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Underdogs

Posted by Kate Leach, Student on team #166, Team Merrimack, from Merrimack High School and Unitrode / RS Machines.

Posted on 3/28/99 8:20 PM MST


In Reply to: I DONT posted by Daniel on 3/28/99 7:28 PM MST:



"Don't we want our #1 alliance to have the #1 teams??"

I think that when we get to the elimination matches, a lot of people root for the underdog as opposed to the team that's ranked #1. The #1 seed has already proven that they've got some mad skills, and this might not quite be the case here seeing as though we've only got 4 qualification matches, but let's just go with this thought before I start contradicting myself... The #1 seed has proven themselves. Anyone under them doesn't really have much to lose when they play against them. People like to see good competition. It's always cool to see the teams at the top win, but y'know when they do, it's kinda like.. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. It's cool to see the underdog bring down the reigning champion. The underdog has a chance to prove themselves whereas the higher ranked team already has. I guess what I'm trying to say is that not everyone wants the #1 seed to win. I know that some people were disappointed that the #1 seed won. If they do win, there's no major upsets during the elimination rounds. Upsets are cool. I mean, if you're on the team that gets taken down, it's not all too cool, but from the crowd's point of view, it's more exciting if there's an upset.

Well, now that I've rambled on for a while, I hope I got my point across.

-KATe-
Co-Captain '99
Team Merrimack #166
"Tommy Hawk"


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