CAGE Match 2014

[Taylor]

Well, that was fun.
Congratulations to the winning alliance of 1024, 1646, 1741, and 5402. You put on a great show for the biggest CAGE Match crowd we've ever seen.

Time for thank-yous:
45, 234, 1741 - You are all great friends and we are very appreciative of you giving your Friday afternoon to help us set up the event.

829 - The volunteer lunch was fantastic as usual, as well as all the other support you provided as cohosts.

234, 3494 - Because of your hard work, two great pre-rookies got to experience FRC behind the glass. Thank you for graciously providing robots and guidance to these rising stars.

461 - Your team continues to be a pillar of the community, leading the charge with nearly 2,000 items donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana.

2451 - Thank you for loaning us your mentor (and FRC blogger!) Kelsey Draus - her aid and input were fantastic.

Kirk Wheeler - As a first time Chief Judge, you did a splendid job of using seasoned veteran judges with brand new professionals you found to expand the FRC community and get these newbies hooked.

Every participating team had a significant role - providing volunteers, excellent discussions at the Roundtable meetings, donating to the Silent Auction, or giving the crowd a spectacle on the field. We on the planning committee are proud to be able to show off what you wonderful teams can do.

As I tweeted earlier, I am proud of the work my #FriendsWithRobots provided to put on this event, and I am proud to be able to call you my friends.