2010 NASA/VCU regional!!!

[Lee Reid 3136]

I agree with and would like to second everything he just said ^

Also my sister has a picture of us on the platform. The problem being that it is somewhere in the other 400 pictures she took.

[Nigel]

does she? awesome. oh and your sig kinda cuts off =P

[kjohnson]

Originally Posted by Nigel

on a side note, does anyone have a picture of us after we climbed kilroy? I know there were several pictures taken and i was hoping to find one... oh thanks to kilroy for having such a sweet bot for us to climb

Pictures attached. Great elevation, and quite unexpected.

[Nigel]

awesome pics, thanks so much... and we weren't sure we could do it until our driver pulled up there but yeah worked like a charm =D

[Ed__]

Originally Posted by nukemknight

Pictures attached. Great elevation, and quite unexpected.

Yeah this was so close it just happen at the last second I mean the last second

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by September

And congrats to 617, 346, and 1895 for making history at the Virginia Regional by doing nine, pre-finals, elimination matches!

That was truly amazing, and I defy any other regional to match it. Talk about equally-matched teams!

They all need to supplement their team uniforms next year - with ties!

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

but it was clear 1676 brought the best bot back from Trenton. (we're a close second, right?)

Closer than you think. You guys have an awesome team, and an equally awesome robot. It was a real pleasure getting to know you at the Sun Bank Arena in Trenton, and great seeing you again at the Siegel Center in Richmond.

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

Also, one more shout-out to the Jersey teams: you all brought three teams that model how every team in FIRST should be. No wonder you all won so many awards. I hope that all other 60 teams there (including mine) take your practices and methods to heart this off-season.

Thank you for the kind words, again demonstrating why you guys are such an awesome team.

Some thanks are in order:

First, to 1086 and 1418: both excellent teams and excellent robots, who performed flawlessly throughout eliminations. 1086, I see why you guys have been the "local favorites" for a few years now, and I can tell you it's not because of your great robot. Oh, congrats on EI as well.

346, 617 and 1895: from a spectator's point of view, it may have looked like we "won easily", but to be honest you were formidable competition, we were worried.

122: wow, what a team, not at all surprising you were selected for Chairman's. I like your shirts, too - they stand out in a crowd, but in a classy, understated way. Congrats to Julia, too, well-deserved.

3168, congratulations on the RAS, and we hope to see you in Atlanta. You guys really do "get it", and we look forward to big things from your team in the coming years.

To our fellow teams from "Jersey": it was really great having your support in Virginia, you made our whole experience all that much better. We've been seeing you guys for years, but I think we all got a lot closer as teams this weekend, and we're even more honored to be considered your friends.

975, you guys are a great team, and the #2 seed proves it. We are glad we could help you out, and hope to meet up with you guys some time in the future. Say hello to your German kid from me, too and watch that metal dust!

134, I wish we could've figured out what caused that problem coming out of Autonomous. You guys were on our very short list of "first pick" because of your performance as a team both on and off the field.

977, we were proud to be able to get you guys through inspection (with huge help from 612 and 75) and onto the field. OK, the 'bot flipped a few times, but even then, a well-designed machine. Hope you guys had fun last weekend. Audie, we'll be in touch.

2012, you folks need to bow down to Ms. Crouch, she is awesome. What i want to know is who will be your programmer next year?

612, we met you guys in 2008 at Buckeye, and you were and continue to be an impressive team. Your mentors are top-notch.

I know there's someone I'm forgetting, so for that, I apologize. I drove back last night, and didn't get much sleep in the process.

Last but not least, I want to thank Lisa the head referee for keeping it as fair as it could be; the FTA who must have sprouted more than a few grey hairs trying to wrestle the field into compliance, and the great MC and announcers who, despite the trying circumstances, kept the crowd going.

The VCU venue was also quite nice, with everywhere an easy path between pits and stands. Clean restrooms and hot water, plus friendly staff I didn't like the $5 parking (but it's fully understandable) nor was the arena food selection compelling (hot dogs and... um, that's all, just hot dogs), but perhaps that's only because the competition out on the street (there are a dozen or more food places within a block, and I highly recommend the Jamaican place right across the street) is so strong.


See you in Atlanta!

[JoshD]

Congrats to 1676, 1086, and 1418 for winning, you guys earned it.

And to the runners up 617, 346, and 1895, congrats as well, you certainly gave us a run for our money, not to mention a heart attack when they announced the amendment to the 3rd match.

Overall I have no complaints about the regional, the field crew handled everything thrown at them, and adjusted how things went to keep things going. And on top of that, our team put in 110% this year, and I am extremely proud of everything they accomplished. And I think everyone else should walk away proud as well, this was a great regional and I know I for one enjoyed being there.

I look forward to seeing everyone back next year!

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by Nigel

on a side note, does anyone have a picture of us after we climbed kilroy? I know there were several pictures taken and i was hoping to find one... oh thanks to kilroy for having such a sweet bot for us to climb

One of my parents took a ton of pics and i know I saw some of that ramping.

Now if I can get the CD from him and figure out how to do the picture thumbnails on this forum...

[jwuyhs]

Congrats to all the teams at VCU! That was one of the best regionals I have ever been to. It was also historic when there were two alliances that played about 8 to 9 matches in an hour, and that was even before finals!

Special congrats to 1676, 1086, and 1418 for winning the championship and to 617, 1895, and 346 for giving them a run for their money the second match

[gblake]

Amid the well-deserved accolades for the regional and (all) the teams that made it great and great fun - I would like to recognize six students from four teams. They were the champions and finalists in our third annual Virginia 5th Gear tournament Saturday.

Alex, Andrew and Trevor, from Teams 75, 2028 and 2862 got together during the regional to form the Phantom Pirate Raiders alliance and take top honors.

Runners-up (by just a single point) were a trio of Awkward Turtles from team 2708: Zachary, Bradlee and Tad.

Running the show at the regional was fun for David and me, and we hope using the simulator during the build season and afterward is fun and enlightening for you.

Blake
PS: Honorable mention goes to Eric, Alexander and Michael who came in 3rd.