Team 20 would like to ...

[JVN]

You guys had an incredible season. As an alumni I was so proud to see your awesome machine when it was unveiled. What made me even more proud was to see you guys working so hard to make it better as the season went on! Now THAT is the secret to success...

I can't wait to see what 2010 brings, because I know you'll be stronger than ever before. This is the beginning of something huge...

-John

[Ryan Dognaux]

I was extremely surprised that you were not picked up. T'is the nature of The Georgia Dome - Everything's all crazy and you can't ever predict anything, including alliance pairings. Great looking / performing robot. Be proud, that machine is awesome.

[Chief Samwize]

I know that feeling, this being my senior year it was a little heartbreaking to not be picked but as you said, it brings you back down to earth. It has been a great season, thanks to everyone for making it happen.

-Sam

[Jrock0793]

Everyone played great and it was a fun week in Atlanta, and thats all that really matters. True, it was humbling to not get picked, but that is the way things go. I think everyone did a good job this year and should be proud that their team made it to nationals. Congrats to everyone who won awards and those who put up a good fight. Good luck next year, and see you on the playing feild!

[hoorayforpink]

We were also not selected on the Newton field after going 3-4. After so many years of great success including back to back Einstein appearances (2007 and 2008), plus The finals of Archimedes losing to the eventual winning alliance, and generally considered to be a strong team ever since my freshman year. Being my senior year, and the fact that I was the base driver who sucked it pretty hard, makes me pretty sad about it all.

But We've had a lot of success and it was humbling to be a middle of the field robot. To go into matches knowing that each one was gonna be a struggle. It was kinda exhilarating. In the end I don't regret too much, our team had just as much fun as ever, we learned alot, and we made friendships with some new teams, as well as keeping some older friendships alive and well. Yes it would have been nice to add another banner or two to our collection but FIRST is about more than banners.