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Re: GP? I think not.
If you think not, does that mean you don't exist? (Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm in my sixth year of Latin and quod cognito, ergo sum!)
There's something special about seeing a robot or a team that inspires and depresses at the same time. Inspires for the obvious "Oh my goodness that is so awesome" and depresses for the "Our robot isn't performing that well." Whether you choose to be raised to the incredible FIRST high of inspiration or plunged into despair is up to you.
And of course, those winning teams are clearly doing something right. Change your own behavior, see what your team would willingly change. As for the adult/student ratio, perhaps mentors simply know more than the students and are helping them learn? I know, it's a completely crazy idea here in FIRST. 'now dump sarcasm on the last two sentences' Why isn't it Gracious and Professional for teams to be consistently good performers? Ask how they do what they do. Request their help, get to know their team and you would every other team at a competition.
Here ends my thoughts. A semi-rant? Can something be a semi-rant?
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"There's no finer engineering than pit engineering." -kaszeta
"Show a girl how to use a wrench, and she'll put those skills to use for a lifetime. Hand it to her and tell her she's probably better off shopping, and she'll clonk you over the head with it, do your pneumatics system, and CAD the robot." -Amanda Morrison
 '09
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