[Al Skierkiewicz]

When I stand for awards, it is because someone I know has just been presented with a coveted award. Since I apparantly know everyone, I stand for every team that receives an award. Sorry, but that is the way I have done it for almost a decade now. When my team stands with me, my friends receiving their award, have no doubt that I and my team are behind them. If you think I am doing this to be noticed, I am not. I am trying to focus attention on the team, the students and mentors, who are rightfullly receiving the award and who deserve the support of all teams.
If you are behind me when my team plays, you may see me sit down for the match or I may remain standing during the match. Sorry if you are behind me, I will sit down eventually, I am old you know. There is no one I have met in FIRST who intenetionally blocks anothers view of the field. As sure as a robot uses a battery, someone will stand during the competition. Givens do not need solutions.