Thread: teams to look for this year
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Unread 02-02-2005, 17:57
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Re: teams to look for this year
Every year I look forward to watching the traditional powerhouses come to play. These are the teams who have inspired year in and year out. Two teams in particular come to mind, 47 & 254.

Between them, these two teams have won 17 regional events. Each has been a nationals finalist and a Chairman's award winner. The only thing missing from their illustrious resumes is a Championship Event Winner. 47 came close in 1997 in their historic showdown with Beatty. (search the forums for a description of what was one of the most exciting series of matches in FIRST history) The Poofs had their chance in 2001, but lost to an overpowering alliance led by Beatty.

This will be my 3rd year in a row with a post like this, in the first year 111 was included in this category. Will this be the year that one of 47 or 254 (or both!!) get the "monkey off their back" and win their first big trophy? I know I'm not going to bet against it. Buckle up kids, it should be a fun ride.
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