[CBelliss]

I had a great time at the UTC Regionals, as an oberver, and as the operator/shooter for Team 20. I was very happy when our mentor, Paul Kane won the Woody Flowers award, he started our team, and was very deserving of the award.

With regard to the competition and semifinals, I believe that the Bobcats and their alliance played a very strong defense. At the same time, I believe they were too aggressive, forcing our robot around even when we were in no position to affect the outcome of the match. At the end of the round we were way down in points, yet we were still forced up the opponents ramp by two robots, and tipped over. Effective defense yes, gracious professionalism, no. I believe it was uncalled for, and caused unnecessary damage to our robot. I recognize that it could have been an accident, and someone might have been carried away in the heat of competition.

I realize that this is a physical game, but there are limits. Anyways, congrats to the winners and all who participated. I am eagerly awaiting the national competition, where I hope to see as many great competive robots as the UTC regional.