State Rankings...Lets do it ourselves.

[johnr]

Speaking of three,how many teams got a third district this year?

[Basel A]

Originally Posted by johnr

Speaking of three,how many teams got a third district this year?

None, actually. Due to the increase of teams (there's 140 this year [increase of 12], I believe) no teams got to go to 3 districts. There were actually a couple with 41 teams, as opposed to the usual 40. Next year we might have to see an 8th district competition?

[Ryan Caldwell]

I have yet to see a District with 40 teams due to teams not showing up.

I think its great we're growing fast, but how many of our rookie teams are sustainable. The ones that don't even show up, i have a sneeking suspision they wont be back next year. (Economy rant)

[Basel A]

There's only one team that hasn't passed inspection at any district, and they are scheduled to be at another competition. Some teams may have arrived late, or similar problems, but as an overall, 134 Michigan FRC teams have competed this season, which is, in fact, more than last year. Of course it's harder to be sustainable this year than last (With the Chrysler Foundation cutting a lot of funding, etc., etc.), but the fact is, each year, more teams are competing.

Every year, the growth in teams is about double the loss of teams (http://team358.org/files/frc_records...Lost_Teams.jpg)

[Craig Roys]

Originally Posted by Ryan Caldwell

I have yet to see a District with 40 teams due to teams not showing up.

I think its great we're growing fast, but how many of our rookie teams are sustainable. The ones that don't even show up, i have a sneeking suspision they wont be back next year. (Economy rant)

West MI had 40 teams.

Isn't 42 the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything?

-So long and thanks for all the fish [somewhat obscure reference]

[ExTexan]

Isn't 42 the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything?

-So long and thanks for all the fish [somewhat obscure reference]

No actually 42 is only a domino game played primarily in Texas but people often confuse it with the Universal Answer.

But you can't just leave us hanging with "the fish"???? I did celebrate March 14th.

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by ExTexan

No actually 42 is only a domino game played primarily in Texas but people often confuse it with the Universal Answer.

But you can't just leave us hanging with "the fish"???? I did celebrate March 14th.

Google it. It's related to 42.

See you in an hour.

[ExTexan]

Google it. It's related to 42.

See you in an hour.

Well, I refereed the last 2 days beside you, had not seen your post and just googled it.....agreed, it is somewhat obscure! But now I know!

[IKE]

Final rankings are up. Congratulations to everyone for a great season. Make sure if you are in the top 1/2 and want to go to States you register by Monday at Noon!

http://www.firstinmichigan.org/stati...esults_Overall

[ProgrammerJoe]

So, clarification. There are 68 teams going to states? Or is half a generalization?

[Basel A]

Originally Posted by ProgrammerJoe

So, clarification. There are 68 teams going to states? Or is half a generalization?

Almost completely sure that was generalized. There's definitely only 64. (Though teams down to 75 could get a chance with how many teams can actually afford to go; We got in from 71 last year)