[robochick1319]

I wonder if a lot of the anger or frustration stems from there not seeming to be any consultation with actual FRC teams. We receive surveys after every single week of regionals because (theoretically) FIRST cares about our experience. I always found that reassuring.

But having 2 Championships dropped on us seemingly out of the blue is pretty shocking. Did no one see this coming? Was there some sort of secret poll or whispers going on last year?

When things change in FIRST, there's usually a few people who at least know the thinking behind the HQ decisions.