[Chris Fultz]

Let me clarify -

Seeding points is FIRST's way of ranking teams.
Scouting is our way of ranking teams.

For ranking, win loss is irrelevant, it is purely seeding points, and that is what I was referring to.

For scouting, we don't even look at win/loss or even seeding points.
We look at our data on each robot's performance - scoring ability, hanging, defense, control on the field, consistency, penalties, etc. This data helps us craft a strategy for each match, and that is also why a low "ranked" team is often higher on our draft list than a "higher" ranked team.

Strong scouting is more important this year than most and you cannot rely on the seeding points ranking system to identify the strongest teams.