[JoshD]

I personally would not want to rely on our final standing. I would still push my team to give it their all even with monumental odds against them. We got picked for an alliance at VCU this year even though we went 0-8 in the qualification matches and were in last place. The alliance that picked us wanted us for our autonomous (at least 3 lines every match) and our ball placing/removing ability. Unfortunately our bad luck followed us there and we were knocked out in two matches.

So I guess my personal point is, if you have that ability to get that #8 seed by winning, don't throw the match intentionally. Plus, if someone saw what you did because of who you were up against, they might not look too favorably towards you.