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Re: [OCCRA]: Championships

As Team Captain of 245, I would like to apologize for Matt's unfounded comments. As Gary said two posts up, this indeed does reflect very poorly on our team, and it is unfortunate that I have been away from my computer all week and not caught this sooner.

I would like to begin by making it clear that those thoughts are by no means the opinions of our team; my sister was a founding member of 469, and I drilled more that my fair share of holes in bananas. We respect the IA as fierce competitors, and, honestly, their practice of never giving up on their robots, of always improving, is what inspired us to rip off our basket and add an arm, even if there was only time to use it for championships. Quite honestly, if it were not for the IA's inspirational spirit of never giving up on improving their robots, we probably would not have won.

That aside, I will speak with Matt on Monday when we are back at school. He does not have the best track record with electronic communication, as the principal of Stoney Creek (where we're trying, but failing, to start a team) can probably attest to. I appreciate the careful and measured words of advice given by everyone here, as well as your understanding with Matt as a new member of the CD community.

Again, apologies. As a team, the Adambots have nothing but respect and admiration for the IA, you guys are a great team and turn out great robots. We look forward to competing with you next year at West Michigan (if you ever pay).

Re: [OCCRA]: Championships

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Originally Posted by MattLi

Were you guys with the IA? If you were then I wouldn't question why you think the way you do. The IA are not very good losers. They've got this whole thing where their team members are not satisfied with anything but first place. No offence to anyone on their team or anything but I just think that is completely against the spirit of OCCRA. True the championships are intense but it should never go as far as the IA takes it. Not everyone on their team is like that though. Its just a select few people that ruin the fun for everyone.

If you weren't with the IA all I have to say is get used to it. I know it sounds harsh but FIRST is even worse. Wow I'm doing good with rhymes today. The competition is very intense at FIRST because everyone always wants see their work pay off at a competition. However, the competition should never get so fierce that one abandons the policy of gracious professionalism. But try to adjust to this competition. Competition is only more fierce from here on out.

Best of luck to you guys in your first year.

Hi:

I'm sorry if we did anything to offend you, but I'm on 469 and I really didn't see what you were talking about. Sure we were disappointed that we didn't win, but I feel like you took this to an extreme. Our team was happy with what we did and with our season.

And yes. Many people on our team know what FIRST is like.

I'm sorry you feel that way about us and if we did anything to personally offend you, please take it up with our team, not on a public forum.

Re: [OCCRA]: Championships

I, as another team captain of 245, would like to extend my olive branch. I was proud to beat IA; I really can't lie about that. However, the feelings I have for IA have never extended beyond perhaps a friendly rivalry, especially considering that I have at least one friend on 469. Regardless, at some point, this topic is going to get old and this will all blow over. At least I hope so.