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Re: Predictions: The Big Show -- Newton
It is absolutely no secret that when it comes to the elimination rounds there are more than eight solid teams that deserve to pick. In fact that number even extends further than those that pick after the top 8 align together. The point is this there are more than 24 quality teams in this division and there is alot of teams that I know are being left out of the discussion. However, when it comes down to the alliance selection teams will take the robot they know not the robot that may best suit them. When I was in FIRST as a student my team and I came to the conclusion to take one team cuse we had worked with them over another team that was highly prestigious on paper they were the same team. We thought the intangiables of working together would trump the intangiables of the veteran team's experience. Well not so much. Why am I sharing this story with you guys??? Well cuse I know how stressful the selection process can be for teams and people and I really think that with the system this year with veterans playing harder matches than other teams I think records are no longer an accurate reflection of a team's performance. Therefore the best information about a team is scouting. I would suggest to all teams go out there this week on thursday and scout and make a tier system and when you think two robots are the same figure out what the differences are or rank them. Try to make the process more objective and less emotional. Another suggestion is don't be afraid of taking that team from some place you have never heard of. You scouted them be confident in your scouting material your risk which is minimal might lead to a great reward. Ok I'm going to step down from my pedestal now enjoy Atlanta everyone and goodluck to all teams.
Hypothetical top 8
33
111,
696,
75,
88 (no one mentions them yet they lead the Boston regional in ringers and if my memory serves me right Boston was not a slouch of a regional) Veteran team though and will have tough pairings might be a steal in the elimination rounds.
501,
148,
1124
bonus team
190
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119=190 right?????
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