Predictions Week 4: Marking the Thrower

[XaulZan11]

With all due respect, Looking Forward, the exclusion of 2481 at Wisconsin is crazy. Finalist (as #1 seed) twice in the last three seasons, fastest minibot on Newton in '11 and this year bring a 23 second climb and dump, and an accurate shooter. After 2826, I think 2481 is the favorite to win Wisconsin.

At Wisconsin, I also wouldn't forget about 3940 (climber-dumper with an 18 pt auto), 1716 (slot loaded, accurate pyramid shooter) and, as a deep sleeper, 2039 (tall, full court shooter).

[Andrew Zeller]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

With all due respect, Looking Forward, the exclusion of 2481 at Wisconsin is crazy. Finalist (as #1 seed) twice in the last three seasons, fastest minibot on Newton in '11 and this year bring a 23 second climb and dump, and an accurate shooter. After 2826, I think 2481 is the favorite to win Wisconsin.

At Wisconsin, I also wouldn't forget about 3940 (climber-dumper with an 18 pt auto), 1716 (slot loaded, accurate pyramid shooter) and, as a deep sleeper, 2039 (tall, full court shooter).

I agree with you especially about 2481. Wisconsin is going to be interesting this year because there will be so many elite teams. We could end up seeing eliminations where the top 3 or 4 alliances each have two insanely high caliber robots (for example, 2826 +2481, 111 + 71, 16 + another breakout team). I honestly don't know if we have seen any elims of this depth yet this season. I also anticipate some 30 pt hangers being possible third picks for lower seeded alliances.

I think 930 is notable at the Wisconsin Regional as well.

**1716 will be bringing some improvements to WI which will include a faster redesigned shooter and a fun defensive weapon.

[Travis Hoffman]

Watch for 379 at Queen City.

[Rangel]

Also watch out for 1726 the nerds and 4183 bitbuckets. Nerds did pretty well at San Diego and I hear Bitbuckets have a pretty solid robot this year. Az should be fun this year!

[Bdf809]

I'd keep an eye on 2557 in Central Washington, along with the others.

[Akash Rastogi]

Gonna drop in team 2403 for Arizona. They seem to have a super clean and effective robot this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgX8VGxl7Jw

[Navid Shafa]

Originally Posted by Bdf809

I'd keep an eye on 2557 in Central Washington, along with the others.

Along with 948: Potential full court shooter
1318: Played well in Oregon

2517 shoots with authority, but seemed to have accuracy problems in Oregon. Looking at their bot up close and seeing the potential, I would keep an eye on them too this weekend.

We are not an insta-lock, but I'm hoping that we can go out and play with some of our friends and find a spot on a strong alliance

[MrForbes]

Originally Posted by Rangel(kf7fdb)

Also watch out for 1726 the nerds and 4183 bitbuckets. Nerds did pretty well at San Diego and I hear Bitbuckets have a pretty solid robot this year. Az should be fun this year!

Good call John! We were so close to having the Forbes alliance....

[JB987]

Congrats to you and the rest of your alliance, Jim! A well deserved win for sure.

[MrForbes]

Thanks Joe! I'll see you at the Vegas regional, cheering on the High Rollers, with Travis' folks. And my brother's team the Bit Buckets 4183 will be playing.