Congrats on being the number 1 seed...first off
I for one want to commend A&E for a fabulous program. This is the first time I've seen a tv network really dive into more than just who won the game. For once, they looked at the
team. It was much more personal than simply "lets congratulate the winners" - let you look into the world, even briefly on some of these students and engineers. Made you want them to succeed even more than anything.
I want to congratulate both the Grundy High School and Herndon High School teams for their incredible FIRST spirit and refusing to give in no matter what the odds. I am not proud to admit that I used to be one of the ones (you know who you are!) that would look upon the VCU as a "rookie regional" as if that made it any less exciting. This program, and meeting two of my best friends, however, has forced me to admit I was wrong. Well funded, or "underdogs" - we really are all alike in FIRST.
I hope more networks take notice of the precedent A&E has set and sees us all in the competition for what we really are.
~ lora