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  Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps is a Division I drum and bugle corps based in Concord, California and founded in 1970, and is a member corps of Drum Corps International.
The Blue Devils (sometimes just "the Devils" or "BD") are the most successful corps of the DCI era, with a total of eleven world champion titles to their name over the four decades of DCI's existence.
The Devils have long stuck to jazz and Latin repertoires, including their famous use of the Channel One Suite (at the time of its performance in 1976, the longest single piece ever performed in the DCI circuit), as well as such notable repertoires as the music of Chick Corea and Chuck Mangione.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Devils_Drum_and_Bugle_Corps   (447 words)

  
 Blue Devils - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Devils were a group of French soldiers who fought in World War I (French: "les Diables Bleus").
The Oklahoma City Blue Devils were a legendary territory jazz band based in Oklahoma, led by bass player Walter Page in the 1920s and 1930s.
The Blue Devils are a modern Division I drum and bugle corps from Concord, California.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blue_Devils   (197 words)

  
 Blue Devils - DrumCorpsWiki
Founded in 1957, The Blue Devils’ objective is to develop personal character through challenging physical, emotional, mental, and social activities while promoting the values of dedication, hard work, and commitment to a team effort.
That extraordinary show was the vehicle for a season-long slow-motion race as the surging Blue Devils finally caught and passed the streaking Cavaliers to capture their 11th DCI championship, after a three-year hiatus, with a finals score of 98.8.
Tom Float, Blue Devils Percussion Caption Head from 1982 to 1990, is often credited for creating the snare drum "scoop," which is a curved plastic arc attached to the bottom of a snare drum.
www.drumcorpswiki.com /index.php/Blue_Devils   (1770 words)

  
 Central Kentucky Blue Devils 14u Baseball Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Central Kentucky Blue Devils Baseball Club was formed on November 1, 1999 by coaches and parents from the Central Kentucky Area to provide our children the opportunity to play baseball at the state and national level.
The Blue Devils were plagued with errors the whole tournament while the Cobras played exceptional defense.
Josh Kuhn pitched a strong 6 2/3 innings for the Blue Devils and was relieved by Michael Bottoms.
eteamz.active.com /ckybluedevils/index.cfm   (1104 words)

  
 Fredonia State Athletics - Basketball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
After falling to the Blue Devils twice during the regular season, Oneonta came away with a victory in its third try, defeating the Devils 67-44 in an ECAC matchup that ended Fredonia State's season...
Sophomore guard Maria Scaffidi became the third Blue Devil women this season to earn the weekly SUNYAC Player of the Week award when she was cited by the conference Feb. 20...
The Blue Devils tied a school record for wins in a season and dealt Cortland its only league loss of the regular season with a 60-54 upset at Steele Hall...
www.fredonia.edu /athletics/wbasketb/index.asp   (830 words)

  
 Blue Devils This Week
The Blue Devil tennis squad is the final fall sport to report, coming in Friday, Aug. 27.
Strop, who was the Blue Devils' defensive coordinator the last six seasons, addressed the defense first.
The Blue Devils will replace their entire starting offensive line, but Ohman is not overly concerned about the wholesale changes.
www.uwstout.edu /athletics/wk/2004-05/wk1.082304.html   (1470 words)

  
 Sports Divisions at Merced College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils under Coach Lewis are extremely well-prepared for the next level; they matriculate to four-year schools at the rate of approximately 90 percent.
Blue Devil basketball players flow in a steady stream from Merced College to four-year schools across the country.
Blue Devil water polo players not only excel in the pool, they also matriculate successfully to such four-year programs as UC Berkely, UCLA, and Pepperdine, San Diego State, and UC Davis.
www.merced.cc.ca.us /mcad/division.htm   (782 words)

  
 Why a Blue Devil?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Believing a choice utilizing the school colors of dark blue and white to be appropriate, the newspaper editors urged a selection from among the nominations of Blue Titans, Blue Eagles, Polar Bears, Blue Devils, Royal Blazes, or Blue Warriors.
None of the nominations won strong favor but Blue Devils apparently had enough support to elicit the criticism that it would arouse opposition on the Methodist campus "for obvious reasons," and that it might prove risky and jeopardize football if a controversial name were used at that particular time.
With the popular Red Devil mascot frequently being challenged throughout the country, the origin of Duke's Blue Devil is one of the most often requested items of information in the University Archives.
www.sportsstats.com /duke/misc/bludvl.html   (510 words)

