heck, I wouldn't be too terribly shocked if they randomly snuck into finals BARELY. Love a good redemption story. I am also always going to hype Oklahoma groups, so there's that inherent bias )
14. Fishers H.S., IN (Fishers. That is all.)
15. Wando H.S., IN (Just not super sold on this show, but they still perform it at such a high level. They could just as easily be in finals.)
16. Round Rock H.S., TX (#TeamTexas)
17. Castle H.S., IN (Controversial, I know)
18. Brownsburg H.S., IN (So. Freaking. Good.)
19. Homestead H.S., IN (I actually really enjoy this show! Hope to see them do well.)
20. O'Fallon Township H.S., IL (Not sold on this one either, but it's still O'Fallon, and they are so good as well!)
Good soup. Love all of these groups so much and I would literally be ecstatic to see anyone and everyone succeed at this contest. At the end of the day, these kids have worked so hard, and I am truly so proud of all of them for putting in the effort. Go band!
(P.S. I am not proofreading anything because this has been a stream of consciousness brought to you by yours truly and I would probably delete half of it if I did proof it. So sorry for any typos!)