2012 Greater Toronto Regional West

[George Nishimura]

The second one wasn't as exciting [1114 died and 2634 was flipped], but congratulations 2056/2200/4001. Their record goes on!

[mhat_ios]

Congrats to 2056, 4001, and 2200. You guys were truly unbelievable to watch on the live feed. Congrats on keeping the streak going 2056! Great played, and exciting finals for both alliances. To 1114, 3161 and 2634, you guys formed an epic alliance, that fought hard, and got a little unlucky, but still played all out, and you should all be very proud of yourselves. The entire tournament was also very amazing. It was so fun to watch. Every team put on a show in the qualifiers, and the eliminations were even more awe-inspiring.

Regards,
Michael

[EricH]

The pebble has been taken from 1114's hand.

[Diriye]

The two finals matches at GTR-West: 342 points

The first 10 qualifying matches combined at GTR-West: 352 points.

Incredible performances all around.

[sgreco]

2056 is beast. Period.

[Racer26]

Karthik really isnt kidding. Ontario, not MI, CA, IN or CT, is the home turf of the best FRC robot builders in the world.

I'm starting to see more and more of Ontario's second tier travelling to faraway lands where they don't have to play second fiddle to 1114 and 2056, and coming home with hardware. See 772 in TN, and 610 in AZ, and 188 in OH.

Their high-end influence has risen the bar in Ontario, and the second tier is becoming much stronger for it. Most finalist alliances from Toronto or Waterloo from the last 5 years could win most other places.

[stundt1]

Congrats to the winners of the regional.

[Starke]

Originally Posted by sgreco

2056 is beast. Period.

1114 didn't move in Finals Match 2. Period*

*I agree with you, but there were other circumstances as well.

[hammerhead_399]

Congrats to the winning alliance. That was incredible.

Though I am really happy for 2056 keeping their record, I would have like to see them beat 1114 in a match where both alliances were at their best. Not with a robot tipped and one dead.

Still, what a set of exciting finals matches.

[Starke]

Originally Posted by hammerhead_399

Though I am really happy for 2056 keeping their record, I would have like to see them beat 1114 in a match where both alliances were at their best. Not with a robot tipped and one dead.

Thanks for perfectly stating what I am thinking! Totally agree!

[EpicLegacy]

Originally Posted by hammerhead_399

Congrats to the winning alliance. That was incredible.

Though I am really happy for 2056 keeping their record, I would have like to see them beat 1114 in a match where both alliances were at their best. Not with a robot tipped and one dead.

Still, what a set of exciting finals matches.

I would have loved to see a 3 match finals round, rather than the second match with a tipped bot and a dead bot...

but still congrats to 2056 on keeping there winning streak alive and to 2200 and 4001 for playing some great defense and doing some great balancing. good luck to all at the championships.

[George Nishimura]

Originally Posted by hammerhead_399

Congrats to the winning alliance. That was incredible.

Though I am really happy for 2056 keeping their record, I would have like to see them beat 1114 in a match where both alliances were at their best. Not with a robot tipped and one dead.

Still, what a set of exciting finals matches.

To be fair to 2056/4001/2200, they did win one match where everything was square.

But yes, it would have been more exciting to see everything fully functioning.

[Starke]

Originally Posted by Gnishi2011

And 1114 died towards the end didn't they, or am I misremembering?

1114 died right after hybrid. Might have even been during hybrid.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Gnishi2011

To be fair to 2056/4001/2200, they did win one match where everything was square.

Before the balance, 1114's alliance was up at least 9 points... Then 1114's alliance missed the triple balance due to the end robot tipping off the bridge.

IMO, nothing against 2056, 1114 is the better of the two. 2056's game was nearly exclusively fender, which looking at other events isn't always a good strategy during elims whereas 1114's key shot is on the money along with their autonomous, or so it appeared.

In any case, those F1 may have been one of the most epic matches of 2012.

[Nawaid Ladak]

Originally Posted by mhat_ios

Is it just me, or did Karthik just do the most epic intro speech of all time for the finals?

It was pretty awesome.

-Michael

I'm still one who thinks this was the best intro I've ever seen:
http://www.thebluealliance.com/match/2007wat_f1m1
2007 Waterloo Regional Finals.

A huge congrats to 2056, 4001 and 2200 for winning one of the greatest finals at a regional even in FIRST History and winning the Greater Toronto West Regional. Congrats also goes out to 1114, 3161 and 2634 for putting on one of the greatest shows in those finals that FIRST has ever seen.