[Norm M.]

It is interesting that there is a thread each year like this.

Let's review a few things:

Battlebots has not been on television for five years? It was on the air for two years?

FIRST has been around for how many years?

There are many people associated with FIRST who are still jealous that Battlebots has name recognition and FIRST does not.

There are many mentors associated with FIRST who have participated in Battlebots. These are not mutually exclusive interests.

Don't confuse the show with the reality. With a few exceptions, I have seen GP to the extreme demonstrated at Battlebots.

Use the interest in robotics to build interest in robotics. Get involved with Lego League, grow your audience and grow your future team members. Put your energy into building up your team.