Can a 8th seed knock off a 1st seed at champs?

[dtengineering]

While it is always difficult for a #8 seed to knock off the #1 seed (it is, after all, meant to be that way...), I'd argue that it is MORE likely to happen at Championships than in a regional due to the depth of outstanding teams.

If there are only a half-dozen 'powerhouse' teams at a regional, they're all gone by the time the fourth or fifth alliance gets to choose their first pick, but if you've got a couple dozen awesome machines in a division, then the #8 captain will have plenty to choose from.

I'll repeat however... not easy. Just, perhaps, easier.

Jason