What Team do you fear?

[soco3087]

After viewing robots from other teams, What team or teams are you afraid to compete against in a match and why?

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

I think, individually, I am most afraid to compete against a team who doesn't have a firm understanding of some level of gracious professionalism. I think that is any individual's reasonable fear. I don't want Rowdy 6 to be eaten by a mean robot.

However, in terms of competition fear, I'm nervous for those awesome rookie teams that you may not know about much but that just come and do awesome with some fantastic strategy. I look forward to working with them though Rookies rock. That's in interest of success, casue there are a few every year. Take for example the delicious team 1388, a member of Buzz's alliance last year that won at Curie Division.

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[Kyle]

I am not afraid to go against anyone, I cant wait to go against 111, 71, 23, 303, 254.. etc.
It isn't about fear its about respect, Win or loose its all learning experience. How to have a better strategy, or add/fix things in the pit to do better when you go up against a high caliber team

[Dorienne]

Not too worried. I just take it one day at competition at a time. I'm just excited to see how well our 'bot does. =D Teams don't make me scared. All I need is confidence in my team's 'bot, and then I'm all set! =)

[Billfred]

Nobody.

I don't mean to say that in an arrogant way, but there's no way to really avoid competing against a team we're paired up with. So if 1293 gets paired up against some monster alliance (say, 25, 179, and 180), I'll be all for going out there, stacking 'em up, and letting the proverbial chips fall where they may.

[Kyle Love]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Nobody.

I don't mean to say that in an arrogant way, but there's no way to really avoid competing against a team we're paired up with. So if 1293 gets paired up against some monster alliance (say, 25, 179, and 180), I'll be all for going out there, stacking 'em up, and letting the proverbial chips fall where they may.

I totally agree! I also think if you have no confidence in your own bot to do well, then when you face the people you "fear" you will have almost no chance of winning. But if I have to say who I think will be good... ...I would say the obvious...111, 461, and 108 etc. I do have some rookie picks...1504 and 1646...I think both will win rookie all-star awards.

[Stephen Kowski]

i don't fear this team so much as they always seem to have something ready for me and whatever team I'm on.....Metal-In-Motion (343) by nationals they always seem to have the game down pat....even at the regionals they always seem to have something special up their sleeve for me. I wouldn't have it any other way cause one of these times I'll get em back 1083 has some crazy strategy guy there so they are always a pain and if they were still around 267 always made me a little paranoid....

[OZ_341]

We never worry about robots!

We watch out for alliances and strategies. I have seen the smallest and weakest of machines take out the Giants of FIRST, with just the right strategies and partners.

Its all in your mind! Any team can be dangerous under the right circumstances.

Respect them ALL or Perish!!!!

[Mark Jones]

Stephen..I know your roots. 312-Heatwave has always dished out its share. We have played with them and against them and believe me, you want to play with them. Same goes for 16,21,79,108,180...OMG we're in trouble...

[Steve W]

I fear all robots that are top heavy and may fall over on me when I am announcing. Almost got hit 4 or 5 times last year and I think it might be worse this year as teams will be trying to get off field objects.

[Alex Golec]

Originally Posted by Steve W

I fear all robots that are top heavy and may fall over on me when I am announcing. Almost got hit 4 or 5 times last year and I think it might be worse this year as teams will be trying to get off field objects.

I agree completely with this statement. Many robots (as far as I've noticed on CD) can extend to 12' high or even higher. Most will attempt to carry a tetra at that height as well. With many of the goals positioned on the sides of the field, and robot contact expected because defense and goal protection is permitted, many robots can become falling tree trunks instantly. I fear the safety of the human players and the referees and camera people. 6 tall robots in a crowded field will not be a pretty sight when aggressive matches occur.

As for specific robots, there is nothing to fear. It's more interesting to learn about how their robot operates and the systems it uses. FIRST is a learning experience.

_Alex

[Koko Ed]

Truth be told, it's not a well designed good performing robot but a poorly designed poor performing robot that you are saddled with in an alliance that does more damage to you than the opposing alliance.
That's the robot I would fear.

[Koko Ed]

Not afraid. Fascinated.
I want to see team 340, 73, 237, what has 494 done, 1126( I know you're robot is fine Alex. Stop trying to pry it from me ) has up their sleeve. Just a little over two days away to find out.

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Not afraid. Fascinated.
I want to see team 340, 73, 237, what has 494 done, 1126( I know you're robot is fine Alex. Stop trying to pry it from me ) has up their sleeve. Just a little over two days away to find out.

muhaha! i cant wait to see all of the robots as i can!! see yas soon.

[henryBsick]

From a driving standpoint...
If you are afraid, you lose. I have to go out and play the game the way my machine plays it. If I am "afraid" mistakes happen. Confidence is the key.
But on the same note... If you asked me what team would I least likely want to go up against... thats easy. Any team with 2 chips and a FP on each side of their drivetrain for the simple reason of hard and fast defence.
I would also have to say that I would not want go go up against team 25... but Corey is too much of a cutie to be "afraid" of.

$.02
-Henry