[Ryan Caldwell]

2851 had a Blast in the UP, the venue was outstanding. Things were well run and Escanaba was the most relaxed event I've personally been to, everything had a certain flow to it.

Crevolution loved seeing teams that we don't normally cross paths with in the Metro Detroit area and the rookie teams in attendance were great to work with. I expect to see a large crop of strong sophomore teams coming back next year.

It was our first time teaming up with Lightning for elimination rounds, we were thoroughly impressed with the strategy and scouting of 862. Their robot and drive team was cool under pressure and fit for a fight through tough match ups in quarters and semis. We picked up the East Jordan Robotics team 5247 to complete the alliance. This Rookie team was energetic and fit our game strategy to a tee. Their team was wonderful to work with on the field and in the pits. Seeing them soak in their first ever FRC experience, we definitely fed off of their excitement. Their unique use of the objects at their disposal has inspired me to look at things differently. (desk chairs look way cooler upside-down)

Congratulations to 107, 1023 and 2586. You put together a great alliance and it was great working beside your teams in the pit and competing against you on the field.