  
 Fredonia State Athletics - Hockey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils are returning to Geneseo for a SUNYAC Tournament playoff series for the third straight year...
The Blue Devils defeated Potdam, 5-3, to complete their weekend home sweep of the Bears in the first round of the SUNYAC Tournament...
The Blue Devils, now 1-1-1 in the SUNYAC, won their first conference game in three tries this season downing Brockport 4-1 at Steele Hall...
www.fredonia.edu /athletics/hockey/index.asp   (1018 words)

  
 The Concord Blue Devils
If you are one of those Blue Devils fans who has not made your membership gift this year, please give some serious consideration to the value that this activity has for you as a fan, and on the kids who perform for you.
When you donate to The Blue Devils, your name is listed on The Blue Devils web site and in our newsletters and programs as a "Friend of The Blue Devils." You can donate online or by contacting Gail Schultz at 925 689-2918 ext.
The Blue Devils have been fortunate to be able to pay for much of their operating costs through income derived from a charity bingo operation.
www.bluedevils.org /about/howtohelp.php   (2373 words)

  
 Blue Devil Athletics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils recently handed out their team awards and Kawski and Gonzenbach were named MVPs.
Maier was one of five Blue Devils on the 2006 All-WIAC baseball squad.
The majority of the games are broadcast by WMEQ 880 AM radio, but UW-Stout athletics also offers Blue Devil Radio to fill in the gaps.
www.uwstout.edu /athletics   (514 words)

  
 Arlington Blue Devils Home Page
The Arlington Blue Devils are proud to be affiliated with the North Texas Youth Football Association.
The Arlington Blue Devil's goal is to provide a quality competitive football program that promotes a healthy attitude towards cheerleading and football.
N.T.Y.F.A. and the Arlington Blue Devils are dedicated to providing young athletes who posses the desire and competitive pride the opportunity to compete with others across the Metroplex.
www.arlingtonbluedevils.org   (258 words)

  
 Blue Devils head to Europe - 2005
Upon arrival in Amsterdam, The Blue Devils will transfer to their housing site in La Gorgue, France to prepare for their first performance at a Drum Corps Europe contest sponsored by DCE and Muremo/Dynasty Europe at the KV Kortrijk Football Stadium, Guldensporen Stadium, in the town of Kortrijk, Belgium on Saturday June 25th.
After their time in Paris, The Blue Devils will continue their journey to the Lombardy region of Northern Italy for six days of performances and sightseeing in Milan, Venice, Modena and Lecco, site of the Italian Marching Band Championships on Sunday July 3rd sponsored by the Italian Marching Show Bands Association.
This will be an experience of a lifetime for The Blue Devil members, and give them an opportunity to enjoy a variety of diverse cultures, traditions, customs and contemporary lifestyles of the world community through performances and personal interaction.
journals.aol.com /rickzworld/MyWorld/entries/336   (559 words)

  
 DUKE BASKETBALL PLAYER CARD LIST - THE CARD GALLERY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Tips from the Blue Devils - Being able to dribble and shoot the ball with both hands is a valuable asset.
Tips from the Blue Devils - Whether it is a teammate or an opponent, show good sportsmanship by respecting their feelings.
He has led the Blue Devils to five straight NCAA Tournaments and two Final Four berths in the last three years.
members.aol.com /dukecard1/g89duke/g89duke.html   (1251 words)

  
 Drum Corps International (DCI) -- The World's Top Drum and Bugle Corps - 35
Blue Knights to present “Dark Knights” in 2006
The mission of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is to further the education and growth toward maturity of young people by providing them the opportunity to participate in a performing arts organization of the highest caliber.
The Blue Knights Organization instills self-discipline, develops leadership and life skills and enhances self-esteem.
www.dci.org /corps/corps.cfm?corps_id=7ca093b6-2ffc-416d-9716-7c196f99f9cd   (106 words)

