Congratulations to 1114 Simbotics

[LauraN]

Originally Posted by ZZII 527

Team 527 would also like to congratulate Team 1114 on their awards and victory at SBPLI. We had the privilege of running with them for one match on Saturday and although we didn't win, we were extremely impressed by their robot and more importantly their team character. In the very next round, they knocked us off the platform but were kind enough to offer help to get us running again. They lent us degreaser and helped us get our broken winch locking collar changed just in time for our next match. Congratulations 1114, we will cheer for you at the other events!

Exactly! Team 30 also had the privilege of working with Team 1114 on Friday and we loved their enthusiasm. They had an amazing robot and were incredibly supportive of us throughout the match. We had not done quite so well on Friday morning and weren't feeling so confident about our robot, but they were ecstatic about the win and were adamant about giving us as much credit for it as possible.

Their attitude was positive and infectious and really boosted our enthusiasm, sending us on a 6 game winning streak. They were friendly and outgoing to us for the rest of the regional, talking to us about standings and entertaining my stupid questions about how their drive train worked.

In other words, I was really impressed.

Congratulations guys, you not only have an awesome robot but an awesome team and we were thrilled for you when you won!

On the same note we'd like to congratulate Team 311 for their incredible robot and Team 229, another group who entertained more stupid questions about drive trains. =)

Congratulations all around to everyone at SBPLI, it was a great regional and I thought there was a great amount of spirit and enthusiasm.

[Team311]

team 1114 was one of the best teams we have had the oppurtunity to be paired with.

[Karthik]

Thanks to everyone for all the kind words. This weekend was the best experience I've had in my seven years involved with FIRST. I'd like to thank everyone who made this possible. Special thanks go out to teams 311 and 229 for making up the best alliance I've ever worked with. We all brought different strengths to table that managed to mesh perfectly.

I'll post more of my thoughts on the SBPLI event tomorrow.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Canadian Regional or Nationals.

[The Paco]

Congratulations on behalf of team 48. im glad to see that 1114's greatness was finally realized. Exellent job and we are all looking forard to working with you in Mississagua!

[Nick Mac]

congratulations 1114. You guys were probably the best team there. You started off the competition with us with a win and were so kind to us in the pits and at the hotel. Hope to be paired with you again. Good luck.

[Ryan Curry]

I would also like to congratulate team 1114 on an excellence regional. We were happy to have a chance to ally with you once, and were all happy to see you, and teams 311 and 229 win the regional. Congratualtions to all three teams, hope to see you again next year in LI.

-Rc

[theory6]

Wow! We might not have been at the SBPLI but just want to congratulate you on your SBPLI Regional victory!

I can't wait till we play all the teams at the Canadian Regional...It's going to be huuugee!

[thoughtful]

Team 1219 would also like to congratulate team 1114 (Simbotics) on a great run in their regional, what a great way to represent Canada, we are all very proud of you. Hope to see you at the canadian regional and best of Luck!

[Karthik]

Now that I've slept for almost 40 hours with a couple two hour breaks mixed in, here are my thoughts on the Long Island regional.

The qualification rounds were quite exciting, with a huge battle occuring for the number one seed. In the end it was 311 who managed to come out on top of this struggle. We finished third, despite hanging in all ten of our matches. That's how tough the competition was on the Island.

The elimination rounds were fantastic. I think a lot of teams were caught off guard by the defensive strategy our alliance employed. I've always said the best offense is a good defense, and never has that statement been more apt than in Long Island. Team 229 were like the 1985 Chicago Bears, there was no forward progress against them. The crowd was stunned by how they controlled the field. This allowed 311 or 1114, to take control of the bar. We never lost a match in which 229 played.

Our alliance was an equal partnership. All three teams contributed to this victory.

All weekend long we loved talking to all the teams who took the time to come visit our pits. There were so many great teams and people at this event, we loved sharing our enthusiasm with everyone.

To sum it all up, Thanks to everyone who made this event what it was. Team 1114 had a great time, and we can't wait to do it again next year.

See you all in Toronto or Atlanta.. eh. =)

[MOE]

HELLOOOoooo from Team 88
Long Island was a great time for TJ2. Hope we put on a good show for all the teams we had a super time and thanks to team 870 and 871 we were able to show that we can play with the best thankx again. Great job by the #1 seed team, of 311, 1114, and 229 you guys were the best!!!!!! Also congrads to all of the Award Winners, and teams at LI what a super time was had by all. Till we meet again TTFN

Team 88 TJ2 and MOE
Tye - DYE oh yeah? OH YEAH !!!!

[Nick Seidl]

I worked with 1114 as an alliance partner last year in Pittsburgh when I was with team 448. Its good to see that they continue to be a force to be rekoned with. I think we are witnessing the evolution of a powerhouse.

[shyra1353]

yeah .. congrats 1114 ... my former team was allied with you last year and you were a spectacular alliance and a great all -round team with an awesome bot. good job on doing soo well this season so far .. and ill see you next thursday !!! (id rather be allied with you than play against you !! )

[Aylish771]

Congrats 1114
Can't wait to see you at the CR
S.W.A.T.771

[BerserkerSpyke]

Congrats on behalf of team 871. You guys did such an awesome job and your bot was soo cool.