Top 5 teams for your state over the last 4 years

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by hutchMN

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

Thanks for the shoutout, but don't forget your own team.. you guys did beat us last year at 10,000 lakes

[Boltman]

California...Top 11 derived from 2013 votes seems "pretty legit" (pretty sure top 5 last 4 are in that list below) . We face SIX!!! of them in next two weeks .... (in no particular order this list) and have played against 6 of this list last year too. I can vouch from up close these teams are great.

Team 254 – Cheesy Poofs
Team 1717 – D'Penguineers
Team 971 – Spartan Robotics
Team 330 – Beach Bots
Team 1538 – Holy Cows
Team 1678 – Citrus Circuits
Team 973 – The Greybots
Team 1662 – Raptor Force Engineering
Team 399 – Eagle Robotics
Team 1323 – MadTown Robotics
Team 3476...Code Orange

[Chris Endres]

Originally Posted by Boltman

Team 1717 – D'Penguineers

[yomega55]

Originally Posted by Chris Endres

hrtz evry tym

[tickspe15]

Originally Posted by Boltman

California...Top 10 from 2013 seems "pretty legit" (pretty sure top 5 last 4 are in that list below) . We face SIX!!! of them in next two weeks .... (in no particular order this list) and have played against 6 of this list last year too. I can vouch from up close these teams are great.

Team 254 – Cheesy Poofs
Team 1717 – D'Penguineers
Team 971 – Spartan Robotics
Team 330 – Beach Bots
Team 1538 – Holy Cows
Team 1678 – Citrus Circuits
Team 973 – The Greybots
Team 1662 – Raptor Force Engineering
Team 399 – Eagle Robotics
Team 1323 – MadTown Robotics

3476 has had a good few years too

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by tickspe15

3476 has had a good few years too

I remember 3476 code orange from 2013 in the Newton division and they've been doing super well ever since they won Newton that year. Definitely does deserve to be top 10 in California.

[Boltman]

Originally Posted by tickspe15

3476 has had a good few years too

Agree I'll add them they are awesome, worthy of that list.

[CTbiker105]

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.

2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.

3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.

4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.

5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Originally Posted by CTbiker105

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.

2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.

3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.

4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.

5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.

No need to leave out your own team. 195 deserves to be on top of any Connecticut list.

[anishde]

Originally Posted by Jay O'Donnell

No need to leave out your own team. 195 deserves to be on top of any Connecticut list.

Agreed. With robots like theirs, it'd be hard to push them out of the top five.

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

Agreed It is much easier to win NYC or SBPLI then TVR or FLR. I personally want to try to get up to TVR this year to get a better sense of NY's entire FRC community.

I wouldn't say that it's easier, considering that upstate teams rarely interact with Hudson Valley and NYC teams, but it's certainly a different playing field. Remember, TVR is usually just over HALF the size of NYC or SBPLI, making the technical chances much greater.

[Giantwalker]

Originally Posted by CTbiker105

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.

I am pretty sure your list is missing another member from that NECMP alliance, who for the past five years has done pretty well for themselves.

Edit: looks like O'Donnell beat me to it...

[Billfred]

Since South Carolina has played its only official event of 2016 featuring all but three teams (281, 1293, and 1319 are playing elsewhere), I'm defining four years as 2013-2016.

1) 4451, undisputed. Palmetto, Orlando, and Newton RAS in 2013, went back-to-back winning Palmetto in 2015 and 2016 (only three teams have), Palmetto EI in 2016, Palmetto WFFA in 2014, SCRIW in 2015, Orlando finalist in 2013 and 2015, and that's just the tip of the iceberg about those guys.
2) 343. They had a dry spell after a heap of silver from 2010-2012, but in 2014 they started being contenders again, winning SCRIW and parlaying that into winning the final Peachtree Regional and getting silver again in their subdivision at Championship. They just got silver again at Palmetto yesterday, and they should be a threat in Huntsville.
3) 1319. Won Georgia Southern Classic last year, six UL Industrial Safety awards in three years (they haven't played yet this year), and several other judged awards.

I'd say there are three teams that have a legitimate claim to the last two spots, but which two depends on the lens through which you view them:
* 3490. Two-time SCRIW champions (2013 and 2014), Palmetto 2014 finalists, regularly in the conversation.
* 4073. Palmetto 2015 winner, 2016 quarterfinalist, two technical awards.
* 4901. Orlando 2014 winner (probably a higher-quality win than 4073's, given the game and the bracket), Palmetto 2016 Dean's List Finalist.

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

Canada, Qc

1-3990
2-3360
3-3996
4-3386
5-3387

[dewarko]

Originally Posted by MaGiC_PiKaChU

Canada, Qc

1-3990
2-3360
3-3996
4-3386
5-3387

I would say that 3996 should be fifth. Even though 3996 had a VERY strong year in 2015, they're 2014, 2013 and 2012 seasons weren't quite as strong. I just saw they're (3996) reveal for this season and I am certain that the are headed for another great season!

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

Originally Posted by dewarko

I would say that 3996 should be fifth. Even though 3996 had a VERY strong year in 2015, they're 2014, 2013 and 2012 seasons weren't quite as strong. I just saw they're (3996) reveal for this season and I am certain that the are headed for another great season!

i put 3996 3rd because of their 2016 robot, and mostly because they were the first Qc team to make it to Einstein, let alone semi finals