  
 FOX Sports - COLLEGE BASKETBALL - Duke Blue Devils Team Tournament
SWEET 16 UPDATE: The Blue Devils will be making their ninth straight appearance in a regional semifinal when they take on LSU this week in the Atlanta Regional after registering two double-digit victories in the opening rounds.
Butthe Blue Devils' stars had help in their second-round victory in the Atlanta Regional Saturday over George Washington from the supporting cast of Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts.
The Blue Devils got by in the regular season by using seven players with Redick and Williams joined in the starting lineup by Dockery, Greg Paulus and usually Josh McRoberts — with Nelson and Lee Melchionni coming off the bench.
msn.foxsports.com /cbk/team?statsId=173   (541 words)

  
 Duke Basketball Tickets, 2005 2006 Duke Basketball Schedule, Duke Tickets, Cameron Indoor Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils feature two of the nation's biggest senior stars in bratty sharpshooter J.J. Redick and big man Shelden Williams, two freshmen phenoms in golden boy Greg Paulus, the athletic Josh McRoberts and one Hall of Fame coach.
Angry Blue Devils are bad news for the rest of the ACC and the college basketball nation.
Take notice: When buying Duke Blue Devil basketball tickets, be prepared to take a trip to Indianapolis for the 2006 Final Four.Like Christian Laettner and Danny Ferry before him, Redick is the latest in a long line of Duke stars that ACC basketball ticket holders love to hate.
www.gotickets.com /sports/college_basketball/acc/duke_blue_devils.php   (669 words)

  
 Blue Devils Video Feature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils offer the most comprehensive video library available to the fans of DCI.
Experience the emotional and physical roller coaster of the 2003 season — and the championship week —through the eyes of The Blue Devils members and staff.
The Blue Devils proudly present this special video compilation featuring a through-the-years look at one of the most successful percussion programs in the history of Drum Corps International.
www.vicfirth.com /features/bluedevils_video_feature.html   (555 words)

  
 Walter Page's Blue Devils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils were an early Kansas City Jazz band, several members of this band would go on to and play in Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra and the Count Basie Orchestra.
The Blue Devils played in the Southwest and travelling by car played small clubs and dance halls.
The Blue Devils regrouped and hired Lester Young and Druie Bess, but Moten ended up absorbing most of the Blue Devils, even including Walter Page.
www.redhotjazz.com /bluedevils.html   (207 words)

  
 Northern Steel Blue Devils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Blue Devils travelled to Fort Wayne, IN as defending Region D Champions, and won the 2004 Championship!
The BLue Devils entered the P.P.A. State Tournament in the top spot, and clinched the championship with a 2-1 OT win over the North Stars!
For the second straight year, the Northern Steel Blue Devils brought home the top honors for their age group from Strongsville, OH.
eteamz.active.com /NSBD/index.cfm   (603 words)

  
 Blue Devils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Blue Devils Chris Tanzey and Robbie Cattanach take out top honours at NSW Premier League Presentation night 1/7
Blue Devils vs Sydney FC, 7pm kickoff, 8 July, Belconnen Soccer Centre, McKellar
Blue Devils Chris Tanzey and Robbie Cattanach take out top honours at NSW Premier League Gold Medal Presentation Night, Friday 1 July.
www.bluedevilsfc.com /devils   (154 words)

  
 Boston.com / Sports / College / Men's basketball / Blue Devils cream of crop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is another blue-blood regional, with Duke and Kentucky leading the way and they could very well meet in Austin, which will bring back memories of the 1992 classic Blue Devil victory in the East Regional final that is arguably the greatest game in NCAA Tournament history.
The bottom half of their draw should produce some challenges, but nothing the Devils can't overcome.
The feeling here is that the trend will continue and the Blue Devils will dance from Austin into St. Louis and a possible Final Four rematch against UConn from a year ago.
www.boston.com /sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2005/03/14/blue_devils_cream_of_crop   (463 words)

