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I personally can't say how I felt as a team member in the stands as I'm an alum, and my team wasn't there. But I don't think the pit fields were terrible. It seemed like you could easily talk in the pits without having to talk over ridiculously loud speakers. And it definitely helps for commute and scouting. I actually always disliked having the fields all the way in the Dome at Georgia.

First time I went in 07, we were in Archimedes which was on the farthest side from the entrance. So it was either you stay in the pits or you stay in the stands...which was terrible. I jumped back from Curie and Newton all the time. Even ran over to the dome towards the end.

Other than that, the only thing I missed was the middle outside little park in Atlanta. Good memories! And the carnival, which they tried to attempt here but didn't work out so well. The concert totally made up for that though.

Also, all the companies that were on display this time, was very very cool. I was super impressed. At how much stuff was going on and it seemed so efficient and well organized. Not to mention a bus and car that I saw, that were moving FIRST Championship ads and all the restaurants welcoming the FIRST Championships. It was pretty awesome and I'm excited to go back next year.

Edit: They should definitely add more stands, I think that addition would make it pretty great.