[Jeff Waegelin]

Well, I'm going for a couple of reasons.

#1: I went last year, and it was a lot of fun. It's one of the most exciting events in the country, and the competition's great to watch or participate in.

#2: I love competition. Even when I'm not participating, I love FIRST competitions, and this is a great one.

#3: I asked Andy Baker if I could be a referee, and he graciously allowed me to join the illustrious referee crew... so I'll be one of those dorks down there in the zebra shirts. Come say hi!

Oh, and I do say "pop" and "tennis shoes", but I do call them "highways." I used to say "soda" when I lived in California, but 10 years in Michigan has a way of changing your vocabulary...