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Originally Posted by Laaba 80

I understand where you are coming from, however I dont think the refs should need to worry about this. How will they know if iit went over 80in?? If they think it went over 80in, and they go and tell the team why they got a penalty, what happens if the team says its impossible because the code wont let it. The refs cant go out on the field with a tape measure, but the inspectors can. Also, many people were complaining about missed calls by the refs. This is a complicated game, and 80in is just another thing they need to watch out for. I personally think teams shouldnt pass inspection, however I know it isnt the rule.
Joey

That is flawed logic. The exact same argument could be made for failing robots that are geared to travel faster than 4ft/s (eliminate high speed ramming), or practically any other rule (hey, if teams don't build a robot, they can't impede, lets just fail anyone who shows up with a robot).

Originally Posted by Danny McC

Actually im pretty sure at VCU yesturday a team tipped over and the refs went out onto the field to measure them.

Yep, that would be 401 who tipped. One of the very few penalties I saw at VCU that wasn't associated with breaking the plane.