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Re: Did anyone else see it this way?
The danger of looking at a still photo of something that looks like it might be an infraction is you cannot determine how the situation arose. The referee needs to assess the action (who's moving what, where the contact originated, how both robots are responding, what is cause vs effect) all in real time. Not an easy job by any stretch of the imagination.
The referees at the Championship were very experienced - gained in multiple regionals and many matches in the divisions. I trust their judgment based on their knowledge of the rules (believe me, they know them), their impartiality and their understanding of the importance of their job.
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2007 LA: Finalist; San Diego: Q-finals; CalGames: Finalist || 2008 San Diego: Q-finals; LA: Winners; CalGames: Finalist || 2009 LA: Semifinals; Las Vegas: Q-finals; IRI: #1 Seed, Finalist
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