[Bduggan04]

It really isn't that surprising because you really can't do that much in Auton and it is not as important last year. There were not many 5pt ball handling robots at GLR so releasing the balls was not an advantage, but more of an obstacle. You also don't really want to hang in auton. So the only thing a team that doesn't pick up 5pt balls can do in auton that would be of any advantage is grabbing the goal and returning with it. It is however, important if you hope to handle balls or be paired with someone who can.

Overall, I think the matches would be better without the auton period because this regional made it clear to me that it doesn't add much to the game. It simply makes teams scramble to complete their other objectives.