[legogeek24]

Things just have to click to let an alliance win. All three robots have to have something to contribute, and all three have to do it well. That's critical, one team that's lacking a little bit can kill the alliance.

Also, I believe drivers have a lot to do with it. Probably the most to do with winning aside from the robot design itself. Even with the best robot, it takes a skilled and practiced driver to use it to it's potential. The drivers have to be able to know the strategy, implement the strategy, avoid penalties, and make the most of every situation without wasting moves. Being a driver myself, it's tough. You have to be able to take in the entire match in the blink of an eye, and make split second decisions that could determine the match. The best drivers offer a massive advantage to a team I believe.