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Re: Losing on Purpose to Gain Advantage
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Originally Posted by santosh
In what way do you mean you are disappointed. If I had to throw a match to win a world championship, I would highly consider it. I am looking out for my kids.
If I know that I am a part of an awesome team, should I not do what is in the best interest of my team? Should I not consider the option at the very least?
The purpose of the competition aspect of FIRST is to win. Trust me, off the field and for the most part on the field, I am gonna be the most GP person you can meet.
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The purpose of the competition is to compete. Competing doesn't mean doing whatever necessary to win, competing is playing your best to try to win, and playing your best is more than strategy and points. You need to be able to play the game fairly, and honorably. Especially in FIRST the pressure is on to set a good example for the students, and to inspire. I am disappointed because I believe this 'strategy' to be a horrible example of proper sportsmanship, and integrity, and I would not want anyone teaching the kids on my team it's ok to screw someone else over, as long as it helps up win.
To answer your other questions, no, you should not consider the option, and I do not believe it is in the best interest of the team.
Matt
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