[slickguy2007]

Their were a lot of impressive robots this year and I congratulate all teams that competed this year. However some teams deserve some special recognition:

16 - Great job with the corkscrew idea, one of the most innovative designs that I saw this year

56 - Amazing robot guys, your fast and simple device dominated on the field no matter what the odds

67 - That was a great battle in Ohio and you truely deserved all the titles you claimed this year. Your robot design was one of a kind and was just simply very effective. The spikes were a great idea, very efficient especially with the auto loader

229 - Great guys to work with on the field and off. Their robot really delivered with a well thought out manipulator and arm design.

254 - One of the fastest robots that I have seen. Their manipulator design was superb and it operated with a certain grace and flow.

1279 - An ingenious two armed design that was very simple and effective. They were simply amazing at the NJ regional and at nationals.

179 - The fastest robot that nobody could stop. Their simple rake design with an unstoppable base proved to be a deadly combination on the field.

135 - Great allies with a robot that could stack tetras with great speed. The vertical-lift rake was great!

103 - Fast and effective with their elevator type lift. They were quick at stacking while they zipped around the field on their fast base.

I wanted to give special recognition to team 1626 for having such a great rookie robot. They were tough competitors this year and I expect great things from them in future competitions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THAT COMPETED THIS YEAR!!!!

GO 1403!!!