Dylan is a great resource, that I have been able to work with for a long time. And with Matt, well he's my brother, and I must say, he's awesome with strategy as well. He aided the 1126 alliance in 2006 at Championship when they won Galileo and was about to play the Newton alliance. Matt had all the information about the Newton alliance and quickly stepped in to help 1126. FLR 2008- 1126 was knocked out in quarter finals, and immediately after words came to the help of our alliance, giving suggestions and strategies. If that isn't GP, I'm not sure what is.
Matt and Dylan were planning all year how to beat 1114, and it happened at IRI. The 1126 alliance beat the 1114 alliance in the semi finals. Their strategy worked. (I'm not bashing 1114, in fact, it's a compliment to them).
As Dylan said, he has been on field team for 3 years, and he has all the experience you could ask for. Dylan has lead the field team into 3 consecutive times into elimination rounds in Atlanta. (06, 07, 08). And once to Einstein (06). Dylan is a very friendly, personable guy, and can remain calm and thinks with a clear head. He is great to get along with, and plays well with others.
Matt has been around FIRST for about 6-7 years and has seen it all. The good years, the bad years. Robots and strategies that work, and those that don't. Matt too is a great guy to work with, and will listen to your thoughts and share his as well.
These guys are great, and aren't in it for the money (well there's none involved anyway). Like Dylan said, it's just to cover their expenses. They love FIRST, and just wanna be able to use their talents and abilities to help others.
All I know is that last year in Philadelphi, our camera locked dead onto MOE (Team 365) and their flourescent green shirts during the matches. They might want to consider what would happen if they get pelted with balls during the autonomous period! :ahh: - Greg Marra [more] 
16-12-2008, 00:49
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