ARCHIMEDES DIVISION - 2007

[Astronouth7303]

904 didn't have the strongest showing at West Mich. We've fixed that and we're going to bounce back hard. (Just an FYI.)

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

I predict this division will have some very surprising matches. Don't be shocked to see some rookies in the top 8, and scores less than 20 in elims.

Indeed. Knowing the defense at the last few regionals, you can bet that strategy will be high enough that you will not easily be left alone. Ramping will be a necessity (Think about it: if defense is strong enough that you can score maybe 16 points, ramping for 45~60pts is going to be huge.)

We have Beatty, BOB, and Chief Delphi. 3 robots that can grab and have ramps. Plus they've done well at their regionals, IIRC. Put big stars next to these teams.

I would not be surprised, in fact, if there was nothing breaking 200 at all of nats. At least half of the teams going are regional winners. 2/3 of the other half is chairman's and engineering inspiration award winners. Even if they didn't win a regional, 5/6 of the teams there will have it together.

This is probably obvious to those who have gone. For those of us that haven't: Buckle up. This, I'm suspecting, is going to be a particularly exciting year.

[Rafi Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Astronouth7303

We have Beatty, BOB, and Chief Delphi. 3 robots that can grab and have ramps. Plus they've done well at their regionals, IIRC. Put big stars next to these teams.

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Don't forget the poofs. They have their ramps on and did pretty well at all their regionals.

[pakratt1991]

Go ramping!
It's worked at 2 regionals so far :-)
I think it looks like an awesome Devision

[Goober!!!]

Looks like a whole bunch of ramps/lifts are in this division its going to be tuff!!!

[Ryan Dognaux]

Teams to watch: Element, Rush, The Chief, Hammond, BOB, R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S., GUNN, Pink, Poofs, Dragons, Martians, Digital Goats, THRUST, and how can I forget - Precision Guessworks. We've had some trouble at our regionals, looking to put that behind us and make this the real deal. Watch out for us, our ramps will be working and our drive will be pushing thanks to an easy wheel switch out.

[Masterfork]

i am so exicited i just hope we are done with the radio problems cus that has hurt us at both ucf and vegas in finals but gooluck and see u next week and watch out pink is coming lol see ya can't wait to play with you all and agianst

[bhweezer]

Don't forget to keep your eyes out for 364 .. I may be a little biased, but being finalists at two regionals this season is pretty dang good.

[Josh Murphy]

This looks like it is going to be a fun division to play in. I can't wait until next week, but see everyone there.

[JackN]

All I have to say is 71, 494, and 435.

Looks like a tough division though. The number of great hangers/hybrids is better than the number of good ramps. The teams that are there are all very good. I already have started my pick list.

If anyone in Archimedes wants to collaborate with team 494 on scouting we would love to introduce you to our system. Please PM me if you want more details.

[Swampdude]

This will be 179's 3rd year in a row in Archimedes. Each year we lose to 217 in the finals. Thank God they're in Galileo.... Last year we beat them the first match, but they got us twice after that, then went on to win the whole thing...
Check out my regional performance ranking sheet, to get a feel for how the teams in Archi did at their regionals during seeding.

Regional	Regional
Winners		Finalists
293		364
100		179
1516		302
997		386
494		1533
832		
175		
254		
935		
1912		
1216		
354		
1824		
1127		
342		
1302		
555		
125		
1713		
1997		
2274		
1458		
462		
829		
1013		
1745

I don't think its safe to assume the Veteran teams are going to do well. There will only be 6-7 seeding matches most likely. Therefore anybody can make it in the top 8. There are a lot of strong high number teams in this division, they have the advantage with the match algorithm pairings. Therefore they will most likely be putting together the alliance that goes to Einstien. Scouting will be at a premium. Its hard to judge 86 teams in just 6 matches. Better do your homework people!

[Sgraff_SRHS06]

Watch out for the Technowarriors (768) and Spike (293)! Those robots look really good and may cause a few upsets here and there.

[b-rant]

wow it feels good to be in section "B" we finally get to play with all the old school guys during qualifiers hehe

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Wow, could Archimedes be last year's Newton?

As said before, there seem to be a lot of hybrids. That should make for some interesting game-play; perhaps more scoring and less bashing...

Team 100, will likely have a fully functional Auto mode by Champs. We’ve got both our gyro and camera working - just need to put them together.

We've also improved our drive-train enormously - it should turn smoother with less bouncing.

Looks like the whole Davis/Sac alliance is on Archimedes -1458,997,100


Are we the only team in this division with a "roller" style manipulator?

[Robo_Coyote]

A lot of robots from Davis/Sac, Really excited to be in this division We got our robot consistently scoring 3-4 tubes a game we fought hard against 100/997 alliance just didn't get enough offence oh well at least we lost to the winners. Maybe a return of the cotton candy alliance? 233/1323. All teams just remember to ask what can blue to for you?

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

Are we the only team in this division with a "roller" style manipulator?

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