Newton

[Alex Cormier]

is it all updated then so i dont have to make any changes...

thanks for all your hard work it is very greatful to do this team 1126 SparX thanks you!

[Jeremy]

Originally Posted by Pit Bull 1126

is it all updated then so i dont have to make any changes...

thanks for all your hard work it is very greatful to do this team 1126 SparX thanks you!

I believe I have it all corrected but i might be wrong but if their needs to be any other corrections please let me know and I will get right on it

[Paradox1350]

Oh wow that's intimidating. By my count there are 23 regional winners in our divison. Considering that #69, who won 2 regionals, is not going to attend Nationals, then assuming that no other team won 2 regionals (I don't think this is the case) that would mean there are 76 regional winners at Nationals. Divide that by 4, and there should be 19 winners in each division. Now factor in teams like 69 that can't make it, or have won 2 regionals, and we are in an ABOVE AVERAGE competitive division.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit intimidated. Actaully a lot intimidated.

May the best teams shine!

[Dan Richardson]

Bahh George and to think that we Offered you a shirt and our hotel:-( And you don't even mention us.. Dissapointing to say the least :-(

LoL Looks like a great division with a ton of competition and it could go any way. Can't wait for nationals only 1 week away :-)

Dan

[Ryan Dognaux]

Newton Division all the way Watch out for 234, We're not afraid to play defense

[Marygrace]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I mean I am only human I do make mistakes.

Thats no excuse!

We will be there, and our arm will be working, w00t!

Plus, everyone keep an eye out for teams to be nominated for our Gracious Proffesionalism Award. Every vote counts! We will be going around collecting nominations...from all four divisions, omg, nats is gonna be hectic....CANT WAIT!!!

"Don't know how to pick a team for a nomination?

No problem!!!

Refer to our Gracious Profesionalism poster!"

*cheezy advertisement & cheezy grin*

Gracious Professionalism Poster

[Jillian B.]

501 is in Newton too. Looks like a rather competitive division, but that just adds to the fun, right?

Can't wait... I'm impatient...*starts pacing*

-Jill

[Collin Fultz]

Originally Posted by Marygrace

Thats no excuse!

We will be there, and our arm will be working, w00t!

Plus, everyone keep an eye out for teams to be nominated for our Gracious Proffesionalism Award. Every vote counts! We will be going around collecting nominations...from all four divisions, omg, nats is gonna be hectic....CANT WAIT!!!

i think it's so cool that you guys do that award...especially for everybody at nationals. it's awesome. thank you.

cyber blue 234 will present
~best offensive strategy
~best defensive strategy
~best match of the weekend (goes to both robots from alliance)
for the newton division

[Jeremy]

Team 968 will also be giving out a Gracious Professionalism award for the Newton divison and the winner of the award will be picked by the other teams among the newton divison

[Nate Edwards]

we are giving out 5 awards in the form of WATSON Award trophies, they are for Animation, Strategy, Spirit, Best Design, And WATSON AWARD(Best Team(our version of the Chairman's Award)) we will probaly hand out most of them in the Newton Divison ... hope to see you all there
Nate

[Aaron Lussier]

Yay for Newton!

Cant wait to see you all there!

w00t Fruit!

-Aaron

[rees2001]

hey newton-ers, I have updated my file about our division. Looks like we have some pretty competitive teams. 19 Regional winners, 2 multiple winners, 6 regional finalists, 4 #1 seeds, 2 teams undefeated at a regional. This should be a fun competition. The new file has:
Regional Champions
Regional Finalists
#1 seeds
Top 8 seeds
Performance at each regional
ALL divisions
Each individual division
...room for your input.
I have left room for teams to add their strengths. If you post your info I will update the file & re-post it before I leave next week. I believe the file is easier to read & use. I would love some constructive critism. I will make the file easier to use if I get some.
Thanks

[rachakate]

Originally Posted by rees2001

I would love some constructive critism.

You need a hair cut. I liked the shaved head look. We should bring that back.

[rees2001]

Originally Posted by rachakate

You need a hair cut. I liked the shaved head look. We should bring that back.

Not exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by rees2001

I have left room for teams to add their strengths. If you post your info I will update the file & re-post it before I leave next week. I believe the file is easier to read & use. I would love some constructive critism. I will make the file easier to use if I get some.
Thanks

This is a great resource! Thank you for putting this together and offering teams the chance to highlight their strengths. I've never really talked about the current capabilities of Team 48's robot, xtremachen7, so I'll take this opportunity to do so, just this once.

Our robot strengths have definitely expanded as the regional competition season has progressed. Our tank drive base has remained rock solid reliable and consistent throughout the season. Paul, our robot driver, is very aggressive and opportunistic on D, and he's expertly piloted the robot to lay down some great defense all year. We subscribe to the theory that the best offense is a strong defense. We are good at blocking ball corrals with moveable goals and keeping them blocked, actively engaging opposing alliance robots, policing the platform, and getting in the way of almost anything the other alliance wants to do. Partnered with a strong offensive robot, we can make sure you have the time to do what you have to do. Partnered with another defensive-minded robot, we can work together to shut the other alliance down completely.

The nice thing about our robot now is that our telescoping arm has evolved to the point where we can now consistently and quickly HANG in even the most pressure-packed of situations. Ask anyone who witnessed the excitement of the Canadian Regional elims and I think they'd tell you the same. Our drive team has demonstrated the ability to take xtremachen7 from the carpet to the platform to hanging two feet above the platform in under 20 seconds. In our final Q-match in Cleveland, we were on the first platform, and we maneuvered past a hanging robot that had been blocking us, drove up to the second platform, and hung, all with less than 14 seconds remaining in the match. Our fast hanging ability enhances our defensive capabilities by maximizing the time we have to engage the opposing alliance. We can derail hanging attempts from those who take longer to get up on the bar and still have the time to get up there ourselves. In addition to hanging, our copilot Frank is planning on taking our defensive show to the air, using the arm to actively block opponents from capping or descoring 2X balls from goals that are already capped.

I don't expect anyone in Newton to blindly take these statements as fact. Team 48 is looking forward to proving all these capabilities to our fellow division teams on Thursday and Friday. We hope that we can demonstrate to everyone that we are a worthy partner who can work alongside you to vie for the Newton crown. Best of luck to everyone, and I look forward to seeing all of you in Atlanta!