Who's gonna win 2007 IRI invitational

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by EricH

I'm going to say that one or both will be finalists, but no higher. For evidence: IRI 2005 (330) and 2006 (217). Now, I realize that that's old data and can change, I'm just saying that it probably won't.

Go back a year more, to 2004, when 71 won both the IRI and Championship title. Three (or more) straight years of a champion getting a medal, two of it being silver.

[Kit Gerhart]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Go back a year more, to 2004, when 71 won both the IRI and Championship title. Three (or more) straight years of a champion getting a medal, two of it being silver.

There seem to be a lot of cases of Championship winning teams being runners-up at IRI. That was the case with 71 in the "balance the teeter totter" year. Also 330 was finalist in the '05 IRI against us (233) and 217 was finalist at the '06 IRI with us.

[Chris Fultz]

I am posting my selection for the winning alliance (all 4 teams) below.
Just for fun, I am also including the Final Match Score.

It is in magic "appearing type" that will not be visible to most CD viewers until 6 AM July 22.

Alliance Lead:
Team 2:
Team 3:
Team 4:

Final Match Score:

[David Kelly]

I don't know about you guys but I see a lot of blue there, Chris...

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

It is in magic "appearing type" that will not be visible to most CD viewers until 6 AM July 22.

What time zone?

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Originally Posted by GaryV1188

What time zone?

Chris Fultz time zone... holidays (including IRI) are year round.

[Tim Delles]

So i finally decided to look at the dreadful list of competitors that are going to IRI. I compiled a list of the top 15 (in my opinion) teams that are going.

71 - Never bet against beatty. With there lose on Einstien this year its hard to think that they don't want more.
330 - The best robot at the Championship. There drive team knows exactly what to do and when they need to do it.
1114 - Do i need to say anything about these guys?
148 - As many people have said, i will say again. This team is the best team not to win a regional this year (they should have 2 regional golds)
190 - Can't deny that these guys are good. They are world champions. Those monsterous looking dual ramps and that arm are a nice little combo
1902 - This team doesn't look like a 2nd year team. Every match they come out and know what they are going to do (does it help there coach has been on Einstien a few times)
254 - If there is a team that i would ever bet for against beatty it would be the poofs. There robot is engineered perfectly, and there drivers know how to use it.
233 - World Champion Finalists. hmmm, great auto, great robot, great drivers. going to be yet another great showing.
67 - always a solid robot as they showed at the championship. watch for some good improvements.
234 - one of very few multi-regional champions this year. They came up short at the Championship. I'd like to see these guys go pretty far.
177 - The other World Champion that is at the event. You can't deny that these guys earned there spot at the championship, and what better to go with a championship and an IRI win.
48 - Great robot, and great drivers. they are going to be in the top of the big dogs.
1251 - This team can score. I'd watch for them to put up 4 or 5 a match (keeping up with the rest of these guys)
45 - hmmmm... scoring, scoring, scoring... thats all this team knows how to do.
2056 - this team is a rookie? They are 2 for 2 at regionals this year, and had a pretty good showing at the Championship for a rookie team. This team could just be that dark horse everyone is talking about.


So this is just my list of the top teams in my opinion. If all of these teams don't make the elimination rounds im going to be shocked.

But then again it is IRI so who knows whats going to happen.

***Thanks Sean for pointing out my mistake***

[Lil' Lavery]

Interesting how Tim has 254 ranked 7th, but 968 doesn't even appear on his list.
And I think he may have 1577 and 1574 mistaken. 1577 didn't cross any oceans this year, 1574 won Israel and competed in Atlanta (2nd seed on Newton).

[Jim E]

My money rides on 233. I've seen this team rise from 50th at FL regional to a finalist on Einstien. They will surprise you, and conquer you. Their scouting is top-notch.
I only wish 1523 was selected to compete. After looking at the team list though , I understand why. Are volunteer positions still open? It would be great to experience that Hoosier hospitality again from my youth within FIRST.

[Joel J]

Originally Posted by Jim E

My money rides on 233. I've seen this team rise from 50th at FL regional to a finalist on Einstien. They will surprise you, and conquer you. Their scouting is top-notch.
I only wish 1523 was selected to compete. After looking at the team list though , I understand why. Are volunteer positions still open? It would be great to experience that Hoosier hospitality again from my youth within FIRST.

I agree. Especially if they end up with 254, which is something I've been waiting two competitions to see.

My favorites:

254/968
330
1114
233
148
1251

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by Jim E

Are volunteer positions still open? It would be great to experience that Hoosier hospitality again from my youth within FIRST.

absolutely - send an email through the website.

[David55]

I hope this dosen't sound arrogant, but we (team 1577) wouldn't be making the long trip if we didn't truly believe that we can compete against (and beat) the amazing teams that are coming to IRI. I don't know if any of you actually saw our robot in action (there are a few videos on youtube), so this gives us the element of surprise .

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by David55

I hope this dosen't sound arrogant, but we (team 1577) wouldn't be making the long trip if we didn't truly believe that we can compete against (and beat) the amazing teams that are coming to IRI.

YES!!!!! I love this attitude!!!! You just won yourselves a new fan (as long as you're not against us). If you doubt my excitement, just look at the inordinate amount of exclamation marks I just realized I've been using.

[D.Bear]

Personally, I believe that team 829-the Digital Goats, will be on the winning alliance.

[efoote868]

Wow, i'm kinda surprised to see 868 not in anyone's top lists... i'm almost willing to bet that we'll be seeded somewhere between 5-8, unless of course we use a freshmen/soph driveteam instead of our regulars. Even then, our robot has a pretty low learning curve.

Well, I'll enjoy flying in low under the radar, means we won't be defended as much (well, maybe our first 2 matches).
Anyhow, I think I'll be able to convince the mentors that our auton code will work, besides, the 15 point bonus will make it worth it.