[Alpha Beta]

Originally Posted by avanboekel

Look no further than match 6 at midwest (1625, xxxx, xxxx) beat (111, xxxx, xxxx). Although I didnt personally watch this paticular match (i was in the pits at the time) 1625 looked solid throughout the entire regional. 2949 did the same, defeating an alliance that included 111. They also went 9-3 where 1208 went 11-5 in a game where record means more than seed because of coopertition. I'm not saying that 1208 isnt a good team (they are very good), i would just personally pick 111, 2949, and 1625 before them.

In the only tournament 2949 and 1208 both attended, 1208 was selected by the #3 captain (935). They could have selected 2949, but chose 1208 instead. 2949 was left to captain the 4th alliance. At least to 935 (who went on to the finals, and later won the Dallas West Regional) 1208 was the better pick. Our scouts were also at that regional and can confirm that 1208 outperformed 2949. I was there, and as the lead scouting mentor for 1986 I can say it's not even a tough call. They're both good teams, but 1208 was easily the better robot at the week 1 regional.

edit: For those that think Record is a better indicator, 1208 went 7-2 in qualifications at champs, 2949 went 5-4. However, when we scout robot performance, record isn't even a consideration.