[VioletElizabeth]

Just FYI, in this particular case, it was moot, because the 2nd ranked team, 1868 (my team :D ) was also a weaker robot, (not hard, with all the incredible teams there) and broke up the other robots similarly to what 233 might have done anyways.

My 2¢: In defense of Thunder910, FIRST is not just a competition. It was set up for inspiration and to change the world. So playing the most honest way you can is entirely within that spirit, and will make you an inspiration in terms of the kind of team to look up to, even if not a regional winner--I hesitate to say winning robot, because in my opinion a robot that competently plays the game has already won against the challenges of build season and the game.