Corker did lobby the selection committee; he was told that the POTSMB had participated "too many times" and that it was time for others bands from the state to get a turn.
The parade list does include some pretty good bands, but none of the really marketable college bands are attending. Florida A&M's band isn't going anywhere for a while; Ohio State, Michigan, Texas, and Florida State's bands are off the list too. With the exception of a few groups, the committee really lowballed this event. DB's band will easily be one of the largest and best sounding bands in the parade this time around.
The 1997 Inaugural Parade is one of my favorite memories of being in the Pride. I am saddened that the current members will not get to add their name to the history books and extend the run of the longest consecutive non-military band participation held by the POTSMB. I won't waste my time watching this event.