Every year I'm disappointed by the NJ regional, but this year the competition was insane and highly impressive. Our team had small issues with code and shorts in our system during qualifications but if teams want details about why we earned Innovation in Controls, feel free to talk to any of our programmers.
I want to thank 1672 for choosing us even with our driving problems. I am sorry we fell a little short with our defense, 303 was just too $@#$@#$@#$@# fast. Thank you for allowing me to make the selection of 2344 eventhough you were the alliance captain, they scored viciously along with you guys. We weren't too bummed by the quick eliminations exit, our alliance fought hard.
The other reasons we weren't bummed:
2458- awesome seeing a mentored team make it into elims.
2495- we hope our advice throughout the season aided you for eliminations
56- we lost playing among friends
1089- you guys are just awesome
1676- there's no need to say anything besides we love you guys
1403- about $@#$@#$@#$@# time
816- Dustin, we both knew you had it in you
2016- Tyler, you clearly have a great affect on any team you encounter, we could not help but come down to the mascot area and cheer you on in the finals. You were just that deserving of praise and support
2753- I have never been in awe by a young team two years in a row. Your team is flawless, never cut your standards down. I'm greatful to have been friends with your team
3231- I hope our mentorship during the build season played a small part in your success
We are very proud to have known and worked with all of you throughout the years.
Our disappointment was dulled down once we saw the teams involved in eliminations and our connection to each one of them. I seem to lose focus on the bigger things in FIRST sometimes- partnerships and passing on knowledge.
We'll see some of you in Boston. This game has just begun, and we will not stop improving
