I'll admit, I was skeptical about how Districts would feel compared to traditional Regionals, but after this weekend, I welcome the new District system. The MAR committee put on one great event. I look forward to Lenape, I'm sure things will be even better as the events go on. Though small, Rutgers was a great place to have the event, the main gym was excellent. Although things seemed a little slow Saturday morning, Friday night went great, and the event was sped up flawlessly to catch up, and the organizers did a great job at that. Also, it was nice to have a New Jersey event with more food options than Taco Bell (though I love Baja Blast...)
Some thanks and congrats:
3142 and 3637-You guys were great alliance partners, its a shame that we didn't make it further. Playing with you guys was a pleasure, hopefully we can reunite in Philly. In the stands, our team had a blast cheering with you guys, I'm almost positive we were one of the most excited of the quarterfinals
75-It's a shame you guys had problems with your robot, but once your bot was working, you definitely improved and excelled match-by-match. Despite your robot's performance, you guys were energetic and excited the entire weekend, our teams definitely had a blast cheering with you guys the entire weekend, and I never saw one member of your team with a frown on their face. You guys are truly an inspiration to all, and definitely deserve Engineering Inspiration.
11-A lot of the same said about 75 can be said about you, definitely haha. Your drive team was truly one of the friendliest drive teams, and Jesse is definitely an excellent coach. You guys without a doubt deserve that Chairman's, and you're gonna be a tough team to beat for it at Philly.
56-From the moment I first saw you guys in action at the Watchung scrimmage, I knew you would be one of the teams to beat at Rutgers. Excellent job and congrats on the victory.
1370-I told your drivers this a million times, but you played some of the best defense I've seen this season and were a great partner for bridge-balancing two or three times with during Qualifications. I was amazed to see you go so late in alliance selection, and if the number one seed hadn't selected you, my jaw would have dropped. Every match we've played with you has been a great one, we look forward to seeing with you at Lenape and hopefully have some great matches together.
1676-So, if one considers this the New Jersey Regional, this make it 3 years in a row, right?
Excellent robot as always, you overcame some problems to have one awesome machine. Huge props to your drive team, your mentors raved about your driver, and they totally had reason to, he's just a great driver, we had plenty of bridge balances where all we had to do was get on the bridge, and he took care of the rest. As always, one of the friendliest, most inspirational teams around. Due to computer problems, we lost all our Saturday scouting data, and it was extremely generous of you guys to help us out and give us some of your data. Congrats, and good luck at MO.
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Originally Posted by Hallry
223 – Another extremely kind and spirited team. We wish you the best of luck at Lenape, you know we’ll be rooting for you. Even though you didn’t win an award this past weekend, I saw you still dancing during the Finals, which was truly inspiring. I’m sure we’ll see you again in Philly. Also, thanks Steven for hooking me up with a pair of your flame pants  . |
Thanks a bunch Ryan, telling some members about this post put a smile on their faces. And maybe the link to the pants will just make me able to walk past you without you asking me for a pair