To comment on the the teams on Einstien, 67 was dominate fro mthe start they didnt need all the extra events to prove how good they were. The same for 217. They were both there last year two, so that just proves the quailty of machines and pratice outside of the events. Also they played on Einstien, agasint each other in 2005. And 217 was on Einstien in 2006. So really you can say they extra events really helped either team, seeing their succes from last 5 years.
If you would like to know how the other two teams got there, you probably would ahve to ask Paul, why he went after an all Michigan Allaince.
I don't remember where I heard this, I think it was at Cass Tech from a member of 33. It was that FiM was inthe works aournd the begining of the 2008 season, when there was projections that michigan wasn't gonig to be able to hold its usual 3 events. That and the opportunties to get some teams more playing time.
All in all, this system is great! We took a poll from all our vetern members and they say that this has been the best year ever. They enjoyed the smaller venues and more opportunties to show our stuff. I hope that other states could join in (Califorina, Minnasota, New England), and certian exceptions could be made for teams having to travel 14 hours (857 I beleive for Hougton).
Thanks to all Gail Albert and all of FiM Personal
