2009 SAC Regional

[Sam N.]

1351 will be attending this year again. Hopefully this time we'll have a working drive train. SVR taught us a lot about really long chain runs.

On a more personal note, I just got into UC Davis! I wonder if they're offering campus tours to FIRSTers.

[Given To Fly]

Originally Posted by Dowjonesbotics

I don't get it, what's so special? Pinning is fairly easy in this game....it doesn't take much skill. You did stay on them for a while, so I guess that's good?

Well....if you have seen any video footage of the events, you will know that each alliance will need at least one bot that can indeed pin a high scoring bot. If you'd like, we can practice against your bot on Thursday and show you how frustrating it is to be pinned, just ask teams 1717, 399, and 1388. When you're in the cluster in the middle, there are those who seek the outside, but look out for those pinning bots!

"Who is the FEMBOTS? " Man....if you haven't heard of the Fembots by now, you will once you play against them! The Fembots RULE! All girl team who kick butt! You must respect the Fembots!!!

See you at Davis, let us know if you want to practice on Thursday!
C-ya

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Everyone ready for the smack-down in sac-town?

Luna beast will be there.

I warn you, she suffers indigestion... She's been known to barf all over nearby trailers

Originally Posted by Given To Fly

"Who is the FEMBOTS?" Man....if you haven't heard the Fembots by now, you will once you play against them! The Fembots RULE! All girl team who kick butt! You must respect the Fembots!!!

Who do you think would win in a screaming match?

a) The Fembots
b) Gatorbotics
c) Space Cookies

I think it would come down to a draw between the Fembots and Space Cookies Perhaps we can instigate some type of cheer-off this year...

[115inventorsam]

Originally Posted by bhsrobotics1671

Watch out davis!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLbKpV5QAH8

Well we should all know by now that pinning is a huge factor in this game, and that good scoring bots should be on the lookout for pinning robots. That's part of the reason why we were knocked out in the quarterfinals at SVR(1868 is good at pinning too!), so this doesn't really impress me.

That said, we're really looking forward to coming up to Davis next week. We feel that we can still do a lot better even though El Toro XII already put on a solid performance at SVR.

[Given To Fly]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

Who do you think would win in a screaming match?

a) The Fembots
b) Gatorbotics
c) Space Cookies

I think it would come down to a draw between the Fembots and Space Cookies Perhaps we can instigate some type of cheer-off this year...

My vote?.....I'd say the Fembots! If they get going, look OUT!!!

I look forward to seeing the "Luna Beast" Perhaps...we should get out the Pepto, sneak onto the field and give ol' Luna Beast a few tablespoons! But...if you're on our alliance, then yeah...go ahead and vomit!!!

[Given To Fly]

Originally Posted by 115inventorsam

Well we should all know by now that pinning is a huge factor in this game, and that good scoring bots should be on the lookout for pinning robots. That's part of the reason why we were knocked out in the quarterfinals at SVR(1868 is good at pinning too!), so this doesn't really impress me.

Yeah...not impressive. But as you know effective. I'm not going to toot 1671's horn as well we don't have a horn, but...we certainly will go out and run all over the field looking for robots to dance in circles with.
We just want to have some fun out there, meet you all and hang out. If your team needs anything be sure to swing by and ask, our team is certainly willing to help all and everyone if needed.
C-ya there at Davis!!!

[R.C.]

Davis should be rocking this year since 100 is returning and 1717 is joining the regional. Also does anyone know who is MCing?

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

Also does anyone know who is MCing?

We asked Marc Leon at SVR. He said it would not be Blair...

He mumbled something about somebody new, being trained.

There's always Ken! He's a pretty good announcer!

I wanted Theiss to do it, but I'm not sure he has the time.

[Andy L]

Mark is not MCing and neither is Blair.

I'm pretty sure they're still working on it

[Cory]

Last I heard Ken Leung was going to be a MC trainee at Davis, if not the sole MC.

[Max Garber]

Team 1717 is looking forward to Davis and meeting all the teams there.

[Akash Rastogi]

If 1717 and 100 pair up, nobody has a chance.

jk jk, you all have a shot at it. I'm rooting for 1323 and 1671...Maybe 1717 or 100 can join up with the new and improved 1323 this time. Hehehe. ^_^

Is there a webcast?

[Blue_Mist]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

Who do you think would win in a screaming match?

a) The Fembots
b) Gatorbotics
c) Space Cookies

I think it would come down to a draw between the Fembots and Space Cookies Perhaps we can instigate some type of cheer-off this year...

I have to say, while scouting I stood for a while right in front of some members of Gatorbotics. My ears have still not entirely recovered... I know and love both the Fembots and the Space Cookies though. I look forward to getting to know Gatorbotics better at Davis, and everyone else! So many teams to scout, so little time, so little sleep... so many awesome teams and robots!

[bhsrobotics1671]

Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi

If 1717 and 100 pair up, nobody has a chance.

jk jk, you all have a shot at it. I'm rooting for 1323 and 1671...Maybe 1717 or 100 can join up with the new and improved 1323 this time. Hehehe. ^_^

Is there a webcast?

i was looking earlier at the webcasts links and couldnt find anything for davis.

if anyone finds anything let me know...

I am working on getting vids up of the elim. matches with 1671, 1388, and 399.

[love4hellokitty]

Originally Posted by Sam N.

1351 will be attending this year again. Hopefully this time we'll have a working drive train. SVR taught us a lot about really long chain runs.

On a more personal note, I just got into UC Davis! I wonder if they're offering campus tours to FIRSTers.

Congrats Sam!

look forward to seeing 1351 in action...