2012 IRI - Invitation List

[CalTran]

Though, I'm really a 2056 fan, and would absolutely love to see them win IRI for a second year in a row. I think that with seeding 2nd on Archimedes, and with the crazy upset they pulled over 1114 at GTRWest F1, they could put together an alliance to upset what I previously predicted. Gotta stay faithful to the team I love.

[Elizabeth Waters]

624 is absolutely honored to be invited to attend the IRI for the first time in the team's history. Looking forward to fantastic competition.

Thank you to those teams and individuals who supported our journey here.

[AlexD744]

744 SHARK ATTACK is sooooo ready to attend our first ever IRI. We're gonna step up our game even more, and I promise we'll be tripling by then. Our first ever attempt at a triple was in the Galileo finals, and it was with 2 longs and a wide, and we were sooooo close to pulling it off. We're definitely going to be adding balancing features, and practicing with them before we get there. As a driver, it was probably the most exciting thing I've tried.

[IndySam]

Will any of the recommendation letters be shared publicly?

[Travis Hoffman]

I am extremely honored and thankful that three NEOFRA teams have been invited.

I know that 48 is going to enjoy the heck out of IRI as always (after a short jaunt up to Michigan for MARC - can't wait for that either!). We're giving our senior drive team one final run for glory - they've earned it. The newbies get to have fun next fall at some event up Rochester way. I hear it's also a fairly decent and fun competition.

[jwfoss]

FRC2168 is honored to have the chance to compete at this years IRI. The team list is impressive, and we are looking forward to the excellent learning experience.

As a side note I am happy to see some other New England and EWCP representation.

[theawesome1730]

Originally Posted by jyh947

Not a single 2011 team made it onto this list... interesting.

Do you mean as in champions from 2011 or any team that attended in 2011? We attended last year.

[Jimmy Nichols]

1038 is extremely dissapointed to have not been invited. We have been invited the last 5 or 6 years and always enjoy attending, competing and watching the best teams. Making new friends and strengthening others. You may still see a few of us tye-dye folks on Saturday.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Will any of the recommendation letters be shared publicly?

No. The letters were sent as private mails and there was nothing stated that they would be shared publicly, so I don't think that would be appropriate.

[M. Mellott]

Team 3193 Falco Tech is grateful and honored to receive their first IRI invitation, and we thank the Selection Committee for this opportunity. This is our St. Louis, and our team is looking for one last big dance!

Congratulations also go out to our fellow NEOFRA teams: Team 48, Delphi E.L.I.T.E., and Team 379, The Robocats!

[BigJ]

Originally Posted by CalTran

Now to see who takes up on Bomb Squand and ATA's strategies, and see who dives for a wide feeder bot first. Is it too risky to take a feeder as a first pick, and a shooter as a second? At any other competition it would be, but with such a deep field, you might be able to take the gamble and pay off big. Any predictions on super alliances yet? I'm feeling 1114+469+2826+someone as the champs. After a strong performance on Archimedes, 1114 was plagued by bad luck on Einstein and walked away with a single gold (But kept an eye on the big prize) and are itching for redemption. As their first pick, their old friends 469 will be more than willing to bring their super sonic shooter to the courts. 2826, after falling to 1114 in three intense matches on Archimedes, will prove to be the decisive third pick. They're good, but with such a deep field, may fall short on the seeding.

The probability of any of these 3 teams making it past the first round approaches 0 very quickly.

[waitwhat?]

Team 869, although disappointed to not get an invitation, wishes all teams best of luck at IRI! Let's go MAR!

[George1902]

Best of luck to the Florida teams! We're disappointed we couldn't make the trip, but we're excited to watch you all represent!

Could a Florida alliance take it all?

Bionic Pink BOOM Attack! (sounds like something from a bad 90s anime... )

[OZ_341]

Team 341 is very excited to play at IRI.
Hopefully, we will be playing on Saturday afternoon for once.

Thank you for the invitation!

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by BigJ

The probability of any of these 3 teams making it past the first round approaches 0 very quickly.

In 2007, 2008 & 2010 Team 2056 was a second round pick at IRI. In 2011, 67 was a second round pick. Anything is possible at IRI.