UNDERRATED TEAMS

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

254 - Cheesy Poofs - I know what you're thinking: 254? Underrated? How's that possible? While everyone knows about the insanely awesome robots 254 makes every year, they are never as much recognized for their behind-the-scenes actions. Opening their lab to other teams is one thing, but the help they give to teams during the competitions is another. They have a whole section (called FIRST Aid, I think) devoted to helping other teams during the competition.

I think the Cheesy Poofs have been very well recognized for their non-robot/off-the-field actions.

http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/first...ry#frc_winners

[akoscielski3]

Originally Posted by Nick Lawrence

My list, in no particular order is:

772 builds decent machines as well, but this year's machine has lots of potential to do great things. They also seem to have picked up a new sheet and laser-cutting sponsor recently, which should serve them well for years to come.

We have had the sponsor that did our sheet metal work this year for many years now (since 2005 i believe). However this is the first year we finally FULLY CADed the robot and first time using the sponsor for this reason. It also just so happens that this sponsor is my Dad's work, Centerline (Windsor) ltd. I started designing sheet-metal chassis' during the summer and we built one in the fall to get use to rivet's and sheet-metal parts. So we decided to go all sheet-metal for this years robot. Seems to be the fastest way to make a robot too, as we were done by week 5. TIP: If you have a sheet-metal resource USE IT! In order to keep our robots sheet-metal I will have to train the younger students on how to make sheet-metal parts and use a CAD Program (we use Solidworks), otherwise we may have a year or two where the robot isnt amazing, like our 2009 and 2010 bots.

I have found that in the last few years our robots have been getting better and better, and will someday hopefully become a powerhouse team. (hoping, as long as no one starts to hate us for doing good)

[sgreco]

How has nobody mentioned 69?

They opt out of championships pretty much every time they qualify, but they always bring a solid robot to the field. I still think their 07 robot was top 5 in the whole country. Even though they may not quite have enough regional wins to back up being the most underrated, the quality of their robots speaks pretty well for them.

[Nick Lawrence]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Boy Nick, how very "Looking Forward"-sounding of you. Hmm....

What a coincidence...




It's not me...

-Nick

[SharonO]

Originally Posted by Blackphantom91

3528 - Upnext They are only a second year team but with their innovative robots they keep putting out every year, (Ie fender bot and defense bot). They just got their first regional win as the number one seed in Oklahoma and were rookie all-stars last year they are pretty effective they are soon to be a rising star in first.

Thank you for the shout out! We are psyched to be returning to St. Louis this year with a scoring robot and hope to make some noise with the other GKC regional teams.

Sharon
Up Next! 3528 Mentor

[Hawiian Cadder]

610 for sure. I talked a lot with them last year at CMP and they definitely know their stuff.

[AaronLeondar]

Originally Posted by hg273

1425 - often overlooked, but has really upped their game in the last couple years

Thanks for the shout-out!

It's true, ever since our less-than-stellar year back in 2010, we've made some significant changes as to how things are run and it seems to have worked, eh? Two Regional Finalists in 2011 and now Regional Champion in 2012?!! This team's come a long way, and is hopefully going to emulate that of the 2007 team (that I unfortunately was not a part of).

[Akash Rastogi]

3467 had a great break-out performance this year under the leadership of Brendan. I think they'll be a team to watch for in the future.

I'll put 125 up there as well. They get stronger each season but small things seem to stop them at some events. Since 2007 they've had some cool robots. Not to mention an older World Champion title.

1251 in Florida seems to be back in the game this year after a few slump seasons.

[smistthegreat]

340, 2826, 3138, and 772/188/610. 340 hasn't gone unnoticed, but I'd say they are still undervalued. Wave is just good. Very very very very good, and they seem to keep getting better. I'm a fan. Same goes for 3138. Not the most famous team, but always on my watch list. The three Canadian teams are nipping at the heels of 1114 and 2056, and are certainly capable robots.

[Scott Bahl]

Originally Posted by jblay

973 not exactly unknown, but boy do they have a beastly machine.

Seconded.
I've had the privilege of seeing their robot up close, and it's just awesome.

[flippy147852]

Originally Posted by Littleboy

2474 from Niles MI.
They have 2 great shooters this year. Both are accurate. A catapult for from the key and a normal shooter from the fender. They have been semifinalists twice, and winners once this year. They got unlucky in their first two events. They have the second highest OPR in MI.
Watch them, they are great.

I have watched 2474 with great interest, and they are the most underrated team in all of Michigan right now. Watch for a great showing from them this weekend at MSC.

To add to my list of underrated teams, though:
2474
245
123
4003

[$wimmer3138]

2122 comes to mind. They were a steal in the third round at IRI last year and seem to really be on their game this year too.

[RobotMom]

Originally Posted by hg273

The pacific northwest as a region is underrated......

Agreed! I think we're going to see a World Champion coming from the PNW in the near future.

[BigJ]

Another vote for 2826. In a few short years they've positioned themselves as one of Wisconsin's top dogs, if not the top.

They are gonna be the ones to get WI to Einstein (and almost did it last year)!

[Thad House]

Originally Posted by RobotMom

Agreed! I think we're going to see a World Champion coming from the PNW in the near future.

I agree. WORLD DOMINATION!!!!!