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Originally Posted by robotlover77
I am not attacking anyone. I simply provided information that I did not know beforehand. I notice you did not dispute that indeed it is all factual. People can take from it what they want and draw their own conclusions. I think transparency is of utmost importance in any kind of competition especially when the outcome is determined by the referees decision, not by game play.
I was there as a potential team sponsor. I am not relying on biased hearsay. There was not simply one foul that decided one match. The blue alliance won the first match and appeared to have one the second and third, but because of fouls called in the last two after the match had concluded it was determined that they lost. I heard many in the stands voicing their displeasure. One person even predicted the exact outcome after the second match. I was shocked and asked where to voice my concerns. They directed me to this site and told me to send a letter to FIRST.
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As vehemently as I disagree with your accusations and interpretation of events, it seems that you've been the victim of a lack of context and some unfortunate behavior on the part of one of the Arkansas regional competitors, or at the least misinterpreted what was told to you.
I can see how, as a new potential sponsor, it would be confusing and suspicious how the finals shook out at Arkansas-- but fortunately there's a lot more context than what you are putting on the table. As has been mentioned, 16 is a Hall of Fame team, meaning they have won the single most prestigious award in FIRST-- the Championship Chairman's Award. Not only has FIRST held up this team as an example to all of us, but they have through the nearly 20 years of their existence been quite simply a shining example of gracious professionalism and what it means to be a FIRST team. Not only that, but, as already mentioned, they have very little to gain from any of the activities you accuse them of.
If I'm reading your posts correctly, it seems that you are new to FIRST and believe you've had a very questionable experience. I urge you to listen and try to parse what everyone is trying to say-- even if they're a bit rough about it. Please understand you are accusing one of our most admired teams and most beloved families of doing nothing less than violating everything that they and we as a community stand for. Outstanding claims require outstanding proof, and so far you've brought very little data and a lot of speculation and misinterpretation to the conversation.
I hope you have the opportunity to experience FIRST at its fullest if you are indeed a new-comer. If you aren't, I genuinely hope that you reflect on you words and realize how ridiculous the accusations you are putting forth are.