Hey all,
I was just wondering if anyone out there could provide an update as to what’s happening at the Western Michigan regional. Any tidbits would be greatly appreciated.
Results are available at http://www2.usfirst.org/2003comp/events/MI/
2nd highest match score in the nation here so far(at least as far as I can tell from here - 206 in one of our early matches)
Playing the last match of the day right now, and then we’ll be getting underway with awards…more updates to come later…watch the address above for all the stats…
*Originally posted by Nate Smith *
**Results are available at http://www2.usfirst.org/2003comp/events/MI/2nd highest match score in the nation here so far(at least as far as I can tell from here - 206 in one of our early matches)
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Yeah! That was us! total QPs of 328. 518, you rocked as our partners!
Congratulations to the winners:
245
188
1140
And to the winner of the Regional Chairmans award:
391
For complete results of the regional:
http://www2.usfirst.org/2003comp/events/MI/awards.html
Again congratulations from Team 68, good luck at Nationals!!!
You might see another one of your fellow teams from up North joining you at the Championship Event.
188 just qualified with their Western Michigan win!
Great job, guys! Hope to see you there!
the finals match was awesome!!!
match number 1.
team 245 attcak the stack and 1140 rans beatty with a full reverse-under-the-bar. 71 misses the stacks. 902 is shut down, for whatever reason. Beatty is pushed outside the field. 245 and 1140 then Push 902 up the ramp and control the top for the victory. Huge win, but I can’t remember by how much (nearly 100). Second match, blizzard goes forward and hits a human player stack on 4. 288 and 1140 fight near the bar and by the time driver control is regained, it’s all over. Blizzard and 1140 reign supreme, and keep opponets off the ramp.
Hey, congrats to the regional winners, especially 245. It’s great to see you guys succeed! From a fellow Rochester team, great job!
congrats to the winning alliance, I wanna thank teams 658 and 818 for picking us for the elimination rounds.
Team 910
Another fantastic West Michigan FIRST event.
A special congratulations to the T-RAMs. You guys get better every year.
The elimination rounds were once again undoubtedly some of the best of any regional, suspense and surprises abounded.
Congratulations to Tim Gates and all of the other winners, thanks to all the teams who helped us and others, and a special thank you to all of the volunteers who make it happen.
I traveled a little over 3 hrs (one way) with a few friends from my team to attend the Western Michigan Regional. I must say it was well worth the time and gas 
I’m not sure if it was the most exciting regional (Chicago was pretty fun ;)), but I had a great time hanging out w/ 128 and watching our alliance partners (245) from Chicago do so well. AND win again!
Just wondering, but what’s up with all the ice? I’m on Spring Break and I never thought I would go somewhere that was colder.
Congrats to all the teams that won awards, etc.
*Originally posted by TEAM_74 *
**the finals match was awesome!!!902 is shut down, for whatever reason. Beatty is pushed outside the field. 245 and 1140 then Push 902 up the ramp and control the top for the victory. **
We didn’t get shut down actually, we lost signal to our radio. The FIRST guy that was there running the system thinks we got a break in our radio wire. You guys might want to consider using a fresh one for the finals!
Anyway, it certainly was an exciting final round. I wish we had the opportunity to see you all in Houston, but we’ll have to wait till next year.
Congrats to the winning teams. You guys played very well.
MattB
Coach Team 902
Team 245 would like to congratulate everyone that competed in Grand Rapids. All 45 teams that were there played with heart and determination. The elimination rounds kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. We would like to give a special congrats to our alliance partners, Team 188 and Team 1140. We would also like to congratulate the alliance that we competed against in the finals, Teams 71, 288, and 902. The team spirit you guys showed was great, and your robots played tough.
See everyone in Houston!
great job to 1140, 188, and 245. you guys ran fantastic the whole time. as a driver i can safely say you guys came in there swinging. congratulations to all of you and all of the teams at west michigan. this is my rookie year in driving, so i get a first-hand look at how all of the teams react to different situations. all of the teams did great. i hope to see you all at nationals. good luck!
I didn’t get time to thank them after the final match but I would like to now. Team 188 would like to thank team 74 for their help in the finals. By lending us 2 batteries we were able too help our aliance partnerrs win this regional. A special thanks to team 245 for picking us and team 1140 for their great teamwork. Although running with only 2 wheel drive for the final match we were able to help hold the 129 point (I Believe) lead that was battled for in the first match. I still hold both teams resonsible for the loss of my hair.
Great work by all and a GREAT regional. Thanks again to all.
Correction Steve, we lost a third chain part way through the final match, giving us one-wheel drive. Thanks go to 1140 and 245 for being awesome and cunning alliance partners; we fought with the best of them, and won!
We will be going to Houston.
There was no way we had enough time to replace both the chains we lost in the finals.1. I just couldn’t believe that we had lost one more. Congrats to our alliance partners, 245 and 1140, and an the finalist, 71, 288, and 902, for an amazing final that will never be forgotten. Thanks to all the teams for the overwhelming experience in Grand Rapids, and good luck to all in Houston.
BTW, It was a 121 pt lead.
I stand corrected.
I wa swondering if anyone has the FIRST feed videos of the West Michigan event. I believe that some teams did get copies done. If I could get a copy of the whole event that would be GREAT. I will be announcing at the Curie field and would gladly pay reasonable fee for tapes. Let me know, please.