[XaulZan11]

I know I can't wait for Wisconsin.

Although Chris did a good job, I think there are a few more teams that deserve some recognition and could suprise.

1736 has traditionally built robots with some pretty high offensive potential. Their best year was in 2007 where they dominated Wisconsin with their roller-gripper and human loading, earning the top seed before being upset in the semifinals. Since then they have built some impressive robots that may not have reached their max potential.

1816 is one of Minnesota's strongest teams. Like 1736 they have not been able to repeat their sucess from 2007 when they were a division finalist on Newton. Maybe they can pair up with 111 again to win the regional like in 2006.

2077 could really suprise and shoot up in the rankings. They were quietly sucessful scoring from the close zone at a pre-ship scimmage. They may not be too verstile, but as week one has taught us, being effective from the close zone is crucial.

Like 706, 2338 built a very impressive robot last year with a helix-shooter like 217. After becomming a finalist at Midwest last year, they probably want to take the next step.

2506 was one of the best robots at Wisconsin last year. It is difficult to predict another finalist preformance, as last year was their only time making the elminations, but I wouldn't look twice if they were on one of the top alliances.

Finally, if you looking for a rookie suprise, I would check out 3197. I'm not sure they can be as successful as 2970 last year, but they showed some good signs at 537's preship scrimmage.

But, when it comes down to the end, my three favorites are: 111, 706 and 2826.