548's many many thanks!

[MIT_MAN]

548, I was so thrilled when I heard that we were going to play you guys on Einstein (and also a little bit scared ). I watched you guys throughout MSC and loved the unique (and amazing) robot you guys built this year. You guys and your alliance were great competitors and hopefully we'll see you guys at IRI.

[Grim Tuesday]

When we saw that 121 score, we were terrified to play you guys in the finals. We were right to be scared, and a great alliance moved on to Einstein. The most "FIRST-ey" thing I saw at this competition happened with 548:

When we got to the Newton finals, we moved our team to sit with our fellow finalists, 68 and 330. Coincidentally, this was right next to 548 as well. If this was anything other than a FIRST Robotics Competition, that would be unheard of, but I struck up a conversation with a member of 548, and all were very personable. I will never forget when, during those close finals matches, we started a "blue alliance" chant, and you guys started a "red alliance" chant. Right next to eachother, both teams having the times of their lives, graciously. Also, I took some pictures of members of our team dancing with members of yours right before the finals.

Also, when I made my Championships bracket, I predicted that 548 would win Newton. It was well deserved, and I have admired your robot throughout the entire season.

Simon, Ithaca Code Red Robotics

[Pranit T]

Brendan,

I would like to congratulate you on your and your team's success this weekend. Competing with you guys in Greater Toronto East and again here at Champs was an absolute pleasure!

If I can say, it was a little disappointing start of the season at GTRe but then you showed the FIRST World all about the urge and the will to perform better and better through the season! Picking up a win and a RCA an MSC Finals finish is just fantastic! And to top it all off, you guys strategically play your way upto the #1 seed on Newton and won it.

Again, it was an example setting season and you have again, as many great teams have done, raised the bar high for the next season.

[Adam Freeman]

548 - Congratulations on an incredible season! Getting to play with and against you guys at multiple districts this season was a blast. As our fellow part-time shop mates, it was great to see so many of our Robostang friends at all of our event this year. The continuous improvement shown through this season and over the last couple of year, shows me you guys are going to be the next great Michigan powerhouse team.

I was really interested to see the scoring power and strategy that you had used to win Newton. You guys fought your hearts out on Einstein, and really made all us Michigan teams proud.

Brenden - Congrats on a great coaching effort this season. Northville District Champs, Troy and MSC finalists, and Newton Division Champs is an incredible season for a coach. I love seeing great young coaches...and you are definetely one of the best young coaches out there. Calm, collected, smart, willing, determined...

Keep up the great work. It was a pleasure to get a chance to coach with you this season.