[EricLeifermann]

Last year at North Star it was quite obvious to everyone that we were going to team up with 3130. We were looking for a 2nd pick that could grab at least 1 can in auto, set it down and then stay out of the way. There were a couple of teams that could do this. 2491 was on our list but at the very bottom. Saturday morning their driver approached me and handed me a printed card with all the reasons why they would be the best pick for a 2826 3130 alliance. I told them what I wanted to see from them in their next 2 matches. They did exactly what I wanted to see. When it came time to pick our 2nd robot there were 2 teams left in our list with our criteria. 2491 got picked over the other team because of the time and effort they put in to making a really awesome, professional, and specific marketing device. That marketing device got them their 1st regional win.