2009-'10 EDITION: Second-Year Teams to Watch Out For

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Enigma's puzzle

On to true on the field accomplishments, they were regional finalists at Kettering and were selected in the Newton division as a rookie team.

Alliance captain, not selected.

Interestingly enough, 2771 invited 2970 to become a part of their alliance. Had 2970 not declined, there could have been a double rookie alliance in Newton. (also had 2970 not declined 1714 would be an alliance captain grumble grumble)

[Akash Rastogi]

Wow Chris I actually totally forgot to mention how strong of a team 2791 is. Their mentor base comes from 1726's lineage and they are a partner of 842's as well. This team has roots in Arizona and their NY attitude and RPI backing will surprise folks when they compete at WPI and CT regionals.

(Plus I'm rooting for them because I might be mentoring next year )

[Chris is me]

Thanks Akash :3

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

I would watch out for 2741. They had a very well built robot last year and I'm pretty sure they made some midseason changes to become a dumper. Very impressive for a rookie.

I also think they won the Rookie All-Star at Midwest and an award in Atlanta. (I cannot confirm this as frclinks takes me to 2743's page instead). So, I think they are a team that 'gets it'.

They won RAS at Midwest, Rookie Inspiration at Championship. Converted to a dumper at 10,000 Lakes, #2 selection, #3 seed, barely upset in the semifinals.

...I remember things too well.

[Bob Steele]

Originally Posted by teampronto

Team ____ took 1st in the seeding rounds at the Seattle Regional. Watch out guys!

Edit: nevermind. it is frowned upon.

Ok we will say it for you.... Team 3070 Highest Rookie Seed and #1 Qualifier
That's saying something too we had 25 rookie teams in Seattle last year.

by the way
thanks for picking us #1 for your alliance!!
See you in Portland and Seattle

[LWakefield]

2771

[EricH]

I haven't seen 2753 mentioned yet. When you captain a regional win at New Jersey in your rookie year, beating out 25, and then go on to the eliminations at your nest 2 events... They were the first rookie on Einstein in I don't know how long (if ever). 'Nuff said.

2775 should be dangerous again as well.

[thefro526]

Originally Posted by EricH

I haven't seen 2753 mentioned yet. When you captain a regional win at New Jersey in your rookie year, beating out 25, and then go on to the eliminations at your nest 2 events... They were the first rookie on Einstein in I don't know how long (if ever). 'Nuff said.

2753 was mentioned in the original post, but I agree with everything you said.

They come from a long line of successful machines (Some people forget that they won 4 or 5 FTC events in the season before they moved to FRC) and they're a class act both on and off the field. In all the time I saw and hung out with them, I felt as if I were on the Rookie team and they were the Veteran.

[wilmo]

3010 from Centerburg OH, nice and clean robot, would never guess they were a rookie if it wasn't for the team number

They almost swept Cleveland (Rookie All Star, Highest Seeded Rookie, Finalist)

[#2970-tim]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

I'm pretty sure that last year they broke from 1652 so I wouldn't be surprised if the remaining members went back to Robot Mafia, 1652, who has quietly built very solid robots the the last two years.

This is true, we had Eight team members seven which have graduated. The remaining person will be on team 1652.