[krunch79prez]

As a member of Team 79 and one who was standing there on the field I will admit I was blown away when the score came up in our final match at the Midwest Regional. Our alliance team 648, 79, and team 107 played to the best of our abilities and we lost. Do I have opinions on the match? Well of course I do, but I'm not going to express them because it is over and I understand that. I just want everyone posting to move on because yes G25 is a judgement rule and yes the ref's made a judgement call on the match. Teams 71, 111, and 537 had a great two days and won the regional fair and square, and they all have great robots. The refs are doing the best they can do and I thank them for coming out and volunteering for us.

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is can we please move on. I have moved on and I'm just gearing up for nationals so we can prove ourselves again and play against great teams like 71, 111, and 537. Or play with great teams like 648 and 107.

In closing I once again want to say congrats to teams 71, 111, and 537 on a great regional and victory, thank the refs and judges for their time and effort. And to be given the chance to play against two national champs at one time and have amazingly fun, competitive matches against them. They earned it, we lost, lets all move on. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brent Herold
Team 79 President