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Re: Championship 2008 - Atlanta - Your Thoughts Please
Bear in mind, my point of view is wonky with this year. Your mileage may vary.
Good:
-I was pretty pleased with the state of things in the Dome and GWCC. It was a little cozy, but only the occasional plywood indicated anything was wrong.
-Chairman's first felt a little awkward, since it's always been at the end, but I dig it now that I've seen it done. Giving them the seats on stage is also pretty awesome and emphasizes to the uninitiated that Chairman's Is Serious Business.
-I appreciate the slimmed-down awards ceremony. It would've been murderous with the traditional complement of speakers.
-Whatever the Dome pays the staff that makes those brownies with the marshmallows found in the volunteer lounge, it isn't enough. They're marvelous.
Bad:
-I had a (non-team) media badge on Saturday, and was not entirely sure where they drew the line for media-credentialed people to stand (well, until I slightly overstepped that line on Archimedes). That's with five years of FRC experience; I shudder to think how a newbie would handle it. A diagram on the media badge sheet would be beneficial for all. Einstein gets a pass; the area there was clearly cordoned off and is about two signs from being perfect. (Thanks for parking right there after Finals 1, Thunderchickens!)
-Franklin, which was already a few matches behind after issues Thursday, started Friday an hour and a half behind after the opening ceremonies ran long. Einstein wrapped up over an hour late, even with the best efforts at slimming down the awards. This is not a new development, either. Extend the schedule a bit.
-While it isn't about the robots, it didn't quite seem like the final two alliances really had a proper chance to receive their hard-earned awards. It was a bit of a madhouse on the floor after the last match, so I doubt it could've been done this season, but it would be nice to find a way to make sure their award is presented well (especially if it remains that theirs are the two awards given last).
Overall, good job Atlanta!
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William "Billfred" Leverette - Gamecock/ Jessica Boucher victim/ Marketing & Sales Specialist at AndyMark
2004-2006: FRC 1293 (D5 Robotics) - Student, Mentor, Coach
2007-2009: FRC 1618 (Capital Robotics) - Mentor, Coach
2009-2013: FRC 2815 (Los Pollos Locos) - Mentor, Coach - Palmetto '09, Peachtree '11, Palmetto '11, Palmetto '12
2010: FRC 1398 (Keenan Robo-Raiders) - Mentor - Palmetto '10
2014-2016: FRC 4901 (Garnet Squadron) - Co-Founder and Head Bot Coach - Orlando '14, SCRIW '16
2017-: FRC 5402 (Iron Kings) - Mentor
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