  
 Duke Basketball
Duke campers and fans at Cameron Indoor Stadium were treated to a sneak peak at next year's team when several members of the Blue Devil basketball team scrimmaged Monday night.
The season opener is less than 60 days away as Josh Vaughan and the Richmond Spiders invade Wallace Wade Stadium on September 2nd to face the Blue Devils.
Devils Illustrated begins a series previewing all 12 Duke opponents with an overview of the Spiders.
duke.rivals.com   (427 words)

  
 Duke Blue Devils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Jake Byrne scored the only goal in the fourth period and Duke went scoreless for the final 27 1/2 minutes as Johns Hopkins won the NCAA Division I championship with a 9-8 victory over the Blue Devils on Monday at Lincoln Financial Field.
The less-experienced Blue Devils had talked of a rematch after the Blue Jays posted an 11-10, double-overtime victory on April 8.
The Blue Jays, playing in their 34th consecutive NCAA Tournament, completed their season 16-0 and improved to 8-8 in championship games.
www.allsports.com /network/content?site=1296&story=54369   (382 words)

  
 Blue Devils-349th Infantry Regiment-88th Infantry Division-Blue Devils
Our focus is towards preserving Community, Family and Historical knowledge and being the best Blue Devils research website in the World.
The shield is blue for Infantry; the gold bend is taken from the arms of Alsace in France.
The chief is made white to avoid having a blue quatrefoil on a blue field.
www.mtmestas.com /Military/349th_InfReg   (411 words)

  
 Central Connecticut State University, Official Athletic Site - Men's Soccer
Jorden Holder was selected by the St. Louis Steamers in the third round of the Major Indoor Soccer League draft on Wednesday, March 8.
The Central Connecticut senior ended his career as a Blue Devil in the fall, leaving the team as the program's all-time assists leader.
Holder, who led the nation in assists per game in 2005, joins 17 other Blue Devil players who have signed professionally during the program's history.
ccsubluedevils.cstv.com /sports/m-soccer/ccon-m-soccer-body.html   (240 words)

  
 Duke University Blue Devils Licensed Logo Fan Merchandise Store
Each bag, in vibrant Duke colors, is embroidered with 4 prominently displayed Duke Blue Devils trademarks, allowing you to boldly show support for your university.
Support the Duke Blue Devils rain or shine under this 62" WindSheer II Auto-Open Umbrella with patented "Wind-Release System" to prevent inverting during a storm or high winds.
The Blue Devil is printed on the front and back panels with great graphics and bright colors.
www.americasfanstore.com /duke.htm   (408 words)

  
 Spartans Subdue Blue Devils (washingtonpost.com)
With Williams on the bench and nearly three minutes remaining, the undermanned Blue Devils simply couldn't win the rebounding battle and continue fending off the onslaught of well-rested Spartans who sped around the court as fresh and dry as actors in an Arid commercial.
And that's how the 2005 season ended for Duke, with one of its chief weapons on the sideline and all the sweat, grit and heart in the world not enough to compensate, as fifth-seeded Michigan State rolled to a 78-68 upset of the region's top seed at Erwin Center.
The Devils' swagger seemed to drain from their bodies, and Michigan State sensed it.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A2077-2005Mar25.html   (924 words)

  
 Victor Marching Blue Devils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Victor, NY - It is said every year, but this season was another year of tremendous growth for the Victor Marching Blue Devils maintaining a successful fourth place finish at the NYSFBC State Championships in Syracuse, NY.
Stated many times, this was certainly a group of over-achievers demonstrating that dedication and hard work will create results.
The Victor Marching Blue Devils continue to achieve their goals in displaying excellence of the highest quality in performance, diligence, and sportsmanship.
www.victorbluedevils.org /band/mbHome.htm   (138 words)

  
 Central Connecticut State University, Official Athletic Site
Each has been a mainstay in the Blue Devil defensive lineup during their careers, helping lead Central Connecticut to back-to-back Northeast Conference Championships in 2004 and 2005.
The Blue Devils open the 2006 season at home vs. Marist on September 2.
Blue Devils Advance to Friday Night Game with 7-6 Victory Over Quinnipiac
ccsubluedevils.cstv.com   (273 words)

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