2009 Rookies With Regional Wins??
 

What rookie teams this year won a regional?

My team won troy. 3119!

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2826 won 10,000 Lakes

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2753, 2826, 2970, 2996, 3095, 3098, and 3119 all won a regional or district.

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2753 dominated NJ

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Just want to add that 2826 not only won the 10,000 Lakes Regional, they were also the alliance captain of the first seed, which is extremely impressive.

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There was once a time (not that long ago) when almost all rookie teams were cannon fodder for the vets. That is no longer the case.

Between the number of FIRST alumni who go onto start or mentor new teams, the way the KoP and tailor made COTS components have improved over the years (thanks AndyMark!), and the increasing quantity and quality of team-produced rookie mentoring material, you simply can no longer judge a robot by its number.

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Until you get to Einstein in Atlanta.

(heh, I'm prepared to eat my words later...:rolleyes: ...if I have to...but it's highly improbable ;))

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We were also first seed and alliance captain in NJ, also first pick by number one seed in NYC.

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do you prefer a fork or spoon? :)

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i think a spoon would hold more
:) :)

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Yeah, but I don't think it'll hold wiggly words nearly as well as a fork.:p

And 1902 made it to Einstein in their second year. Almost did it their rookie year, but some blown drive components foiled that plan.

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Would you like any condiments? Ill bring a bib for you too. I should get one made just for this occasion. :)

Im rooting for the rookies, it is always good to see a team excel their first year out. Just as long as they sustain the momentum.

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If ever there was a year that a rookie team could win on Einstien then this would be the year ***Cough *** Overdrive *** Cough ***

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Already happened twice. Once was in 1992. Once was when Woodside HS (now team 100) won in a 1v1v1 year, I want to say 1995 or so, but am not sure.

Both were before the alliance era...

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Although I beleive in 1992 everyone was a rookie and doesn't count as much as other years.