Team 2656 played in our fifth Pittsburgh Regional this weekend past. Yet again the Regional delivered and we had an amazing time. Everything was running so smoothly, from load-in to match queuing, that it seemed the event was 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule the whole time! Thank you volunteers! Great job!
If I may, a few 'congratulations' are certainly in order:
Team 48- Triple crown indeed! Very nice job. As usual, your robot was amazing and we always appreciate the safety escorts.
Team 2614- We started FIRST the same year ya'll did back in 2008. You continue to be a role-model team for us and a shining example of where a 5th year team can, and should, be. We still have the green martian we won in your raffle back in 2009 in our workshop!
Team 375- Another impressive machine and team. We're still talking about your 2008 robot, and it looks like that strong tradition continues to carry on.
Team 3504- Volunteers, Website, Dean's List Finalist, Engineering Inspiration Award? You're certainly on a roll. Despite this being only your second season, you've already become a premiere organization here in the Steel City and continue to raise the bar. Best of luck to you in Cincinnati! I've got cousins in town, so I might just see you there...
Teams 2641, 1708, and 3504- Representing Pittsburgh in the elimination rounds! Keep battling in your second Regionals this season.
Team 4031- This rookie team was across the aisle from us and had a very strong Regional. Congratulations on the Rookie All-Star Award! Well deserved.
And finally, our right-hand team in the pits the past two seasons, Team 3567- The Aviators! 3567 is an amazing up and coming second year team and I'd pit next to them forever if I could. We learn a lot from each other and they're quickly becoming my favorite FRC team.
Great job everyone, and thanks to all the teams that traveled a long way to see our city and compete here. Already counting down the days until the 2013 Regional!