Championship 2011 - St Louis - Your Thoughts Please?

[john.hobbins]

Our team (1241) had an amazing time on the Curie field. I cannot believe that we did not get it done (the job)! However, it goes to show you that anything is possible: what a confidence booster! I want to say that this division was strong, well played and organised - kudos to all teams. Regarding the stands, I found myself wondering what we would do if our team brought more than the 12 students? Looking ahead to next year, I am sure that we would bring a bus load, but, where would they sit? I have always thought that saving seats was ok, especially if your team was aggressive enough to seek out the seats. BUT, at worlds, there is not enough seats. Where should all the people go? Back to the matches; why was the ref calling pushing the opponent into the lane a penalty against the pushing robot? Most times, they did not call a single robot in violation of this rule when they themselves crossed the line? Anyway, I can't wait for the day to play Einstein...
Back in 2004, we were picked by team 60 and 33. We had the catcher robot with a very good human player...who remembers??? Team Hot remembers from the Michigan regional...don't you. You capped us just as the balls were dropping - GREAT STRATEGY!
Worlds 2004 -Wow, getting knocked out in the quarters because of the stick-it note that said our arm was touching the doubler ball
Anyway, we have already had several team meetings so that we prepare for next year!