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Originally Posted by TimCraig
I hadn't planned on going there and I can already feel the counterclockwise swirl, but since you brought it up, to my knowledge 254 went to 2 regionals and the championships this year. They have 4 paid college interns to help with their robot. They have a full regulation field to practice on.
I think most teams would consider that pretty well heeled.
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Normally I don't give any attention to remarks like these, but I couldn't let this one pass.
I'm tired of listening to people bash Team 254. Yes their interns are paid, but let's get something straight, EJ and company are not about to move to the Bahamas with their earnings. Also, the key word is internship. I don't think NASA or Team 254 needs to apologize for helping further the professional development of these four college students.
Team 254's shop lacks the machinery that is commonly found in most Canadian High Schools. They've been able to strategically collaborate on resources over the past 3 years, to make up for any short comings.
Perhaps if certain people focused more of their attention on their own resources, and less on those of the Poofs, they'd be able to compete on the level as this model FIRST team.