[Mr MOE]

The Philadelphia Regional, as usual, was quite a roller-coaster ride this year. MOE 365 would like to thank...

Firebirds, Team 433 - your team works amazingly hard and deserves to take home the top prize. Congratulations on your Chairman's Award. All the best in St. Louis!

Royal Assault, Team 357 - Congratulations on your Engineering Inspiration Award. Your pit ambassador was well trained! He got me to read your business plan as I was rushing by to meet up with our competition team! Nice document!

Al Ostrow, Team 341 - Congratulations on your Woodie Flowers Award. Extremely well deserved. You finally get some credit for your endless hard work. Enjoy!

Don Bowers and the Regional Organizing Committee - we understand all the logistics involved in making an event like this happen. Kudos for all your work.

Event Volunteers - People who give their time for activities like this are the true heroes. Thanks to all our Philly whiteshirts!

All Participating Teams - The Philly Regional, whether at Temple or Drexel, has been special because of all the special people and team members. Thanks for all the spirited and friendly competition!

Temple University - While Drexel has been our Philly Regional home most of the time over the past decade or so, I really enjoy the Temple venue, especially the seats!!!!!

Our Alliance Partners in the eliminations - 1640, 303, 2607 - It was a tough road all the way, but somehow, our alliance managed to make it through. It was great how each partner contributed to this regional win. From broken arms to back-up bots to adaptive strategies, I thank you, partners!

For those teams who have finished your official FIRST season, we look forward to seeing you at off-season events (Duel on the Delaware is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd). For those continuing on to St Louis and the Championship, congratulations! We will see you there. Safe travels.