[mwibbels]

Between the open field, the single game piece, the overloaded refs, and the imbalance between scoring and penalties, this year's game seems to have the ability to produce more unhappiness than many of our previous games.

Team Tators was very fortunate at the Utah regional this year.

1. Our bot escaped serious damage after massive hits from good friends who were simply playing the game as best they could in hopes of winning.

2.We renewed friendships with a host of teams who came to play, lifted the level of competition, and as a result pushed us to improve.

3.We were inspired by the partnership between Benjamin of 3191 and Devon of ATA which enabled 3191 to compete - even as the 3191 faced ATA in the quarter finals

4. We gained new respect for the field personnel and referees as we watched them demonstrate admirable grace under the pressure of the game

5. We had a phenomenal partnership with 2996 and 3191 that enabled all three of us to go further than any of us expected at the beginning of Saturday, and gave me a new appreciation for the assist portion of Aerial Assist.

For those of you who contributed to the Utah regional this year -Thank you!