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Originally Posted by The Farmer
To be honest, I was surprised that we went as far as we did. I was more surprised when 188 and 610 picked us for an alliance partner during the eliminations, though.
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Jason, a team like 188 doesn't pick partners without VERY good reasons. 610 wasn't picked just because they were Canadian, and you weren't picked just because you have a low team number, are in the Hall of Fame, and are arguably Rochester's most recognizable team.
From an outside observer, I doubt the alliance would've gotten to the finals without 191's stifling defense and hanging, 610's ability to muscle its way through robots to balls in the midfield and advance balls, or 188's ability to control balls and finish around the net.
It didn't seem like you guys were able to play your best strategy during the finals due to mechanical issues, but from here it looked like you did the absolute best you could given what you had. You should be extremely proud.
It was inspiring to see you guys drive into position and successfully hang, even though you really only had 1 working drive wheel. How you managed that, I will never know - but it was impressive!