[MisterG]

An alliance needs a skilled robot that can get down the field and play smart tough defense in order to disrupt the fender.

The evolution of robots who are more one dimensional with scoring is to take the game across the field. Of course this assumes a versatile drive train and the ability to cross the middle in a reasonable time frame.

Team 93 at Superior is an excellent example, They struggled with offense in the quals and then put forth an amazing defensive effort to upset in the quarterfinals (6th seed v. 3rd seed) and hung very tough in the semis (losing each match by single digits).

There are not enough balls in the game to keep three good offensive robots busy; someone needs to go across the barrier just to dissipate traffic.