I very much agree that the 2 out of 3 method would be the best way to go for this year, even if it is too late to change the rules. But I have a question... Might it be better for future competitions if the two alliance partners of each of the top 8 teams were to have more than one opportunity in the distinct elimination rounds (ex.: Team A being one of the top 8 teams, and Teams B and C being its alliance partners, so that the alliance of A and B would go at least twice, and the alliance of A and C would do likewise)?
Therefore, there would be at least 4 matches within an elimination round... maybe allowing for a variation of the match-ups and more of an opportunity for B and C (if for any reason either malfunctions) to be repaired and perform to their full capabilities.
Just a thought.
-Lisa
Team 573-Western Michigan Engineering Inspiration Award Winners
