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I'd look at what the team has done in their history, and their continued excellence.
753 hasn't won any award, save for the regional finalist in Utah this year, since 2006. That's an entire generation of students through the program. If it were the drivetrain that were sustaining them, then they should see sustained success.
1540 is now in it's 6 year of competition, and has qualified for the Championship for the last 4 years in a row. Additionally, we're the only team from Oregon to win an award on the international scene (Website our rookie year).