[RMS11]

Like BenX said, we were picked this year by 2655 (the 8th seed) ranked 43/47. We had lots of bad luck and mechanical problems throughout qualification (like 3 matches we didnt run, lol) but they saw some moments when we really competed well and those 3 hours between qualification and playoffs were all we needed to work out the remaining issues and get some work in on the practice field. Thankfully they saw this, and were able to see how our strengths could work well with out 3rd partner 832 and we ended up coming out on top. Really, rank only matters in top 8 vs. not top 8. If you are a great robot but out of the top 8, you must rely on another team to pick you and to have worked out a good strategy to have bots that will work great together. So really you must rely on another team if you are out of the top 8, but hopefully these teams have done their scouting and have a plan to form a winning alliance.