[The Lucas]

When I think of the 2nd pick, I think of defensive help. That's why team 808 was a great sleeper pick for our alliance. They can stack too, but with 869 as our first pick (first overall) so we already had two of the best stackers at Pitt.

They take pride in their excellent defensive ability. What sets them apart from most is they are smart defenders, avoiding penalties and always engaging other bots with what I consider "normal game play interaction". They also "have your back", ready to set a screen for any opposing robot that is interfering with you. Thanks to them our opposing alliances had scores way below their ability and we were free to put up big scores. Our alliance was so strong that when we go stuck for most of a quarterfinal match, 869 and 808 won it without us, overcoming a 10 point penalty my team had committed in all of the confusion. With an alliance like that, we cruised into the finals.

808 will be going to the Buckeye Regional so watch for them there.