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Originally Posted by DampRobot
Talking to the Space Cookies at Davis, I learned that one of the reasons that they were having trouble was many of their mentors from NASA were let go, and no longer could work full time with the team. Considering the Cheesy Poofs and the Space Cookies share a lab (and possible mentors), 254 could have a tougher year.*
(*I have not seen 254 play, or even their robot, so this is purely conjecture.)
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No matter what, both teams always make excellent robots. I never got to see one of 1868's robots up close on the webstream, but from what I saw it was simple software problem with their shooter that needed to be fixed (not even, just some values needed to be changed). Their robot was great, and 254's, likewise, will probably be great. I know already 254 has had a tough year. NASA has been cutting a lot of funds, so they'll be missing that (should not happen to a world champ team
). However, I still think they will have a great season. They have robot building down, and if anything will continue to succeed with their student-run program.