Michigan State Championship

[Christopher149]

Originally Posted by Bryce Paputa

Also, it looks like there will be at least twice as many rookies there compared to last year's two.

Are you including the ones who won RAS and Rookie Inspiration? IIRC, no rookie competed with robot at MSC in 2013, though they did compete for awards.

857 is pumped to not be the 64th invited team!

[Bryce Paputa]

Originally Posted by Christopher149

Are you including the ones who won RAS and Rookie Inspiration? IIRC, no rookie competed with robot at MSC in 2013, though they did compete for awards.

No, RAS winners compete for RAS, but they do not bring a robot to compete with. RI only gives points. I thought I remembered there being no rookies last year, but http://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2013micmp says that there were two.

Actually, upon closer inspection, the two rookie teams on that list are the RI and RAS winners, and they aren't in any matches, So there weren't any rookies there. This year there should be at least 4 actually competing with a robot.

[Nikki Haux]

Actually, upon closer inspection, the two rookie teams on that list are the RI and RAS winners, and they aren't in any matches, So there weren't any rookies there. This year there should be at least 4 actually competing with a robot.

I'm not sure about last year, but in year's past, there are more rookies that qualify to compete with their robot than actually compete. Often times, they do not expect to get that far, and as such, are not prepared to compete, whether financially or otherwise.

[RonnieS]

Originally Posted by Nikki Haux

I'm not sure about last year, but in year's past, there are more rookies that qualify to compete with their robot than actually compete. Often times, they do not expect to get that far, and as such, are not prepared to compete, whether financially or otherwise.

Im willing to bet 5114 will be ready, right?

[Nikki Haux]

Originally Posted by Ronnie314

Im willing to bet 5114 will be ready, right?

To be honest, we are stilling working on it. It's spring break for Fenton that week, and since we didn't start out team until kickoff, many of the students and parents will be out of town, having already made reservations long before that. But we'll see.

[TOTCoach]

You can count on 4967 to be there

[nikeairmancurry]

Originally Posted by Nikki Haux

I'm not sure about last year, but in year's past, there are more rookies that qualify to compete with their robot than actually compete. Often times, they do not expect to get that far, and as such, are not prepared to compete, whether financially or otherwise.

Last year no rookies qualified at all, which was a first for FiM. But in years past, not just rookies, but also veteran teams pass up a opportunity at MSC, because of the cost.

[kwotremb]

Unfortunately it looks like 3414 will not make it down this year. We had a fun season but did not accumulate enough points.

Although with all of the fun that happens there, I may try to stop by and watch some matches. Good luck to all teams that make it.

[SilentStryk09]

we've been told the cutoff will likely be 75pts, +/- 2pts.

We're currently sitting at 75 points. Little bit nervous, lol. Hoping we get to go though!

[Chris_Ely]

I looks like Detroit Public Television is webcasting Saturday again! They always do a great job, I can't wait to watch.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by luckof13

I looks like Detroit Public Television is webcasting Saturday again! They always do a great job, I can't wait to watch.

Some of the production crew were at Troy today getting a feel for the game.

[Lisa Perez]

We're still a bit short on field resetters and safety glass attendants for Wednesday night of MSC. Is anyone willing and able to help? Please send me an e-mail at lisaperez [at] gmail [dot] com if so. Thanks