Re: Galileo 2009
 

Well I sponsor a rookie team and we are excited to be part of Galileo. We are a small team, only 6 members. So we are looking for a team that would like some extra help with scouting, since we cant do much alone.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

No question that if 67 and 71 team up, they will be hard to beat.
However, lets not forget 71 and 1114 at Midwest this year, beaten by a well-rounded 8 seed. I think what's more important is who they would pick as the 3rd alliance member. 1646 in that scenario would be the key to that alliance.
With a deep field this year, I'm not so sure an 8 seed will be as successful like in the past, 7 vs 2, etc. #1 seed can still create a well-rounded alliance.
I dont think defense will prevail as much as in regional play. There are just too many offensive scoring machines in this division.
During seeding matches, scouters will have to identify those machines that dont really score and adjust their strategy then.

In '08 you only had 2 trackballs for 3 teams and no one really shared the trackball in hurdling.
In '07 you had the deadly bonus rampbots and an 8 seed could pick the best one out there.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Did somebody say defense? I heard someone say defense.

But in all honesty we do have the ability to score & do super cells. We've had better luck in a defensive role vs. an offensive one in most matches.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Oh, nothing to worry about over here on the West Coast....

Re: Galileo 2009
 

got that right...shades of Orlando !!

Re: Galileo 2009
 

This is going to be the most exciting division, In my opinion, not just because 1902 is it in. But because to the depth of teams. I will be here in Orlando rooting and cheering my heart out.

OINK OINK BOOM

Re: Galileo 2009
 

And 2729, we're a part of the new kids on the block! We hope to learn a lot from all of these awesome teams. Can't way to see this...

Start another one!

GALI-!

Re: Galileo 2009
 

-MEDES!

("Quick! An interloper! Chase him away!") :)

Re: Galileo 2009
 

I agree. The depth of this division is simply fascinating. I'm not interested in the 2nd picks this year than I am about the 1st picks, simply because there are so many teams to pick from.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

We won't chase you away if you can get more cool Bob Jadloski for us. :)

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Bob used to take team pics for everyone outside in the plaza, but I believe he told me FIRST was doing something else this year. If he attends the Championship (not a given), he isn't sure what he'll be doing.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Wouldn't mind seeing someone from our division but I'm pullin for 217. Go Thunder Chickens!

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Anyone wanna trade a shirt for a MORT bandana? Ellen I believe you owe me an uberbots shirt from last year;) I gave one of your members the bandana last year to hand to you, don't know if it ever got there.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Yeah, somehow we never ended up crossing paths at all. I never ended up with the bandana either... I'll have to find out who the bandana bandit is! I'm already making people do my t-shirt trading dirty work since I'm not going to be at the Championship this year... maybe I can coerce them into getting you a shirt at long last.

Re: Galileo 2009
 

Agreed! In a division like this the level of competition will be fair but with the number of "average" teams the qualifiers won't be extremely difficult (unless you're really unlucky). Eliminations will be drastically different and much harder.