[XaulZan11]

Just one quick thing that is on the top of my head.

I understand that this has always been a problem and its hard to solve, but I think being behind on Einstein is a problem. One of the goals this year was to get get more people exposed to FIRST so they can see how amazing the program really is. Like the past few years, NASA was nice enough to let us show off the program on TV so the general public can see it. But, due to significant delays, we only got to the semifinals on Einstien before NASA cut it off. Think of all the people that didn't get a chance to see FIRST or got a bad impression (ie, "what is this unorganized program that cuts off before the finals?!"). I think it makes FIRST look bad and we missed a golden opportunity to show off our product to the general public.

I completely understand that its super hard to keep on time. Over 300 teams, hundred of volunteers, field errors and so on; there is just a lot that go wrong and cause delays. I just hope FIRST puts more importance on being on time. I did like that they changed some things in the past such as announcing the chairmans early before everyone rushes off to the finale. Hopefully they look more into this issue.