[the.miler]

I'd just like to say thank you to 1323 for giving us the opportunity to be part of your alliance. It was an incredible experience working with you guys, RC and the 1323 crew are a class act on and off the field. We love you guys, loved working with you, and just know that you guys are truly the best team in FRC. What an incredible first three elimination matches, taking it so close to the 1st alliance during SF1-1 was amazing.

I was there when 1323 was pulled from their final match, and the way they walked off the field with class and dignity was proof that they did not deserve what was happening to them, proof of exactly what an amazing, incredible team they are. Words cannot express how much respect these guys deserve for how they handled this situation.

1323 has already elaborated on the circumstances; I'll simply say that from Team 846's standpoint that's exactly what transpired.

We came back from what should have been 1323's second semifinal match to see a great, inspirational team in tears, and that was just way too much for me. What an injustice and a profoundly uninspiring moment. 1323 wasn't the only team crying by the end of this.

Thank you to 2135 for playing so well for our alliance. You guys were great on the inbound, a key part of what made our alliance so strong, and we look forward to seeing you again at Championships.

Thank you to 670 for doing an admirable job subbing in during that final match. Only wish that we played together under better circumstances. You guys are great.

And of course, thank you to everyone who supported our alliance during this ordeal. A mentor from 254 (don't know his name) was clapping while our alliance was taking a group picture after the semifinals, and I cannot even begin to express how much that meant to everyone standing there. Bringing Madtown's banner up, just everything about how people reached out . . . those things were the only good about what happened.