The short end of the stick was not drawing your third alliance from a hat? I'd think sticking with the same two hand-picked (not randomly :)) bots would be the better of the sticks. Just my opinion...

Hey Everyone! I sure did not enjoy sitting in a testing center all morning, then worrying about my 'bot all afternoon. I finally heard that we are going to Ramp Riot! We will see you there! The return of our drive team shall make things interesting for all of you, 'We were not ranked #10 in the world this year for nothing!'

*25 congrats! you guys are awesome, and I heard it was a real interesting finals.

Hey, Wheres the love for 87? we helped hand moe their butts also. we were only mentioned once! wait twice. Three alliance teammembers, Fuggaabout it! We actually beat 122 for the first time in an elimination round in this years game. They beat us in the finals at VCU Regional, and in the Philly Quarterfinals. props go out to our rookie driver (who kicked buttox), switchbox guys, and the pit crew. Props also to 25 for a great pairing. See ya at Ramp Riot. (why are they calling it that this year. There arent any ramps in this game. oh well what are you gonna do?)

-Ian
the cart puller/pusher for the almighty Diablo @ Duel on the Delaware

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/pi...&quiet=verbose

If you call that interesting, then yeah, it was interesting. :D

As the coach of Team 341, I first of all want to thank teams 365 and 316 for putting on a great show. Very few people know how much work and pure love of Robotics it takes to put together an off-season event.
This type of competition is so important for training. We had rookies down on the floor swapping out drive chains, tightening set screws, screaming in the stands, and getting excited about FIRST. THAT is what this type of competition is all about. So thanks to everyone that helped put this together.

Second, I just want to say congratulations to Teams 87 and 25. You are the toughest of competitors and we have a very real admiration for your crew and coaches. We are very excited that you are coming to Ramp Riot. Your attendance will make it a great event.

And finally congratulations to "Dixonij" for being the first person in 5 months to notice our confusing event name. We know there's no ramp. After 3 years, we just like the sound of it and decided to keep it. Best of luck to everyone coming to our show!!!

Al Ostrow
Team 341

*Bow, Bow, Bow* thank you, thank you. I know im so observant. Well, if the name sounds good keep it (even if it has nothing to do with the current game).

-Ian
Slowly becoming just another face in the crowd of team 87

Hey Joe, it was nice seeing ya there, sorry I was kinda a jerk at first :)

Yah, 87 and 25 were excellent bots, a great time was had by all.

Hey guys- thanks again for all the compliments and once again thanks to 87 for picking us and playing the game and to the event organizers fro putting on a great show.


But if you really want to make this old guy feel good tell me that you all are coming to our event on November 23rd (the weekend BEFORE Thanksgiving this year). We have lots of fun planned and have been working all summer getting things ready. Now all we need are the teams. YOU WANT TO BE THERE.

See you all at Ramp Riot ( and I did notice the name Al -just didn't want to say anything)

WC
:D

You mean there's no ramp in this years game? Huh? *re-evaluates coaching strategies*

umm, yeah....*cough*
hey coach,
you're fired!

If i hadnt made the comment i would have made a funny remark. Oh well. This years game involved scoring zones hence the name Zone Zeal. Get it? yeah? Good.

I don't know......, I guess I just miss the RAMPS!!!! :D

Ramps were cool. Our robot now probably could catch some air of the ramps from...uhh...3 years ago.