OSU Drum Major John LaVange - Last Ramp Entrance vs. Illinois - 11/18/2017

OSUMB Drum Major John LaVange dips a little lower than usual for his last backbend in Ohio Stadium.

[evanplauche]

Who else saw this guy in the drum major tryouts video

[stanleysheppard]

John LaVange arguably is the best drum major in the history of OSU Marching Band. Way to go, John! What a performance!

[chrisjenkins]

1:02 they walk in so smooth it looks like they are riding an escalator down to the field.

[Twister]

"A perfectionist practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they cannot get it wrong."

THESE guys are professionals.

[MonstaMunch]

This youtube session started out 5 hours ago with Russian car crash videos and ended up here.

[MC-vhgo]

Marching bands often brings me to tears because it requires immense cooperation and dedication from all. The humanity and selflessness of each member results in the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Add to it, a high stepping drum major in full regalia and it’s amazing!

[ItsAllLoveReal]

Come on now, I thought they were coming out of the tunnel on an ESCALATOR...The uniformity and precision is SICK!!! It's the one thing we all can agree on regardless of the university attended or the band you were in...THESE cats rightchere are perfectly precise🙌🏾

[mannfan]

It's mind-boggling where youtube can take you. The tryout popped up on my suggestion list. Never watched anything like this before. Saw John in the tryouts - SO obvious he was the best. Impressive. Was anticipating the announced winner at the end of the tryout video and...nothing! WTF. So had to google the Drum Majors at OSU and landed here. Congrats John. Glad you got it. You were so easily observable as the best at the tryouts. Those running kicks were awesome. On point and right on the beat. Made for a very satisfying watch. Consider me a fan (from Texas).

[TheCarnivalguy]

I spent many years in a marching band; from the 5th grade, through high school and college. In band lore, John will go down as one of the greatest drum majors in the history of college and university marching bands. You folks in Ohio should be proud of having John there. He was superb.

[tylerhuggins]

I watched the video when he tried out for drum major

[linedanzer]

John LaVange I watched the tryouts video and you were Candidate #1. And with good reason!! You were amazing. And in this video? Your back bend? Like no other!!! You handle your business like a boss!!! All the best to you young man.

[JLange]

Can only imagine all the different feelings welling up inside him as he ended his career with the band! Well done!

[tdart]

This is a million X better than any ridiculous Super Bowl halftime show! But what would I know because I never watch the Stupid Bowl anymore!! Utterly magnificent showmanship Sir John LaVange and utmost respect!!!

[citizendick]

As a kid playing football, I never had appreciation for how athletic this dude has to be. As an adult that would snap in half if I tried any of what he does, I realize he may be one of the best athletes in that whole stadium.

[Washu]

This is America in a nutshell, spectacular, showy, full of life and ever so slightly ridiculous.

[Grandpaw]

I love my "Fightin' Texas Aggie Band" but I tip my hat to the best example of a Drum Major I've ever seen. Whoop!!!!

[JLange]

Once a band member, always a band member! Impressive performance and one he will remember for life!

[BuckBosley]

It looked like they were coming down an escalator!

[carolegreen]

Wow, I'm an Aussie and that was bloody amazing.❤

[wdbreezy]

Mesmerizing ! You’re an incredible athlete, John and I really enjoy watching your performances. Thanks for sharing online.