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Re: 2012 - Boilermaker Regional

I think I can speak for everyone on 1732 when I say that Boilermaker was a blast. It was likely the most well run event, I've every attended. All the volunteers and other teams were simply the nicest people I've interacted at a FIRST event. I don't believe there were any field delays. The team social and awards ceremony were some of the best, also. Just a great event. I hope we can make it back in the future.

Thanks to 4272 for picking us and 292 for rounding out the alliance. While I was impressed with 4272's rookie robot, I'm still amazed at their grasp of strategy. A rookie team that picks two teams to successfully pull off a ball starvation, triple balance alliance that knocks off a significantly stronger #1 alliance is so impressive. I wish we could have gone further, but we literally lost by inches on the triple balance attempt.

Congrats to 1756, 1501 and 4028 on the victory. I have to admit I was a little skeptical of your chances at getting a triple balance after watching it on the practice field, but you proved me wrong and certainly deserve your win. When it mattered the most, you all executed the triple balance the best. For a team that's been building some of the most beautiful and competitive robots for years, its about time 1501 got a blue banner.

Thanks for all the congratulations on our RCA. I'm still amazed we won!