[CalTran]

Originally Posted by Looking Forward

Galileo won Einstein last year, and there are 100 teams that want to bring it back again this year.
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When other primary contenders struggled during qualifications in Philadelphia, 25 improved. Combined with their ease of triple balancing with Daisy, they earned the #1 selection at the tournament. Raider Robotix' experience may be their biggest weapon, as they've been to Einstein many time before (including last season) and have already competed at four events this year. Their long frame, inconsistent key scoring, and lack of a 3+ ball hybrid may cost them if they cannot align with teams that have those features, but it's hard to find many teams that will create more space for their partners or play as effective of a full court game.

16 has what is, without question, the best catapult in Rebound Rumble. Even though it lacks an elite rate of fire, the accuracy of the machine is outstanding. Combining that accuracy with their speed and experience crossing the barrier to steal balls, and they're a dream machine for a ball possession type of game. Their collection system is terrific, and their slew of driving modes really helps them get a ton out of their robot. The Bomb Squad will be less dependent on the type of partners they get in eliminations than many other top competitors, which makes it easy to believe they'll at least reach the Galileo finals.

Wow. Looking Forward was absolutely dead on with his prediction. Not that it's a surprise...