[Erin Rapacki]

MORT~11,

Good Points! I agree that I may have confused the interactions and observations I had about the NU-TRONS from previous years with this year's team. I was, indeed, impressed with how 125 pulled themselves together this year with Don's help and the enthusiasm of upcoming NU students from other FIRST teams (like yourself). Do note in my post that I said "Team 125 has potential" and "that as a Northeastern Student I do wish for my HOME TEAM to win more awards and be successful in the future."

It takes years for a team to build an identity and because I came from a National Chairman's team in high school to a team who was falling apart, I had personally witnessed and understood the "hole" the NU-TRONS had dug themselves into. This had all happened before Don arrived and he's doing a good job to repair it.

Please understand my internal/external point of view in saying that some people have a perception of NU-TRONS, that they may not care to know the exact details, or that their perceptions are probably wrong; but, it may take 125 extra effort and time to change their luck for the better.

All I'm doing is trying to convey some constructive criticism...
I hope - to some extent - it helps.