[JOClarke]

Catching up on lost sleep and waiting for the adrenaline to wear off, I got to do one of my other great loves – “NO NOT BUILDING ANOTHER ROBOT”- spending time with my family.
The NC Regional was a fantastic event, Marie E. Hopper put on an INCREDIBLE EVENT – Andy Baker and Dean Kamen were just a few things that made this an over the top regional.
Teams I would like to thank:
1902 Exploding Bacon – you guys never got tired of my childish ranting of your great chant “OINK, OINK - - BOOM”. My cheese head is off to your build and programming team – I don’t think that 1086 could have gotten 3346 through inspection without you guys. Bacon Mentors – your students are great and a testament to what good role models you must be. The drive team hanging at the last minute and following the plan to the T, it was truly a pleasure working with BACON. To your drive coach take good care of the cheese head!
48 Delphi Elite – I wish could have met the rest of your team but your Drive Team was a great group to work with performing the task given them and sticking to it. Defending and scoring to the very end. Travis – great mentor and thanks for the picture of the sandwich – it makes me remember that this should be fun.
122 NASA Knights – Your mentors are incredible, helping multiple teams all at the same time AMAZING. It was great to have familiar face with us in NC.
1519 Mechanical Mayhem – Great robot, incredible autonomous and sorry about busting your ball capture. You guys made the finals a show worth watching
Ken Streeter your students must have the greatest appreciation for you – I feel honored to stand with you as a fellow WFA winner.
1772 Trail Blazers – We never got to meet but what a fight you gave the Elite – Bacon – Blue Cheese alliance.
1741 Red Alert – Andy Baker gave me a hint that you guys would be a great pick, it is too bad we could not have run with you instead of against you, great finals we look forward to seeing you in Atlanta.
401 Hokie Guard – Sorry we couldn’t make the alliance selections work but it was great playing with you guys at VCU and NC regional’s.
Andy Baker as always it was great to spend time with you; maybe we can actual work together as an alliance – See ya at champs.
Michael Coleman – my students learned a lot during your inspection – truly a great experience for team 1086.
To all the Volunteers WOW first time regional, on time, no replays, no field faults – thanks