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The Junior Varsity shrinks from nothing. Bad tours, unbelievably numerous robberies, the vagaries of International customs, dead-end jobs – all are a means to an end for a band that has what it takes to succeed: talent, great songs, and above all, perseverance. Once they made the decision to become a full time band, Monday morning quarterbacking became a thing of the past. They looked forward and worked constantly to realize their vision of creating textured, subtly structured songs spiced with elements of progressive rock. Their Victory debut, “Wide-Eyed,” fully realizes that vision, synthesizing dynamic complexity with the universal appeal of hook-laden pop. Guitarist Andy Wildrick put the original line-up of The Junior Varsity together in 2002. After a few line-up changes, they recorded an EP and began playing around central Illinois. Following the release of full length album on British Records, the band played over 200 shows. “Many people say all you have to do to make it is t...