2009 Sacramento Regional

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

Would they be bringing Macadamia Nuts and such?? (368/359?)

Will their robot be decked out in yellow and blue? (330?)

Will their hair be beautiful bright pink? (233??)

Well we have had some come from all over in the past, (34-AL, 56/869-NJ, 245/835-MI, 568-AK, 610-ON, 945-FL, 1726-AZ, 1960-MT, to name a few...) In fact I think 835 and 245 came out like 3 years in a row spreading their Michigan spirit!!

Should be great fun nevertheless, even if they're from just next door!! Sac/Davis continues to be the regional folks tend to pick as their second registration, however as of today we are at 18 teams registered which maybe a new record, we usually don't break 20 until the second round of registrations - well I guess that's in a few days any how.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Doug G

Will their robot be decked out in yellow and blue? (330?)

I don't think 330 will be coming--they're usually a 2-regional team. L.A. is their home regional, and they're planning on DC for their away regional.

[edit] Cory, is the mystery team you speak of the blue-and-black twin of the red-and-black team mentioned earlier?

[waialua359]

The Hawaii teams 359/368 wont be there also.
We are attending Oregon and San Jose this year.
Maybe next year since Vacaville is close by.

[Mr. Van]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

Cory - How did you know? (I had no idea we were considered a "big name team", but we're quite flattered...)

Yes, the Robodox (599) will be returning to our one-time "home away from home" and we're excited to be back!

-Mr. Van
Robodox Coach

[115inventorsam]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

My guess would be 233 too(hasn't been denied yet right?). Or could it be...217!? 25!? 1717!? I don't know, I'm just throwing out well known numbers now.

Anyways, 115 will be there as usual for our second regional, I love going to Davis, and now there's even better competition!

[Steven Sigley]

Do you have a favorite memory at SAC?

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

Do you have a favorite memory at SAC?

Yes I do, In 2007 when 100 got a ringer stuck on their flag pole and they still managed to win the match. I believe the ringer was stuck for atleast half the match. That was cool.

[Steven Sigley]

meh that was the last match, we lost to em.

personally i liked the match about 2-3 before that:

http://www.thebluealliance.net/tbatv...p?matchid=3710

our semi-finals match, when the buzzer rang, we were 100% sure we lost and we were all dissapointed because the other teams were both up on ramps. 5 seconds later we look over and VOILA the ramps drop, and we're suddenly going to the finals.

I couldn't hear anything over the screams from our team.

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Yes I do, In 2007 when 100 got a ringer stuck on their flag pole and they still managed to win the match. I believe the ringer was stuck for atleast half the match. That was cool.

Actually this happened twice. Once in the quarterfinals and once in finals.

Team 1458 removed it both times allowing us to score, and even placed it on the rack the second time


I believe we're officially registered, I hear a lot of teams didn't make it in this year.

After the server crash it was pretty well filled up...

I believe 254 decide to go to Las Vegas instead. Anyone know if 997 is coming? I know they've lost a lot of money recently, but it would be awesome to play with them again.

[spc295]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Yes I do, In 2007 when 100 got a ringer stuck on their flag pole and they still managed to win the match. I believe the ringer was stuck for atleast half the match. That was cool.

I remember that well, I was at the Drivers Station for team 295 when our team captain rammed team 100 and they fell over. but 20 secsonds earlier our allaince partner, team 1662 rammed team 997 and they fell over it was 3 on 1. we actually won that match. then we tied them then, then we lost, then we tied them, and then we finnally lost. that match was my favorite memory in FIRST

the picture is below and this is the link for the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CWHYF1BwSo

yes and we will be attending Davis and LA this year

[RobJ]

Originally Posted by 115inventorsam

My guess would be 233 too(hasn't been denied yet right?).

Nope, sorry

[Michelle692]

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

Ah you guys always bring spirit to the competition.
How's that Chairman's Banner?

thanks, we try to! and haha, that Chairman's banner is proudly hanging in our work area... which is in the maintenance staff's area, so no one else ever sees it... it's a bit lonely, though...

[love4hellokitty]

Originally Posted by Michelle692

Team 692 will be coming back too!

Darn you Michelle! you beat me to it!

Yes!!! 692 is happily returning for another year to Davis. our "home"

[NickE]

Originally Posted by Rex114

Can it be 1114? Can it pleeeeeaaaaase be 1114?

I wouldn't get your hopes up, with the Greater Toronto Regional on the same weekend.

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by NickE

I wouldn't get your hopes up, with the Greater Toronto Regional on the same weekend.

You make an excellent point.