Hi All,
First I would like to apologize for our late response regarding the San Diego regional. Our team just returned home on Monday after being on the road for almost two weeks.
San Diego was a blast! We had so much fun and it was an honor competing with and against some of the best teams.
A Belated congratulations to 330, 696, 835 and 1216. You guys played smart and were just unstopable. Your teams are a class act and while we would have liked to have won, it wasn't so bad finishing second to you. One request though. Please Please Please win the Championships. That way, I can say that only the best beat us!
Team 1717 your lift was just plain amazing. We couldn't believe we were fortunate enough to have you in our alliance. I need to ask you about that PVC foam composite you used. I found your team very well prepared and organized for only a 2nd year team.
Team 294, you guys were the energizer bunnys or if anyone is old enough to remember the timex commercials ("It takes a licking and keeps on ticking"). I couldn't believe the damage you were sustaining, yet were still able to effectively play the game. To not have treads and to have your arm totally disabled by the end of the quarterfinals and still make it to the finals is a feat in itself.
I just want to let you both know that we couldn't have asked for a better alliance. I think both of your teams were outstanding. We are just a bit dissapointed that we could not come through for you guys in the end and to give you a chance to showcase your stuff at the Championships.
Just for your info, I burned the video feed of nearly every match including the finals. If you want a copy, don't hesitate to contact me.