Scouting: Diamond in the Rough

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Adam Freeman

Ahh, the days before the serpentine draft. 503 was #4 on our alliance selection list.

I believe 330 was the 2nd seed, selected 67 with the 2nd pick....then 7 other teams were selected before 503 was selected by our alliance.

I remember marking off the teams, hoping that 503 would be there for us. When they were, I signaled to our student on the field, she discussed with 330's student (I am sure 330 was thinking the same thing) and the pick was made.

We asked 503 to protect the back row, while 67 handled the right side, and 330 handled the left side. The strategy worked incredibly well and it 503's performance was well beyond what was expected of them.

If the matches were available to watch, 503's performance was on par with both 67 and 330. No way they should have been available for our alliance to select them.

Memory correct. And I am looking for some of the Einstein matches from that year, if I can find them...