2014 Wisconsin Regional

[XaulZan11]

Originally Posted by Kevin Kolodziej

Finally, HUGE congrats to 1732 - Hilltopper Robotics for an amazing run in the finals - I can't think of a better way to honor Drew. The video tribute on Saturday morning moved me to tears and your robot tribute capturing Gold was a fitting end to the day

Thanks Kevin and everyone else who made it loud for Drew. It was a very special moment and day for Drew's parents and everyone else who knew Drew.

I'd like to thank both 2481 and 2202 for being absolutely fantastic alliance partners.

2481:After playing you in the finals in 2010 and 2013 and watching you come up short in the 2012 finals, I'm thrilled you finally captured a win. You are no longer in the conversation for best team without an event win. I thought you were clearly had the best robot at the event and we were thrilled alliance selection fell our way so we could join you. While you were good in Central Illinois, you were dominate at Wisconsin. I can't wait to see your improvements for St. Louis.

2202: From climbing your ramps several times at the pre-ship scrimmage in 2007 to semifinalist together in 2011, I've always thought highly of your team. Your consistent autonomous mode and versatile, smart play was exactly what our alliance needed. It also did not go unnoticed that you were the only one on our alliance to not have any mechanical issues during our run. In a physical game, that is a testament to the quality of your machines. I hope you have the absolute best time in St. Louis as you've definitely earned it!

Congrats to 1714 on the Chairman's award. You continue to raise the bar and push our awards/outreach team do to more.

Thanks again to 48, 171, 1714, 2481 and 4212 for swapping wrist bands for scouting data. And thanks to the event volunteers for being understanding and allowing more of our students to sit in the scouting section.