[DonRotolo]

The post above summarizes my thoughts about this one almost perfectly. Jim is the one who put in the time, he gets the reward. Sorry Sam, but just showing up every other day doesn't get a robot built - senior or not.

This is predicated on the assertion that both students are at least equally knowledgeable about the electrical system, and other robot systems are covered adequately. Although not one of the choices, if Tadd, knew enough about electronics and the drivetrain and could make his way around programming too, and the drive team happened to be excellent drivers but gibbering idiots when it comes to anything about the robot, then Tadd is who has to be there. But, again, this wasn't one of the choices.

Don