Not to take anything from 2753, they had an awesome robot their rookie year, but my vote for best Rookie in 2009 goes to 2775. Here's why:
- The worst they've done in their two regionals is finalist (2009 St. Louis Regional Finalists, 2010 St. Louis Regional Champions)
- They were a 2nd round pick by 1717 on Galileo in 2009
- They made it all the way to the finals on Galileo, losing to the eventual World Champs (111,67, 971)
- They were the only rookie at IRI in 2009 to be an alliance captain.
It's close, but I think that 2775's performance in year 2 gives them the edge...