Thank you 987 and 177!

[Nuttyman54]

Don't mess with maroon!

You both were absolutely amazing partners, and I don't think we can thank you enough.

987, wow. We were completely blown away that you weren't picked earlier. A working autonomous mode, a great scorer, even under defense, and an excellent 1 robot ramp, just in case (even though we never used it). You worked with us, but man, that last play on Einstein, well, that's what wins champs I guess. Thanks for sticking with it all the way, we couldn't have done it without you.

177, you were our #1 second pick hands down by the end of Friday. You may not have ranked high, but we'd seen what you could do, and it was exactly what we needed. #8 seed had the advantage this year, getting a great scoring robot, and then our excellent defense and backside rack disruption partner. We've both been around for a number of years, and we're glad to have been able to share the gold with you!


233, 71, and 179, what an alliance. Going up against the Beast is nothing trivial in itself, but when their partners are two other powerhouse teams from Florida, well we weren't exactly optimistic. You put up a great fight, and we're happy to have had the opportunity to play you. b

292 and 226. You may not have made it to eliminations, but you guys were key to taking it home. Without your assistance, there would be no batteries for the world champion alliance.

and finally, a few well deserved congrats

2194, the little rookie team that could. Winning their regional and then making the top of the pack on Newton division is no small feat. Congrats on your successes and on winning the Championship Rookie Inspiration award. I expect amazing things from you.

365, you deserved it. After so many years, you finally took home the big one. This team is unbelievable, and I'm glad that if we weren't going to get it, we lost to you. A very large congrats again.


and lastly, to Team 190. You guys have all worked extremely hard this year, and made my first year as a member one of the most memorable of my life. From winning Chairman's at BAE, taking gold at my home regional SVR, and then going from 8th seed captains straight to the top. You guys are the best, and I can't thank everyone enough for letting me be a part of this. Thank you


Oh, and a shout out to Arefin, thanks for letting us hang out with you, we had an awesome time!

EDIT: And, of course, I've forgotten some teams.

To 126, 1126 and 1516, thank you guys so much for offering us your scouting data from the other divisions. We didn't expect to make it as far as we did, and are very grateful to the assistance you gave us.