[Jeremy Roberts]

Yes, second year teams are in Tier 1, but not, as you say, screwed. Just like every other team out there you will also have the chance to compete in the CE once, or maybe even twice every four years. This I think is very reasonable.

FIRST never said the transition from the old system to the new system would be flawless and I don't think anyone could expect it to be perfect for all teams.

Its been said near a million times already, but hopefully this is the last. Lets just stop complaining and enjoy what is great about the FIRST competition and what brought us all here in the first place.