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Team 75 had so much fun this year it was an amazing event. 1403 you put on one of the best off season events around.

223, and 293 you were one of the best alliance partners that I ever had the privilege to work with. It was a allot of fun playing with you.

223 your coach is one of the most clear thinking coaches i have had the opportunity compete with. The way you talk to other teams is a perfect example of GP.

Matthew Simpson
Team 75 Leadership/Driver

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Our team had an awesome time at Monty this year!

First off, thanks to teams 1403 and 75, and all of the volunteers for putting on the event. One of our students called it the "NJ Regional of the off-season."

Next, thank you to Dave Blackburr (of Team 75) for helping us re-image our cRio after our robot mysteriously fell victim to an unfortunate FPGA Checksum error. Without your assistance our robot would have been lifeless for remainder of the day. We truly appreciate it.

Third, thanks to Team 1279 for picking us and to Team 1302 for joining our alliance. Our scout could not believe that you had lasted so long in the draft! The cooperation, strategy, and teamwork of this alliance was amazing, and we look forward to working you again in the future. Also, kudos to 1279's Payload Specialist - you were unbelievable.

To teams 2753 and 1923 - We knew that playing against you in the finals for the second time this year was going to be even more challenging than before. The match scores of 86-101, 86-78, and 92-101 proved just how talented both of our alliances truly were.


DanDon posted the correct alliances - the eliminations results were:
1 beats 8
7 beats 2
3 beats 6
4 beats 5

1 over 4
3 over 7

3 over 1 in three close matches.

See you at Bridgewater-Raritan Battle Royale (BR^2)!

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The Pink Team was at Monty Madness?
I know you meant 223, and thank you for the very kind words.
Team 223 would like to thank Team 75 and Team 293 for a thrilling time in the elimination rounds of Monty Madness.
Also a big thanks to Team 224 for all of your help and tools as always, and to Teams 56 and 11 for being an extended part of our team at a wonderful event.

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holy crap that guy was scary good, he made two half court supa-cell shots at the last second... and both of them one his alliance the match!!! awesome job, i wish i threw as well as you!

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Great job 1403. i was really excited (you know how there was the random kid that was constantly screaming about every alliance when the music stopped...that was me :)) and you, once again, threw an awesome event. I never really realized i liked Lunacy until...now. :) some really awesome HP's (oops...payload specialists).

There were some great people that made it possible too, and it was well worth everyone's work on that. It was EPIC. :)

Thank you to our wonderful alliance partners -- you made us so excited to be part of the elimination tournament.

Good job, Wayne Penn and Mr. Gregory (aka Egg[-ory]) (my team's coach :)) for MC-ing and game announcing (respectively)

I had fun. Can't wait till next year. :)

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Another one in the books!

Everyone did an awesome job today... it was even more epic to watch 25's new challenger 2753 go at it in the finals =). I suddenly notice that WHEREVER 25 is 2753 will not be too far behind =).

Congrads. to all who participated and volunteered =). You all were awesome

2 Off-Seasons down, 5 to go... (BR^2, Wolcott Invit., LI Deer Park Invit., BE 8.0, Ramp Riot '09)

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So another successful Monty Madness in the books. Even with control system / field system communication issues, they managed to get everything going. I ended up doing my first lunacy game announcing at this event -- sorry I talk too darn much.

Had a lot of fun and I still managed to keep some semblance of a voice. I was sucking on halls for most of the day though, so I guess that helped.

Now I get to sleep for like 2 days. Hope to see you all next year!!!

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As a ref today I want to say thank you to everyone for being such good sports! You all acted with an amazing amount of GP through all the hassle with the field, and whenever you were dealt the short stick.

Congratulations to 1279, 25, and 1302, and of course everyone else that competed!
Congrats to Ed for winning the WFA Jr. award, you certainly deserve it!

And yes, Gregory, you DO talk to much. XD

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I'm so glad that I got to go to Monty Madness again. It's such an amazing event!

No matter what happens, you can't not have fun while your there (double negative); as anyone on 1089 would tell you. Between driving and coaching, DRP-ing and cheering for other teams, there wasn't a dull moment the whole day.

It's just an all-around great experience and all the effort the members of 1403 and the various other voulnteers have put in is 100% worth it. I'm already excited for next year!

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Great job to all of the FRC teams who participated at Monty!

Also, a huge BRAVO to all of the FTC teams who participated in our tournament. EXTREME Face-off turned out to be awesome because you guys were all great at adapting to those extreme conditions:yikes: Keep it up!

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Hehe we had a fun time too man, the new drivers are getting into their grove. We go to train, not to win.

A small plus side for me was having 1089 on our alliance with my good friend Dustin coaching. Our alliance knew going into eliminations who we were choosing. Going into Monty we knew we would be choosing either 1089 or 1403 for our alliance. I wish we had time to play more matches so the top 8 would have been reflected better. Are awards posted anywhere?

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And kudos to you for putting out that FTC bot that caught on fire.

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Thanks Ed! Playing a musical instrument really helps with blowing battery fires out! :yikes:

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This was team 694's first ever offseason event, and we had a GREAT time. 1403, you ran an amazing event. I really loved the atmosphere, nobody was stressed out and it was fun to compete without worrying about qualifying for anything. I think my favorite part must have been coaching team 2753 for a match. It's a great opportunity to coach a team that was on Einstein. Also congratulations to teams 1279,25 and 1302 for a hard fought win. Hopefully team 694 will be back next year.

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YAY another successful MONTY MADNESS!!!
Thaks to all the volunteers!!!!
Congratulations to Team 1279, 25, and 1302, and of course everyone else that competed!!!!!
i was girl who was taking care of FAN FAVORITE board with stamp all over my body and smily face on my forehead :) haha
once again yay to all the volunteers, mentors,team members, everyone!!!