[Kevin Kolodziej]

What an event!! The 2007 Wisconsin Regional easily ranks up there in my top 3 events of all time. The competitiveness, graciousness, and all around energy was just amazing.

Ryan, Tyler, and Bill, you all did a phenomenal job! Thanks for coining our new catch phrase, "What's better than robotics? More Robotics!"

To the regional planning committee: you all are great to work with and really know how to put on a great show! The social went off without a hitch, as did the entire event. When do we start for 2008???

To all the rookies: WOW!! Incredible job, guys! 10 of the 24 teams in the eliminations were rookies, and all did an amazing job. You all should be proud of yourselves - I sure am!

To all the teams I inspected (my first time!): Thanks for not giving me any tough questions or decisions! You all were very cooperative and fun to get to know for that short time. I found it rather ironic though that everyone I inspected I either coached with or against in the matches the following two days!

To the refs: I don't think I've ever seen a more animated crew before! Belly checks all around, highly visible pinning counts, flag waving to end all flag waving - you've inspired me for my reffing jobs coming up later this season.

Congrats to 269 for a well deserved Chairman's win. I must admit, the Ultimate Protection Squad was on the edge of their seats for the entire description of the award as we are quickly learning to follow in your footsteps. We hope to see you in Atlanta - let us know if there is anything we can do to help!!

Finally, thanks to everyone for the MANY MANY congratulations and well wishes for my Woody Flowers Award. It was a surprise, to be sure. I just hope I didn't confuse everyone since I was wearing the wrong team's shirt when I accepted the award