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Originally Posted by 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.

Xcellent job in Phila.