The Goats had a great time as usual at IRI. Even though we had a bad draw (seams to be our fate at IRI) it was a successful event for the team.
We were able to let some new people experience the fun of being behind the glass and even had one of our students with zero wiring experience help wire half the field with one of our mentors.
But I will have to say the best moment of the weekend for me was our last match of the day.
Our button monkey Nick and I were in the pit discussing strategies to use against 469 (something involving grabbing onto their mechanism with our hanger and pulling, all in jest mind you, we love that machine.)
Up walks Megan and she starts explaining the rule of the ranking system to us. She was so cute, I had to stifle a big smile and patiently listened. We told her we understood and we would do whatever the other two teams wanted because we had zero hope of being in the finals. I also had a good idea where this strategy came from
I was observing from the balcony as our robot was placed in the far zone (we always start in the front zone.) A couple of knowledgeable people on the floor looked up at me and smiled, they new instantly what the plan was.
After auton we turned and scored 5 balls in the other alliance goal and headed down to our zone to block our goal. The combined looks of shock, applause and booing from the crowd made my day.
The team left the field with big smiles and great memories.
Once again a huge round of thanks to all who work hard to make this event so wonderful for all of us who participate.