Predictions Week 3: Creating Flow

[M. Mellott]

Originally Posted by Looking Forward

Speaking of variety, I guess I should be thankful that 1503 has one of the most original and fiendishly simple shooters out of any team this season. Without any vision processing or video feedback, the pilots are really going to have to trust their instincts with their all-or-nothing approach to scoring. They should be among the best scoring machines at Pittsburgh, but don't get too cocky, Sparfox. If 620, 888, or 2614 can hit their stride, they could seriously challenge the visitors from Canada. One can hope 1503 aligns with their perfect wing mate, 3193, Falco Tech.

Many thanks for the shout-out, LF! Falco and Sparfox...so funny! But that would be quite the team!

[MikeReilly]

Originally Posted by Wing

Awesome, got a shout out in this week's predictions. Hopefully we can contend with the others mentioned. I'd watch for 4509, 2974, and 1746 at Peachtree as well. 2974 was solid when they were practicing. I don't know much about 4509, but they seem to have some connections with 1771.

To clarify the 1771 - 4509:
1771's school chose not to support the team this year, but many students at Lanier High School, 2 miles away, wanted a team. So, some mentors with 1771 roots are helping out. Not as much cash as 1771, nor the fancy tools and shop, but a scrappy rookie team. Good luck to all at Peachtree!

[coachgallina]

Koko ed thanks for the compliment. 3015 is very excited to be in va, and look forward to working with the teams down here.

[Squeakypig]

Originally Posted by nikeairmancurry

217 is not competing this weekend. TBA lists them, but FIRST does not. Plus that would be a fourth district they would be attending.

You are correct, 217 opted out of St. Joseph's in order to compete in the week 6 Bedford district. This will mean that Troy will count for them as a points tournament. I wouldn't wish that fate on anyone.

Also, Guerillas and Bedford better watch out for us, we're competing at Detroit!

[nikeairmancurry]

Originally Posted by Squeakypig

You are correct, 217 opted out of St. Joseph's in order to compete in the week 6 Bedford district. This will mean that Troy will count for them as a points tournament. I wouldn't wish that fate on anyone.

Also, Guerillas and Bedford better watch out for us, we're competing at Detroit!

I actually don't know how that was possible. No team was offered a third event until Bedford opened.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

They didn't merit a mention in the preview but take my word for it: don't sleep on 3015 in Virginia. They are a prolific scoring machine and they will be heard from in the eliminations there.

I will second that, they were great up at FLR.

[Jared Russell]

Good assessment of 341. We had numerous shooter and intake issues at Hatboro-Horsham, as well as camera issues (the code works great...but the camera kept falling off )

But we used our 6 hours well, and are showing up with a somewhat different looking robot

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Jared341

But we used our 6 hours well, and are showing up with a somewhat different looking robot

I'm excited to watch it perform this weekend.

-Brando

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by Jared341

Good assessment of 341. We had numerous shooter and intake issues at Hatboro-Horsham, as well as camera issues (the code works great...but the camera kept falling off )

But we used our 6 hours well, and are showing up with a somewhat different looking robot

It's always a hardware problem with this guy.... I kid, I kid.

[Akash Rastogi]

Just saw some practice video of 1640- those guys will be gunning for top seed at Chestnut Hill. I could see them or 3974 pairing up with Daisy and taking a fairly easy ride to Blue Bannertown.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

Just saw some practice video of 1640- those guys will be gunning for top seed at Chestnut Hill. I could see them or 3974 pairing up with Daisy and taking a fairly easy ride to Blue Bannertown.

They've really stepped it up this year. Maybe it's another year of tuning that swerve, or improved drive code, or more driver practice, or the lower CG, or something entirely different. But they're flying around the field. It's awesome to watch them spin into the loading station.

[Shane 2429]

hahaha funny enough 2429's robot is named falco

[mrmummert]

looks like he got some of these right...i know he did for VCU

[vhcook]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

I'd watch for 3928's debut at GKC this weekend. That group of mentors + what sound like some motivated students should be one hell of a combo.

Good call, Akash.

Team Neutrino has an excellent robot with a very effective seven-disc autonomous. We were delighted to have them on our alliance. I wish them luck at North Star.

[OZ_341]

I have been observing just how many "non-powerhouse" teams that are excelling at this game. Its very nice to see and perhaps a testament to this particular game design.
We could not have won at Springside-Chestnut Hill without the help of Team 225, Tech Fire. This is the first time they have ever been in a regional final in 15 years of play and their teleop scores were an incredible 737 Points. This story seems to be a trend with Ultimate Ascent across FIRST. There are so many teams seeing their very first on-field success.
I for one, am "Looking Forward" to many surprises in the weeks ahead.