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2) Rookie year - winning the Wisconsin regional with the help of two amazing teams - Wildstang and Winnovation
3) Rookie year - Seeding 6th in the Archimedes division in Atlanta and winning the Highest Rookie Seed award
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I'm glad we could help create that amazing memory. I was the scout for Winnovation at the time and was out on the field for alliance selections. After Stang picked us, their scout turned to me with his list and asked me what team we should pick. I looked at the list and saw 1816 and remembered that you guys could play good defense and were decent at dumping in the lower goals. You guys really rounded out a solid alliance. I didn't know it at the time, but I heard that your team had headed back to the hotel because you didn't think you would make eliminations. Your team then got an excited phone call telling them to get back to the arena because you had been picked for eliminations. We then went on to win the competition.
You guys then went on to seed 6th in Archimedes which was an incredible feat for a rookie team. I always kept an eye on your team through champs and I was happy to know that I had a part in getting you there. You guys went on to do great things in 2007 and we saw the number of teams from Minnesota increase very quickly. I'm not sure how much credit I can really take, but I like to say that I am slightly responsible for FIRST in Minnesota. I'm really glad we could do that for you guys. I look for you guys every year and I'm glad we get to compete with you guys again this year in Wisconsin. I can't wait.
This is one of my favorite memories.