[Sparkyshires]

Same thing happened at our (the Virginia) regional. Semi final 2 match 3, one alliance had won 121 to 82. An amazing match, solid on both sides, when suddenly the score was released 121 to 132. A tech foul decided it. Now I was standing in queuing waiting to start the finals match, so I didn't have a good look the entire time, but from what I saw there was no obvious tech foul damaging enough to change the outcome of the game.

I think the most damaging issue with this game is not the fouls, but the stress it puts on VOLUNTEER judges, and all the crap they get because of their calls. I have a feeling FIRST is going to take a serious bite after this year, because I don't see how any judge would return after being put to the grindstone no matter what they decided, like they did this year.