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Unread 21-03-2002, 22:52
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Disagree with regulations
I totally disagree with any sort of cap or more regulations.

First of all, it doesn't take that much money to make a second robot. But, it takes effort, dedication and time. You don't have to be a "big money" team to do that. Over the past two years, I only know of 2 teams in Indiana who have made a second robot. One was a rookie (535, last year and this year) and one was NOT a "big money" team (135, this year).

Second of all... take a look at this past weekend's Buckeye Regional and see who won: teams 859 (#3 seed), 469 & 201. This alliance of 3 teams beat teams 229, 47 and 254 to get to the finals, and then beat 67, 68, and 302 to win.

Not one of these 3 winning teams (859, 469 or 201) is a "big money" team. It was simply a display of "David beating Goliath"... not only once, but twice. It was a sight to see.

Andy B.
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