[Scott358]

As far as the rules changes, I welcome them with open arms, and think they should be taken even further, towards removing the entitlement program offered to even, then odd teams, each year.
I would suggest that more teams who finish in the top places in the Regionals should be allowed to go, so that the trip is earned.

As is with the sports model FIRST is based on, you should need to have a certain level of performance to compete in the Nationals, and not be allowed to go just because you have an odd or even number.

This will actually be fairer to high school seniors, make the Nationals a better event, and be more like in the real world (where you have to earn things).

Just my thoughts.

Scott358