Well as has been said before; even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.
Actually, I had confidence that 180 would seed well, but I have to say I am totally blown away that both 25 and 16 were available for SPAM. I mean how does 25 get overlooked three spots in the first round and make it to the fourth pick? Then even more amazing, how does team 16 last until halfway back up the ladder for a second pick?? Now don't get me wrong there were a lot of really good teams in Galileo, and I don't mean to shortchange anybody, but I'll take the pedigree of team #25 and #16 all day long in the elimination matches. It's hard to beat their experience, determination, and strategy.
Of course I'm biased because team 343 has been lucky enough to play with all three of these teams at regionals and divisions so we know their strengths first hand. I still wish we could have a do over of Einstein-2003 with team #25.
Congratulations to 180/25/16 for winning the championship. I can tell you that the team members on all three of these teams are some of the nicest and most helpful you will ever meet,