[JVN]

The triplets are the real deal.
I am VERY impressed.

I've gotten the chance to watch them for the past 2 weekends (Waterloo & GTR); in both of these events they have been absolutely incredible.

Their strategy is solid, their offensive firepower is undeniable and overwhelming, their drivetrain is practically immobile, and when pressed they can play some of the best defense I've seen.

To see a triplet fight it's way into position, and spin up it's shooter wheels, is an intimidating image. The impressive thing being, that it is almost impossible to move them. (Seriously, it seems their "staying ability" rivals many robots from 2002.)

That said:
This is an alliance game. There are many robots who can beat the triplets if they have good partners, and the triplets do not. However, 1114+1503 with a solid offensive or defensive robot is a great combination.

No, they haven't faced 111. No they haven't faced 71. No they haven't faced 254... 1126... 20... 233... 25... etc, etc... but they HAVE faced 68, 469, 217, 229, and many others, and they have certainly proven themselves again and again. They have earned my respect and admiration, and I bet they'll earn yours soon enough.
I can only imagine some of the matches we will see in Atlanta.

This solid robot, masterminded by some of the best strategists in FIRST, supported by some of the best scouts in FIRST, with a solid driveteam, pitcrew, and coach is certainly not to be trifled with. They just always seem to come out on top.

I would not be surprised to see one or more of them on Einstein...
That's the way it is,
-JV

PS - The last team to win 3 regionals in a season, met with unceremonious defeat at Championships. Is this the fate of 1114 and 1503?