Soooo just some thoughts

[Bharat Nain]

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

A few years back, our team was not selected for eliminations.
But, two teams who were not attending the regional were selected.
And one team who didn't even exist was selected.

Intelligent scouting is important. Please, for the sake of the other teams at your events, put a little effort in. If you happen to seed in the top 8, a good collection of scouting data will not only help you to win, but also let the best teams out there show their stuff. It doesn't have to be stats, but at least know the teams.

This is very true. Also, if you get picked first round and your alliance partner does not have a clue on who to pick second, then your scouting data could come in mighty handy. This happen to us in 2003 and we were National Finalist. Besides, if you don't scout, how do you intend to beat your opponents? Luck can only go so far.