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Originally Posted by Carl_the_Llama

Exactly. I noticed that 1640 and 2559 were cheated out of points for crossing outerworks. As well as 2559 being e-stopped for having a torn bumper. What are torn cloth and pool noodles going to do to a field or robot that a 120 pound robot wont do?

Carl, it's hard to come up with an exact answer to bumper question because it's circumstantial but it's all about the safety and well-being of the robot (aka, the hard work 2559 and other teams have done). I know I wouldn't want bumper fabric to get tangled in gear trains or other parts.

Refereeing is hard and not like other sports because everyone in FRC plays the game at different speeds through different modes of production. Do a search here to read through all of the referee threads of the past because this is an annual topic, especially after a week 1 event. It's the toughest job in FRC and is always going to be a subject of criticism. I have the upmost respect for them and what they do for FRC as a volunteer, especially if they're admitting fault. it happens from time to time and they get the spotlight more than other volunteers.