Hey!
Quit the griping. FIRST is about cooperation, not finger-pointing. FIRST has no control over a teams' performance when the schedules and pairings are posted, how could they?
I was surprised and delighted at UCF when PINK, 233, was plagued with problems all weekend , but was still selected in the seeeding round at UCF. Why? They are a consistent player and perform when under pressure. No Lie, Thery were seeded near last. I cannot tell you the number of teams dissapointed that PINK was a no-show in qualification matches. Fortunately Team 1523 were not paired with them, (but I would consider it an honor).
My point is, FIRST is not about winning, but about competing and learning something new. The best part of competing is how to do it under pressure. How well do you know you competition sometimes is more important than knowing your alliance strenghths.
Also, FIRST Volunteers are the just that. Next time you interact with one, Thank them for their service. Regardless of call, for or against you, remember, You may be one of them someday...
