2011 Pittsburgh Regional

[Dan 1038]

CIA is doing a webcast on thier site, http://team291.org/Team291/Pittsburg...t/Webcast.html

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Dan 1038

CIA is doing a webcast on thier site, http://team291.org/Team291/Pittsburg...t/Webcast.html

And 48 (who has done both Pittsburgh and Buckeye webcasts in the past) will have our webcast guy and equipment there as backup and additional support, if needed. With 291 running it, I doubt that will be necessary.

Looking forward to tomorrow! See everyone there.

[The Lucas]

I have it on good authority that the Simbots have a Double Ubertube Auto.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by The Lucas

I have it on good authority that the Simbots have a Double Ubertube Auto.

Wait, you mean that they don't have a triple Ubertube autonomous?

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Wait, you mean that they don't have a triple Ubertube autonomous?

Working on it, that was the other half of the text message.

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by The Lucas

Working on it, that was the other half of the text message.

Wait, Canadians have phones with texting?

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

Wait, Canadians have phones?

^ Fixed this for you.

Does anyone know if any practice matches will be webcasted? Looks like it's currently not live on UStream.

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux

^ Fixed this for you.

Does anyone know if any practice matches will be webcasted? Looks like it's currently not live on UStream.

I was thinking that but apparently they call this a phone or whatever that is hanging on his belt! http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/31506

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

I was thinking that but apparently they call this a phone or whatever that is hanging on his belt! http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/31506

Whoa, Karthik has TWO Phones.

Crazy.

Seriously though, if any team is going to have a 3-tube autonomous, it'll be 1114.

[akoscielski3]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

Wait, Canadians have phones with texting?

I love how you guys are trying to make fun of Canadian s yet 3 of the 4 Canadian teams in Pittsburgh were in the top 5 (1114 first, 772 third, 1503 fifth) just making sure u americans didn't forget.

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by akoscielski3

I love how you guys are trying to make fun of Canadian s yet 3 of the 4 Canadian teams in Pittsburgh were in the top 5 (1114 first, 772 third, 1503 fifth) just making sure u americans didn't forget.

Someone in chat said "I, for one, welcome our new Canadian overlords"

[ayeckley]

Originally Posted by akoscielski3

1114 first, 772 third, 1503 fifth

Thanks for the alliance, 772 and 63! Good luck at your next regionals.

[Nick Lawrence]

Wow, what an incredible regional, probably the best regional I've ever been to. It was run well, the volunteers were extremely nice, the judges and referees too. I had just as much fun off the field as I did on it.

This regional win is very very special to Team 1114 and us. Last year, we lost our founding mentor and executive sponsor, Mr. Stephen Rourke. I know he's smiling down on his two teams working together and winning. This one's for you sir, we miss you greatly.

Team 1114: Thank you for everything. After years of working with you off the field, it was nice to finally return to the same alliance during eliminations. It was an amazing experience to work with you, one that I'll never forget. I hope to have this opportunity again. You guys rock, thank you so much. We couldn't have won this regional without your faith in us.

Team 3492: Thank you for being extremely cooperative and a huge help on the field. You guys were willing to let our alliance rebuild your robot and re-purpose it as a strictly defensive bot. With an all new drivetrain, you guys played well and we were extremely glad to have you. Thank you.

GTR East, here we come.

-Nick

[akoscielski3]

Originally Posted by ayeckley

Thanks for the alliance, 772 and 63! Good luck at your next regionals.

This was a great alliance, unfortunately there was that one bad call, and we lost but that was the highest our team has ranked in the qualification matches. Wish you guys good luck and we are off to Toronto West. hope to see all of you in st. Louis.

Just wondering ....does any body have a video of the elimination match that we lost by 1 point. thanks

[Alex2614]

I would like to congratulate several teams that competed at Pittsburgh.

First, our rookie team, 3492 RoboGens on their regional win and Rookie Inspiration Award. We know what it feels like to win a regional the rookie year. You guys were FANTASTIC! I would also like to congratulate 1114 Simbotics and 1503 Spartonics. You guys were incredible as well.

Team 63 Red Barons - You were definitely very deserving of the Chairmans Award, and coming from another competitor for the award, the entire MARS team would like to extend a huge congratulations.

Team 3504 Girls of Steel - If it wasn't for your number, I would have never guessed you are a rookie team. You showed amazing spirit and dedication, had a great team image, and the robot wasn't bad either. Coming from a Pitt Rookie All-Star winner, MARS also extends a huge congratulations for winning the award. I hope to keep seeing you and working with you for years to come. Have fun in St. Louis!

Teams 3193 and 1038 - Great alliance. We were still able to advance to the semi-finals despite the fact that our arm was not functioning. Great job and I must say, we put a strong showing against the #1 alliance, so great job to both of you.

Team 1629 GaCo - It has been great working with you over the years. It was good to see you winning that control system award Thank you for all the help you have given to us over the years and for years to come.

Last but not least, 2614 MARS - While we were not as strong as we had hoped, this was definitely a huge milestone for us. It was the second time we were ever an alliance captain out of 8 competitions, and we were higher seeded than we have ever been before at Pittsburgh during most of Friday, and it was the first time we have ever won a match on Saturday morning. Also, despite shattering the worm gear 3 times, we were still able to pull off a few victories. And even better, we were able to keep smiles on our faces the whole time. Semi-finalist is something to be quite proud of. I am also quite proud of the Entrepreneurship Award. And our mentor, Earl Scime, was very very deserving of the Woodie Flowers Award. There was nobody else we would have wanted to nominate, and all the other mentors agree. I hope it was a nice surprise.