2010 New Jersey Regional

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Thanks for the vote of confidence Chris and Dustin, hopefully we don't disappoint. NJ will be a tough regional for us as we will be testing different things and we'll be making adjustments during the event. We will just be using NJ to get ready for Boston. We're not totally sure how we'll do either with our current design, we'll base changes off of our performance in NJ.

Don't know how well we'll handle the balls as of now, but beware our drivetrain driver He's been practicing.

Stogi, all of the confidence and respect I have for 11 (And You) has been earned over the years I've known you guys. And regardless of your testing and tweaking I'm sure that you'll make some sort of an impact in the regional, in one way or another.

And if your Drive Team is even half as good as last year you guys will do well, I hope they're as personable too.

Btw, who's coaching for 11 this year? Did you get dibs on that job?

Originally Posted by coldfusion1279

We appreciate the kind words in how Dustin explained our robot. The students and mentors always love to be recognized for the hard work they put in. We can only hope our robot performs as well as we expect. Also thanks to his team, 816, for extending a pre-ship practice invitation (though we decided not to attend).

You're welcome. I know the feeling of pride felt by a team when they are mentioned in predictions. You guys earned it though, your machine looks great.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Btw, who's coaching for 11 this year? Did you get dibs on that job?

Myself and a mentor will be switching out during Friday's practice matches to see who the driveteam thinks is more effective. We leave it to our drivers to decide.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Myself and a mentor will be switching out during Friday's practice matches to see who the driveteam thinks is more effective. We leave it to our drivers to decide.

Awesome.

I hope you land the spot. I'm interesting to see what kind of strategic shenanigans you'll come up with.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by thefro526

Awesome.

I hope you land the spot. I'm interesting to see what kind of strategic shenanigans you'll come up with.

We have a Coach Klein* playbook of-sorts I really think this game will come down to more about driver performance, strategy, and ball gathering than the boast of teams' kickers, so we're preparing plays to try out.

*- The Waterboy

[coldfusion1279]

See you on the field

I am looking forward to seeing/hearing some strategies that teams will ultimately put into action on the field.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by thefro526

I was told by a friend on 103, "Wait Until You See 25". That's all I know about your machine, but judging on the context in which the message was said, it must be pretty epic.

And I second the hope that this doesn't turn into a penalty fest.

WOW I know who THAT friend is...

[Bharat Nain]

Originally Posted by thefro526

I was told by a friend on 103, "Wait Until You See 25". That's all I know about your machine, but judging on the context in which the message was said, it must be pretty epic.

And I second the hope that this doesn't turn into a penalty fest.

To be honest, we are nothing special this year. We do what every robot does - gather a ball and kick it in the goal. I think NJ will come down to who can do this best and there are certainly a few strong teams this year. I am also curious to see how many robots are legal. Due to the stringent rules this year, I think Thursday is going to be very stressful for many teams trying to comply with the rules.

[ks_mumupsi]

we are excited to be competing and thank you for the vote of confidence in our design...

I am looking for ward to seeing 25's bot also, they are always a great attraction at NJ.

See you guys in about a day

[Brandon_L]

Just think:
You go to sleep tonight, wake up in the morning (Take the HSPA...) and its less then 24 hrs!

[delsaner]

Originally Posted by Brandon_L

Just think:
You go to sleep tonight, wake up in the morning (Take the HSPA...) and its less then 24 hrs!

amen to that

[Lowfategg]

I am going to look into setting up a live stream for NJ tomorrow. I will keep you guys posted if I can get anything to work on Friday. Of course if anyone else is already setting up a stream I wont bother.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by Lowfategg

I am going to look into setting up a live stream for NJ tomorrow. I will keep you guys posted if I can get anything to work on Friday. Of course if anyone else is already setting up a stream I wont bother.

That would be awesome.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Lowfategg

I am going to look into setting up a live stream for NJ tomorrow. I will keep you guys posted if I can get anything to work on Friday. Of course if anyone else is already setting up a stream I wont bother.

You'd be my hero if you did that.

Oh wait, you're already my hero.

See yah tomorrow Tyler.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Lowfategg

I am going to look into setting up a live stream for NJ tomorrow. I will keep you guys posted if I can get anything to work on Friday. Of course if anyone else is already setting up a stream I wont bother.

I don't know of anyone else doing that, so again, it would be awesome.

[293spike]

Any early favorites after practice day?