Thread: Interesting rule calls from the Detroit District
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Re: Interesting rule calls from the Detroit District
All,

Let me set the record straight about the 469 minibot. First of all, it was awesome to see it work, but I immediately saw that it was a violation within the rules. Other "friends of 469" saw it too. We brought it to their attention.

The ghostly white look on their faces told the story ... they didn't even think about that they were causing upward momentum.

They didn't argue. they simply removed the device and never used it again. How many of you would have done the same thing? I know this team. They are of the highest integrity and more any team I have seen in FIRST in recent years. If you question that then you just don't know them at all.

In any case, the students and mentors should be proud of their actions on and off the field this weekend.

Paul
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