Most Exciting Final?

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by 1075guy

2056 I will take as definitely viable, after their impressive showing last year winning 2 regionals and IRI, ... though we haven't yet seen their offering ......

Muahahahahhaaaaaaa.....

Isn't 378 going to GTR this year? Look out for the Circuit Stompers.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Muahahahahhaaaaaaa.....

Isn't 378 going to GTR this year? Look out for the Circuit Stompers.

And the very underrated and under-appreciated Warlocks. 1507 was the number one seed in a very tough FLR.

[JohnnyRobodox]

I vote San Diego as well- both teams had some really nice bots..
(Beach bots vs. RAWC...two amazing robots)

[Jeff K.]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRobodox

I vote San Diego as well- both teams had some really nice bots..
(Beach bots vs. RAWC...two amazing robots)

It was very similar to LA in 2006, Beachbots on the #1 seed with an undefeated team, and RAWC as #2 seed facing only one loss, and then the #2 seed upsets the #1 seed.
And then also SD last year, the 1717 and 294 were finalists to 330. This year, it was opposite.

But the alliances of 987 and 968 were quite epic to say the least.

[Drwurm]

As Powercoach(not to be confused with robocoach) for 294, I might be a bit biased, but that was one of the most exciting elims i've ever seen. Our drivers played amazing defense in the final match, blocking a 987 ball place, and thus securing the win. To be honest, I didnt see 1717 or 968 hurdling, because my eyes were glued to our bot, but from what i've heard they were pretty good too ;D.

Hopefully videos will surface and I can watch the matches from a better angle.

[Dancin103]

This year, Philly was pretty exciting. The finals were 103, 272, 809 (834), VS. 341, 365, 84. I recall the one match score was 114-116. and the 3rd match of the finals was that way too. I was so exciting.

[cziggy343]

the entire eliminations at palmetto were really exciting! one of the quarterfinals went five matches long! one was a tie, and one was a replay after a scoring error. the finals included two ties and no double digit wins. none of the series' wen only two matches. all of them went at least three matches.

so yeah. palmetto was exciting

[hipsterjr]

Originally Posted by cziggy343

the entire eliminations at palmetto were really exciting! one of the quarterfinals went five matches long! one was a tie, and one was a replay after a scoring error. the finals included two ties and no double digit wins. none of the series' wen only two matches. all of them went at least three matches.

so yeah. palmetto was exciting

One of the final ties we only had two bots and the last match we had no functioning hurdlers! very intense on both sides.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRobodox

(Beach bots vs. RAWC...two amazing robots)

Originally Posted by Jeff K.

But the alliances of 330 and 968 were quite epic to say the least.

I think we're forgetting that it was 987's alliance, not 330's.

It was my opinion that 987 was by far the best robot at the event after the qualification matches.

I don't mean to take anything away from 330, who also had an awesome bot, but 987 deserves a whole lot of credit for going undefeated. They had to play some tough teams to get there.

987 has established themselves as being one of the top teams on the west coast (and nationally, last year) year in, year out. They are a great bunch of people, and a pleasure to compete with.

[PrincessJae]

as a rookie this year i was definately impressed by 987 and didn't know they were world champions last year. Through they were an amazing team, i think most of the teams at san diego seemed to side with 1717 and RAWC. either way, it was very exciting!

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by PrincessJae

as a rookie this year i was definately impressed by 987 and didn't know they were world champions last year. Through they were an amazing team, i think most of the teams at san diego seemed to side with 1717 and RAWC. either way, it was very exciting!

That's probably because 294 and 1717 were in finals last year, and 968 was well known there as well. the other alliance only had only one high profile team most SD teams know of (330); although, they really should've known of 987.... Both are amazing teams. I'm guessing it was just 3 familiar teams (maybe 2 1/2, 294 was in finals last year, but not very noticeable) vs 1.

[rsilverstein]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

That's probably because 294 and 17171 were in finals last year, and 968 was well known there as well. the other alliance only had only one high profile team most SD teams know of (330); although, they really should've known of 987.... Both are amazing teams. I'm guessing it was just 3 familiar teams (maybe 2 1/2, 294 was in finals last year, but not very noticeable) vs 1.

You have no idea how good it feels to be on the other side of that win too. The 2007 San Diego finals was epic as well--going down to the last second in the final match and 330 took away a great win, but the opposite just happened this year.
I can't wait until Los Angeles to see what it has in store.

I guess this just goes to show how competitive the west coast is.

[EricH]

The SD finals had not one, not two, but three former/defending world champions. 294 (2001) faced off against 987 (2007) and 330 (2005, and the only one to have been on Einstein twice). Also, 968 was a world finalist in 2006. I hear the matches were intense, to say the least. Haven't seen them yet, though.

[erikab]

Originally Posted by PrincessJae

i think most of the teams at san diego seemed to side with 1717 and RAWC. either way, it was very exciting!

As a member of Team 1717, I know that our alliance really appreciated all of the support we received from other teams. It was a great joy to be able to be a part of such an energized and vivacious crowd, all cheering us on. Thanks again to all of the teams that came down and celebrated with us.

Best of luck to all teams for the rest of the season. We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles and Atlanta!

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Nothing will compare with the finals matches at Midwest. There you had Wildstang on one alliance (111, 1243, 1504) facing a 2nd year team from Chicago with my son and Raul's son mentoring on the other alliance (1024, 1114, 2041). The tension was excruciating. Who do you cheer for??!? Which side of the field to stand on? Who are you going to celebrate with? Which alliance are you going to watch? How many matches will it take to decide?? Well it only took two, the son's alliance won. That alliance really was a great collection of robots and drivers. Now they qualify for the Championship in Atlanta and just need to raise the money.