MORT on the Today Show

[Mike Nawrot]

So after we all piled on a bus at 2:45 AM Monday morning, we drove to New York City on possibly the coldest day we've had in a long time. The wind factor was a bone chilling four degrees when we got to the Rockefeller center around 4 am. The plan was to be the first in line for the crowd outside of the Today Show on NBC. We were the first in line, and the only ones in line for a good hour. Around 7 am, we filed onto the outdoor set, and stood facing into the wind. We were front and center, and very difficult to miss. At 7:30, after hardly any sleep and three and a half hours of freezing cold, here's the end result:

MORT on the Today Show (video)

MORT having its picture taken by the today show staff

Any feedback would be great.

[neoshaakti]

pretty coool
didya guys skip school or something?
Sounds like a fun fieldtrip

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by neoshaakti

pretty coool
didya guys skip school or something?
Sounds like a fun fieldtrip

It was MLK Jr. day, so thankfully no.
Despite the freezing weather, it was just awesome fun.

EDIT: BTW, we're on at like 20 seconds in.

[StephLee]

That's a pretty awesome (and hardcore) way to do Dean's Homework! Way to go!

[cziggy343]

yeah! way to go with your h/w! get the today show in it

[DonRotolo]

Bravo guys, that's the way to do it!

For the rest of us: We need a 15 second "elevator" sppech so that when someone asks "So what's a robotics team?", we have a well-rehearsed and informative "sound bite". Works with grandparents, too...

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Bravo guys, that's the way to do it!

For the rest of us: We need a 15 second "elevator" sppech so that when someone asks "So what's a robotics team?", we have a well-rehearsed and informative "sound bite". Works with grandparents, too...

it was funny, we expected him to go for a question from one of us who was wearing a uniform, so the girl who answered just spoke on the spot We're planning a lot more with NBC and the Today Show so we'll keep you guys posted

[Graham Donaldson]

Originally Posted by XxMORTteam11xX

it was funny, we expected him to go for a question from one of us who was wearing a uniform, so the girl who answered just spoke on the spot We're planning a lot more with NBC and the Today Show so we'll keep you guys posted

Yeah, let us know when you're going, so that we can watch it live...or maybe we could organize some more NJ/NY teams to meet there, and have there be so many of us they can't help but see us...maybe bring a robot or two...

[lynca]

Great Job! Its always fantastic to see teams really doing the homework during build season. Put the clip on youtube and let the world see it !

[Chrisms]

thanks guys. Your responses made the trip worth it that much more.

it was something to see about half the team (around 30 kids) (the other half woke up early (but still later than us) to continue building) wake up on their day off, at 2 in the morning for this.

We'll keep you guys updated for sure!

-Chris

[Coach Norm]

My principal called me in yesterday morning and told me about a FIRST team that was out in the cold on the TODAY show. He commented on how excited the team seemed and how great it was to see the kids on the TV talking about FIRST.

Great Job.

[waialua359]

Good job guys! I wish we were there too!

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Chrisms

thanks guys. Your responses made the trip worth it that much more.

it was something to see about half the team (around 30 kids) (the other half woke up early (but still later than us) to continue building) wake up on their day off, at 2 in the morning for this.

We'll keep you guys updated for sure!

-Chris

I saw it and was shocked, way to go!

[Psychoflood]

This was really an amazing experience and i'm so glad that i got to help do Dean's homework. I encourage all teams to do something like this, a little bit of planning and a lot of dedication can go a very long way, and there's no better feeling than knowing you were not only doing Dean's homework, but spreading the news of FIRST nationwide.

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

For the rest of us: We need a 15 second "elevator" sppech so that when someone asks "So what's a robotics team?", we have a well-rehearsed and informative "sound bite".

This is SO important. And really hard to do. But with Dean's homework, it is going to be even more important.
Every team member needs to have the 15 second version. Which can lead to the 30 second version. Which can lead to the 60 second version.
(you get the idea). But need to be prepared to be cut off after 15 seconds.

I was sitting drinking a cup of tea, reading the paper, with the TV on. I looked up when I heard the word "robotics"
And there you were with the big banner. Way to go!