I gotta agree with Andy too.. although nothing will replace Rumble.. Battlecry is getting up there in its ranks. So many great robots and teams in one place makes this not necessarily just a competition to win, but the competition to be at! Nationals weren't filled up just hours after opening registration, but Battlecry sure was.. and people are still calling trying to get in!
I'm a fan of the off-season because I think Nationals feel so impersonal. There are some many great people having an awesome time, I just can't wait for Battlecry to happen.
We'd love to carry home the Victor trophy again (ha, it's only one of two we're allowed to win!) because it meant we battled and survived the toughest competition.
Not to play down a National victory (that would be sweet), but I think we'd do more bragging if we took home BattleCry gold!
Best of luck to everyone.. and bring plenty of spares! This'll be rough (but the Robotics Lab will be opening for machining and stuff.. major plus!)
-colleen