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Re: one concern
Posted by Jason Morrella.

Coach on team #254, Cheesy Poofs/Bay Bombers, from Broadway High and NASA Ames.

Posted on 1/22/2000 3:30 AM MST


In Reply to: one concern posted by Ken Patton on 1/21/2000 3:03 PM MST:



I agree with you Ken.
What I don't get is this - it seems most veterans keep saying that even with all the efforts FIRST makes to give the rookie teams a level playing field, the veterans do - and always will- have an advantage. If this is so, shouldn't the veteran teams be happy they will always have an advantage over newer teams instead of hoping FIRST relaxes rules to give them an even bigger advantage.
I agree, no matter what FIRST does, veteran teams - especially ones with money - will always have a much easier time being successful. Let me make one thing clear, I think it's great that many of the well known veteran teams have acquired so many resources and a great deal of funding. I think they set an example for all of us as to what our programs can become over the years. However, the fact that FIRST makes it clear they want to create as much of a level field as possible gives not only rookie teams, but returning teams with little or no resources the feeling they have a chance each year if they work hard and have good ideas. I hope FIRST does everything they can in the future to level the field, even if it somewhat limits the inherent advantages my team may have as we get more experience and hopefully more resources / funding.
* and in response to the few posts I have read which say rookie teams will never have a chance - be careful not to under-estimate all rookies... a few regionals were won by rookie teams last year and some made it to the playoffs at the Nationals - so clearly there can be a 'Rudy' or 'Rocky' story every once in awhile.


Jason

: I agree with you guys on this, but I have one concern. If we make it so clear that its tough for rookies, there might be less rookies. So, my opinion is that we should keep talking about making things fair (and trying to do them when it makes sense), because it will encourage new teams to jump in.

: Ken





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