[marccenter]

Dear CD,

I have downloaded the "new" Team 2834 scouting spreadsheet and analyzed the data from the FRC2016 Southfield FiM district event. Here ARE my observations (oh, by the way, Team 3548 was part of the winning alliance with alliance captain #1 3604, the Goon Squad, and our sister team, 1188, from Royal Oak). My observations are based on the data only.

1) Using the new EPR rank, FRC Team 3548 benefited from an easier schedule (10 =3 = +7 EPR) to establish it's #3 overall ranking. BTW, we had a solid breaching robot, fully auton capable from our first match and a solid low ball scorer. We created what we thought would be an excellent partner in a alliance using a minimum competitive concept robot.

2) Team 1025, IMPI's, distant cousins to Royal Oak and District Chairman's, had a tough schedule and ended up ranking only 13. If we had changed schedules you guys most likely would have been District Chairmans and Champs. Keep up the good work and you should look forward to your next FiM event with your head's held high!

3) Team 5756 had the toughest schedule of everyone compared to their EPR ranking. The FRC scheduling god's dumped a load of boulders on you. Don't give up. You should do well at your next district event with a little scheduling luck.

4) Team 247 benefited tremendously (36 - 16 = EPR +20) from their easy schedule landing in number 16 place. The FRC scheduling god's really took care of you guys this time. You may not be so lucky next time.

5) Other team's with relatively tough schedules and/or bad luck during matches included teams 4327, 5915, 5478 and 4768. Keep on persevering and goods things with happen soon!

P.S. A man who know's his numbers is a man you can count on!