History: 2001
Team Name: Team RUSH
Sponsor: Textron Automotive
Build Location: Textron Tech Center
Team Motto: Respect, Unity, Spirit, and Heart
Game: Diabolical Dynamics – Small balls, big balls, and moveable PVC goals – Put small balls in the goals and top it with a big ball. Put the goals on a teeter tottering ramp and balance it. Four team alliance trying to get a high score.
Events attended: Connecticut Regional, Great Lakes Regional, National Championship
Awards: Sportsmanship at Connecticut, Spirit at Great Lakes
Key Team RUSH Members Rookie Seasons: Josh Fritch
Interesting Info: Robot nicknamed the Llama. Had students from MTA (Manufacturing Technologies Academy) on the team. Started formalized cheering (One we are Team RUSH …)
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