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Originally Posted by Atonomous
EricH and tim-tim
I understand this is a previously long drawn out affair, but given I am a long term lurker who just signed on because of what I witnessed this week-end...bear with me. These two teams are power houses, that is a given. Both didnt need this win to qualify for worlds, because they are already there. That is a known fact. So why not take the opportunity to give teams that are not qualified or in the same league to experience the growth that they need? To gain the knowledge and experience these teams have enjoyed for many years? How do you gain this level of experience without the help of the top teams? I am not really bashing 2056 or 1114, I am just saying that they both missed a good opportunity to help lesser teams gain valuable on hands experience.
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I understand what you're trying to say, but put yourself in their shoes. Yes, they are going to qualify anyways and probably win the regional, but putting out any less than 110% on the field doesn't benefit them in any way, and if I were on the field, I'd always want to put out my 110%. Yes, by them not teaming up together, they would allow a few more teams to go to champs, but that's not their goal. This is a competition. If you have an amazing robot, go out there and use it to its full potential. When picking alliance partners, choose the team(s) that pair best with you and will most improve your chances of success. Even with 1114 and 2056, success isn't guaranteed.