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This article is from the College marching band FAQ, by Adam Elman aelman@cs.stanford.edu, Meredith McClurg mcclurg@minerva.cis.yale.edu, Patrick Neschleba pjnesch@stanfordalumni.org and Craig Moe craigmoe@mindspring.com with numerous contributions by others.

17 Does USC suck? (college marching band)

Sometimes, but not because they play one song. Understanding the
performance style ("Drive It" step), song selection (annoy the opposing
team), and attitude (fight-the-world) of Southern Cal is critical to
appreciating them.

3a) And who's they guy playing "Fight On!" at every Rose Parade? (college marching band)

It's never been determined whether he exists or not, but rumor has it that
every year a trombone player plays the Southern Cal Fight Song in the
crowd of the Rose Parade. Whether he does or not, it is certain that he is
neither a current band member nor a graduate of recent memory. (The last
ten years or so.)

 

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