I was in 180's pit when they found out they weren't picked. It was a shock--they certainly came with a primo ramp design, one perfect for last-second dashes back to the home zone.
And yes, 1251 should have made the big show. Those folks have a world-class robot (don't ask me how I know
), one I hope to see plenty of during the off-season. (Just, uh, not on the other side of the glass.)