Predictions Championship 2012: Galileo

[kenavt]

Originally Posted by Looking Forward

It's a pretty cool achievement to coin a phrase that almost all of FRC uses. 33's "stinger" term to describe bridge balancing manipulators is one of those cases. But the Killers Bees backed up that notoriety with success on the field, winning Kettering and have strong performances at Troy and MSC. Their experience and ease of triple balancing, as well as their potential for a four ball hybrid, gives them significant weapons in this division. But their scoring, especially away from the fender, may have to improve. Without high end partners, their results may be limited to the semis, but if they can pair with an elite scoring machine they could definitely take a run at Einstein.

The main problems 33 seemed to be having at Troy and MSC were losing comms with the field occasionally (at both events). This prevented them from moving up in the rankings (although they were still picked third at MSC behind 67 and 548). If they've removed this obstacle, I am very scared.

[Vikingtech2054]

I would also personally would keep in mind 3322, they have a deadly accurate yet consistent shooter, being the first 6 ball hybrid with them shooting all of them. I have seen this team run, i would watch out for them.

[Nemo]

I would really like to see Bomb Squad reach Einstein this year. Their ability to zip over the bump and steal balls quickly would be really fun to watch at the highest level of play. They might be better at gathering than anybody else.

[JABot67]

180, 399, 772, 1718, 1918, 2054, etc. I see an alliance led by some of those teams making Einstein as well as what LF said.

Are you ready to put these somewhat incomplete predictions to the test? We sure are!

[MCarron]

I'll second that vote for team #180 SPAM as a sleeper. They have a 28-6 record this year with a win in South Florida and a finalist at Central Florida against a very tough lineup of teams. They run a solid hybrid mode and are a very effective shooter. If they don't seed high, they will be a solid pickup for any alliance.

Raider Robotix (Team #25) will be a force in Galileo. They really come on strong in elimination matches and with their veteran status and oustanding scouting could easily make Einstein. Pair Bomb Squad (#16) with Raider (#25) and throw in a SPAM (#180) and lookout everybody. That would be my dream alliance to watch, mainly because I have the utmost respect for all three of these teams and they have been such an influence on the success of Team #343.

I'm sad the MIM-343 won't be playing at the championship this year, but I'm exicted to watch many of our friends at the competition. Best of luck to all teams in Galileo and at the competition.

[MIT_MAN]

Originally Posted by MCarron

I'll second that vote for team #180 SPAM as a sleeper. They have a 28-6 record this year with a win in South Florida and a finalist at Central Florida against a very tough lineup of teams. They run a solid hybrid mode and are a very effective shooter. If they don't seed high, they will be a solid pickup for any alliance.

Raider Robotix (Team #25) will be a force in Galileo. They really come on strong in elimination matches and with their veteran status and oustanding scouting could easily make Einstein. Pair Bomb Squad (#16) with Raider (#25) and throw in a SPAM (#180) and lookout everybody. That would be my dream alliance to watch, mainly because I have the utmost respect for all three of these teams and they have been such an influence on the success of Team #343.

I'm sad the MIM-343 won't be playing at the championship this year, but I'm exicted to watch many of our friends at the competition. Best of luck to all teams in Galileo and at the competition.

Haha could your predictions have been any more right??? Please feel free to predict our other championship alliances next year, lottery numbers, and everything else in general you see fit .

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by MCarron

I'll second that vote for team #180 SPAM as a sleeper. They have a 28-6 record this year with a win in South Florida and a finalist at Central Florida against a very tough lineup of teams. They run a solid hybrid mode and are a very effective shooter. If they don't seed high, they will be a solid pickup for any alliance.

Raider Robotix (Team #25) will be a force in Galileo. They really come on strong in elimination matches and with their veteran status and oustanding scouting could easily make Einstein. Pair Bomb Squad (#16) with Raider (#25) and throw in a SPAM (#180) and lookout everybody. That would be my dream alliance to watch, mainly because I have the utmost respect for all three of these teams and they have been such an influence on the success of Team #343.

Dang. Now that is incredible.

[MCarron]

Well as has been said before; even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut.

Actually, I had confidence that 180 would seed well, but I have to say I am totally blown away that both 25 and 16 were available for SPAM. I mean how does 25 get overlooked three spots in the first round and make it to the fourth pick? Then even more amazing, how does team 16 last until halfway back up the ladder for a second pick?? Now don't get me wrong there were a lot of really good teams in Galileo, and I don't mean to shortchange anybody, but I'll take the pedigree of team #25 and #16 all day long in the elimination matches. It's hard to beat their experience, determination, and strategy.

Of course I'm biased because team 343 has been lucky enough to play with all three of these teams at regionals and divisions so we know their strengths first hand. I still wish we could have a do over of Einstein-2003 with team #25.

Congratulations to 180/25/16 for winning the championship. I can tell you that the team members on all three of these teams are some of the nicest and most helpful you will ever meet,

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by MCarron

I'll second that vote for team #180 SPAM as a sleeper. They have a 28-6 record this year with a win in South Florida and a finalist at Central Florida against a very tough lineup of teams. They run a solid hybrid mode and are a very effective shooter. If they don't seed high, they will be a solid pickup for any alliance.

Raider Robotix (Team #25) will be a force in Galileo. They really come on strong in elimination matches and with their veteran status and oustanding scouting could easily make Einstein. Pair Bomb Squad (#16) with Raider (#25) and throw in a SPAM (#180) and lookout everybody. That would be my dream alliance to watch, mainly because I have the utmost respect for all three of these teams and they have been such an influence on the success of Team #343.

I'm sad the MIM-343 won't be playing at the championship this year, but I'm exicted to watch many of our friends at the competition. Best of luck to all teams in Galileo and at the competition.

o.O

YOU'RE A WIZARD, HARRY MCARRON!

[flippy147852]

Originally Posted by kenavt

The main problems 33 seemed to be having at Troy and MSC were losing comms with the field occasionally (at both events). This prevented them from moving up in the rankings (although they were still picked third at MSC behind 67 and 548). If they've removed this obstacle, I am very scared.

33 shouldn't have this problem anymore. What was actually happening was that their robot was drawing too much power and causing their main switch to flip. They assured me that they had it all figured out though, so we will see. If they don't die they are definitely a force to be reckoned with.

[efoote868]

Always a nice surprise when your team is the first bolded.