Top 5 teams for your state over the last 4 years

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Boltman

Yea. I'm glad we get to see in Central Valley (week 2) 254, 973, 1662,1678 and 1323 plus more ..its LOADED almost fell out of my seat when I made the Excel grid for week 2 OMG "lots of dark dark green" . Nothing but stars. Also 399,2102,2453, 2485, 3255 in SD week 1. Lots of great teams next two weeks. Looking forward to it. Love top-tier CA competitions. Brings the best out.Lots of fun. 3255 is looking very sharp (as usual) too in practice.

1671, 5817, 3970, 701 and more.

Whoever wins CVR will really earn it.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Since we started in 2013, here are the teams that I would put on the tops in Minnesota. Please note that this is just an opinion. However, when I see these teams in an event we are involved in, I know we need to bring our 'A' game...

1. 1816 - All around the most complete and decorated team in Minnesota. No matter the event they are in, they are a team to beat.
2 (t). 2052 - 2013,2014 State Champ, 2015 State Finalist, 4 Regional Wins, 3 Regional Finalist,
2 (t). 2169 - Too many Banners to rattle off here - most CA's in Minnesota (5).
4 (t). 2175 - A team that loves to compete more than any other I have witnessed. 2 Regional Wins, 2 State Championships, 2013 Galileo Finalists (with 2169)
4 (t). 2512 - This team has been a force for a while and last season was their best. Champs Finalist, State Champs (2015), CA, Regional Winners, and the list goes on.

A strong 6th place goes to 3130 - in 2015 alone they were State Champs, Regional Winners (x2), EE, and WF.

This year will help to settle out many others - it is too early to truly make this list - it will be interesting to see following the 2016 season. I would also shine a light on 2177, 3313, 3276, 4539, 4536, 3883, 2883, 4778.

[llamadon]

Minnesota has an interesting dynamic in that there are so many teams that are neck and neck in terms of competitive level. A team that has stood out to me recently is 5172, The Greenbush Gators. For such a young team they are doing a lot of great things. This year is their first year competing in two regionals, and I cannot wait to see the caliber of performance they reach by the end of the season. Obviously not quite as decorated as some of the more household names in the lake state, but I think their spotlight is fast-approaching.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by llamadon

Minnesota has an interesting dynamic in that there are so many teams that are neck and neck in terms of competitive level. A team that has stood out to me recently is 5172, The Greenbush Gators. For such a young team they are doing a lot of great things. This year is their first year competing in two regionals, and I cannot wait to see the caliber of performance they reach by the end of the season. Obviously not quite as decorated as some of the more household names in the lake state, but I think their spotlight is fast-approaching.

CRAP - I didn't mean to slight them at all! They were the 3rd ranked team at the 2014 State Champs and had an incredible robot. I agree, 5272 should be in the mix.

[llamadon]

Originally Posted by Chief Hedgehog

CRAP - I didn't mean to slight them at all! They were the 3rd ranked team at the 2014 State Champs and had an incredible robot. I agree, 5272 should be in the mix.

I think what is even more impressive is seeding 14th on curie in 2014, going 7-3 in quals. Very few rookies do THAT well at champs.

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by llamadon

I think what is even more impressive is seeding 14th on curie in 2014, going 7-3 in quals. Very few rookies do THAT well at champs.

Yeah I definitely agree that 5172's performance in Curie in 2014 was impressive.. They definitely deserved the highest rookie seed award.

That and being Finalists twice in a row in 2014 and 2015 at Northern Lights. I believe they won 3rd place at MN State in 2014.. (they nearly beat us and 2175 out of the semis at state that year).

It's exciting seeing the number of upcoming teams in MN. Here's to another great year for MN teams!

[Max Boord]

Florida:
1. 179
2. 180
3. 1592
4. 233
5. 744
6. 1523
7. 1065
8. 801
9. 1251
10. 2383

[D_Price]

My personal opinion for top teams in the past 5 years for Pa are in no particular order (not based on banners so much as overall performance):

291- CIA
63- The Red Barons
3504-Girls Of Steel

There has been alot of up-and-coming teams, just none that have distanced themselves from others.

[JFKinator]

1. 4488
2. 955
3. 1425

[JFKinator]

My opinion is 100% personal and does not reflect my team's opinion. That being said I'm excited to see what teams will use 2016 as their "break out" year.

[Kevin Leonard]

With some less than conclusive responses earlier in the thread, and more than a little personal bias of my own, I'll throw up an NY list that includes as much objectivity as I can, yet still ends up feeling narcissistic.

1) 20
In the 2012-2015 period, 20 accrued 4 regional wins, 2 regional finalists, and a trip to Einstein. Whether you prefer a different team or whatever, 20 had the best results in that period of time. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
2) 340
340 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012 and TVR in 2015, and made it to the finals of FLR 2014 and 2015. 340 also accrued a number of well-deserved Chairman's awards in that time, and is regularly in the conversation for the Championship Chairman's Award. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
3) 1507
1507 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012, and FLR in 2014. They made it to the finals of the 2013 Buckeye Regional as well, and made championship eliminations multiple times.
4) 1796
1796 won NYC in 2015, and SBPLI in 2013 and 2012. They were unfortunately not selected in championship eliminations during this time.
5) 3015
3015 won Buckeye 2012 and FLR 2015. They also made it to the finals of FLR 2012, Virginia 2013, FLR 2014, and the 2015 Newton Division. In addition to their 2015 Division Finalist run, they were selected for eliminations at the championship in 2014.

There are a number of deserving teams right below this- 1511 has multiple Chairman's Awards and one regional win, 329 has two regional wins and multiple EI awards, 1126 has an event win and a finalist showing. 694 consistently builds solid machines and sometimes wins Chairman's. Some other teams have experienced infrequent success, with 5254 and 263 having breakout seasons in 2015, 334 in 2014, 229/4124 having two regional wins between them over the past 4 years, but being unable to find that consistency, and 2791 having bittersweet 2012 and 2013 seasons.

But by any objective metrics I can think of, the above is the top 5 teams in New York for the 2012-2015 period. Take it or leave it.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Whoever wins CVR will really earn it.

Well, unless they sandbag their way to first pick, that is.

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Cory

Well, unless they sandbag their way to first pick, that is.

Whoa, whoa. Keep our strategy secret.