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Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber
How many CMP level MN teams are being left out?
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This is why I've been trying to stay out of this discussion. The truth is, there are very few MN teams that are even slightly competitive at Champs, and most of them are already pretty consistent at making it. Only a small handful of teams (2052, 2175) have been anywhere close to consistent (and I use consistent loosely here-- 2013 was 2052's first trip to Champs and also the first time 2175 made elims at champs) at making elims. The majority end up at the mid-bottom of the rankings. There are maybe a couple of CA contenders that might, eventually, someday have a shot at CCA.
I don't say this because I'm embarrassed or angry about where MN is right now. I say this because I think it's time to stop letting excuses ruin our game-- the comparative youth of our program isn't an excuse for how low the level of competition is here, that district might be hard to do is no excuse not to pursue it more seriously, that out of state teams take significant amounts of "MN" slots isn't the only reason why we're underrepresented at Champs. We need to step up our game. And that onus is on us, not FIRST, not the broader FIRST community, not on our sponsors, not on Chief Delphi.
If there's one thing on here that I've seem time and time again, it's that dedicated individuals are capable of succeeding in the most adverse of circumstances. I know MN isn't lacking in talent or dedication, so lets prove it.
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