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Unread 20-03-2012, 08:47
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Re: Rookie Teams in Elims

Eric,
WildStang makes no decision based on team number. Our statisticians look at performance on the field (not win/loss), consistent behavior, robot functions all the time, etc. If you look back at our history we have often won regionals with one or even two rookies at our side. Some of those teams have gone on to be real powerhouse teams like 1625 and 1816 to name just a few. In 2009 we and 67 picked a team that was 66th in the standings because our scouters believed they had what our alliance needed and met the criteria above. Happily they were right and 971 performed admirably. (Thank you again!)
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