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Originally Posted by Ken Patton
(a Texan and a Canadian)
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That's right he's a Texan, and we're keepin' him!
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Originally Posted by Paul Copioli
JVN - I never thought you would be able to come to our little event in Michigan and when you agreed, I was excited. Never did I think you would integrate yourself into our team the way you did. I thank you for the impression you left our students and your willingness to be a "ThunderChicken" for the weekend. Looking back and seeing you behind us after every match was like lifting a huge weight off of my shoulders. Thank-you for being part of this very special event. You are one of my closest friends and I am glad we got to share this experience.Paul Copioli
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I'm truly honored to have the opportunity during the competition season to be able to work so closely with such a respected leader within the FIRST community. The FIRST cliche of a gracious professional really doesn't apply to John, as he goes much farther beyond that, whether that's dealing with the kids on 148 or with other teams. Paul really hit the nail right on the head.
It looks like y'all really had quite a who's who of FIRST coaching and strategy entering into the eliminations at MSC. Along with the incredible machines and amazing teams behind them, it made for quite an epic alliance. Congratulations 217, 67, and 65 on the win. See you in Atlanta!