[Grant Cox]

217 has made a practice bot for as long as I can think of (since 05 for sure, before that I dont know but possibly). This year it was especially useful, as the game required exquisite driver/operator skill and cooperation. The biggest advantage I know of (from a driver's POV) is the literally unlimited drive practice. We were there almost every day after school on our practice field, trying out new strategies, just working on our "oneness" as a whole.

I also know 1114 had ridiculous drive practice sessions, and if you ever got the chance to see their bot in action this year you'd see that right away.