Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

I've noticed the head ref interpreting rules on the fly and not being consistent in his calls especially about home zone infractions, the wedge rule and aggressive or unsafe play. I will elaborate more after the competition is over, but several notable teams have complained about the same situation.

As for the 'random' matches...
There seems to be some system to the order and alignment of alliances. We've played with 440 at least twice and were with team 79 twice. It seems like every time we have a match 254 is either 1-2 matches before or after. The match lists here seems better than other regionals, but still leaves room for improvement. Overall though, most alliances were fair.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Good to hear your explanation, it didn't make sense. I appreciate your situation.

I didn't even know what robot did it, mainly it was the call by refs. From what I understand being here remotely in Orlando that the refs were not clear to the drivers what you could or could not do for the end game.

I am not complaining about the refs, for they are giving a lot to do this, just wanted clarification.

We are proud of our team, they played well, fought hard auto doing well and bot just does not break down. Other than our position in rank things are good.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

I'd like to echo this statement, as that's pretty much exactly how we feel too.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Hmmm,

In the 3:24 PM Match 1885's FlatCat & Pink are on the same alliances. Score is 170 to zip, 1885's FlatCat & Pink & Ally (989) win.
In the 4:06 PM Match 1885's FlatCat & Pink are on opposing alliances. Score is 64 to 16, FlatCat & Allies (815 & 1425) win.

Maybe there is a pattern here? :);)

On the other hand... The 3:24 Match is Friday's High Score and only one other score is close to it (Pink's previous match with allies 2034 and 1110).

Go Pink! Go purple FlatCat!

Blake

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

1- 1425/254/1983
2- 2061/1641/359
3- 1517/79/842
4- 233/1885/4
5- 1572/1538/8
6- 39/987/597
7- 60/1902/815
8- 2034/108/1492

I can't read all the numbers very well of the webcast, so I apologize for any teams that are incorrect

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

PREDICTIONS:
QF:
1 beats 8
7 beats 2
6 beats 3
4 beats 5

SF:
1 beats 4 (very close though, wouldn't be surprised if 4 can sneak it out)
6 beats 7

Finals:
1 beats 6

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Well then - Here's to being sneaky!

Go Pink & Purple & Blue! Alliance #4.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

how did 1902 drop that far??? ive only heard amazing things about them!!!

1 over 8
7 over 2
6 over 3
4 over 5
semis
4 over 1
6 over 7
finals
6 over 4

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Just one of those days. We played well, auto worked 7 out 8.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

I was just watching Quarterfinal 1 match 2, and I swear I never saw the red ramp bot sticking out of the home zone with it's ramps down. The referee came over immediately to measure, but I am pretty sure they were never sticking out.

On the other hand, you can see that rank means little with the 108 being 51/51, but playing great defense for their alliance.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

I saw that too, but it may have happened while the camera was looking elsewhere.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Wow, that has to be the first time there were six penalties on one alliance, and that there were two robots in the opposing home zone. I feel for the red alliance there as it seems that both robots had drive issues.

Well, the announcer just said 20 seconds and 4 penalties each, which is incorrect.
EDIT: Glad the announcer corrected it, but it's still an unfortunate looking couple of mechanical failures.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

He just corrected it. Can anyone tell me what happened that caused both robots to get stuck? It appeared the 4 was having problems driving, and that 1885 just wasn't.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

Pink is gone, there alliance partners took 60 points in penalties.

Re: 2007 Las Vegas
 

I was wondering this as well. Looked like 4 had a chain jump or other failure on one side of there drive, they were kind of spinning in circles. Not sure about 1885.



Impressive match by 60/1902/815!