2010 FLORIDA REGIONAL

[Adam Richards]

I've been threatening to show up to one of these at the new arena for a while. I'll put my self down as a firm maybe this year.

[techtiger1]

1251 will be there enough said, welcome all the out of state teams and Hi to our old friends within the state it will be a good one as usual.

-Drew

[John G]

442is going to be there. We're looking to have a break out year this year. Looking forward to the competition.

[ATannahill]

The countdown is telling me there are less than 100 days until the Florida Regional. I find this great news, the only downside is our team seems to be lacking a robot.

[Josh Drake]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

The countdown is telling me there are less than 100 days until the Florida Regional. I find this great news, the only downside is our team seems to be lacking a robot.

We seem to have the same problem, but packing will be easier

[JohnFogarty]

absoulutly ridiculous XD they are rushing us judt like FTC we had 4-5 weeks for this year when we had 5 months last year. And yes lacking a robot haha most definitly a problem.

[vic burg]

Um.... only 49 days untilt he regional!? When did that happen!?!?!?!

[gorrilla]

Ahh, its going to be insane this year.....

This now may be one of the hardest regionals in FIRST.

On a side note.....anyone want to trade shirts?

[goodsky]

I'm always up for shirt trading! See me at our pit! Also...

Bacon is pumped to see all our old friends again along with anyone we haven't befriended yet at Florida!!!
Personally I'm looking forward to another exciting and LOUD robotics event!

OINK OINK BOOM!!!

The first cheer of many to come!

[Andrew Remmers]

I agree with Skyler Florida is going to be Epic this year can't wait to see everyone again

OINK OINK BOOM!

[vic burg]

22 days left!!!!!! OMG!

[Josh Drake]

Originally Posted by gorrilla

Ahh, its going to be insane this year.....

This now may be one of the hardest regionals in FIRST.

That's the main reason for going the distance, compete with the best!
I can't wait to see that 118 machine up close, looks epic

[Andrew386]

I for one am stoked about Florida. This regional has always been one of my favorites, and I'm sure this year will be no exception. From the pictures and videos floating around I think it's pretty clear we're going to see some of the best bots yet in the UCF arena this weekend.

I'm also excited about the opportunity to play with my old team, Metal-in-Motion. From what I've seen, you guys are looking solid!

As far as I'm aware, 386 has not yet decided how we'll handle the scoring situation. Personally (my opinion being my own and not at all the team's), I can see how people get upset about 6v0 and 3v0 situations purely for the 'feeling' of it. As of now, I'm more a fan of the 'neither team plays defense, but otherwise a normal competitive match' strategy. No matter how you slice it, it's always nicer to be in that top 8 on Saturday and perhaps using the scoring to your advantage is the best way to get there. No matter what, good communication within and among teams will be key. We'll see how things go, and my team as a whole will have the final say on how we play the game.

[Josh Drake]

I asked your dad if he wanted to coach so you two could be down there together. He declined.
A crazy year to strategize to say the least.

[Warren Boudreau]

As Eric has said, we've been thinking about this for a long time and George and I still don't completely agree on a philosophy.

In my opinion, if I am going into a match against three offensive machines (Krunch, Pink, and Swampthing spring to mind) and I have two BLTs and SPAM, I am going to try my best to convince my alliance mates that it is in our best interest to help the opposing alliance score as many points as possible while making sure that nothing goes into our goals. I would much rather lose 20-0 than 15-5. However, this would have to be a consensus agreement.

If an opposing alliance came to me with a reciprical request, we all score in my goals and nothing in their's, I would honor the gentleman's agreement and not try to score in their goals.

If it looks like it will be a close match, then I would prefer to play a tough match straight up.