In Archimedes everyone noticed 121. They certainly had a powerful machine for grabbing balls AND moving goals. Their experienced drive team also seemed to have the game down. They were certainly at the top of our pick list ( as I thought we were on theirs!).
Could they have beat the finalists in the Championship rounds? We'll never know. Don't shoot me, but looking at where we (all the teams) were in Archimedes, it would have been a stretch to say it would be a sure victory. The eventual winners were just too powerful and completely tied up the goals. As it turned out a ball bot wouldn't be much help in those particular matches but goal grabbing power sure would have. My opinion.
I hope 121 can resolve their sponsorship issues and funding so they can continue thier program in future seasons. They are certainly a great team and FIRST would be lacking without them.
WC
