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Originally Posted by Pavan Dave
... Your 4th robot is NOT a backup bot, it is your alliance member.
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Interesting how different interpretations can influence our perspectives. I checked the documentation from last year; the 3rd pick (done 8 to 1) was described as a "backup". I can certainly appreciate the sentiment expressed by Pat when considered in the context of being a "back up". In fact, I shared the same opinion, that all four teams should have the opportunity to play. It was when I looked at the situation from the perspective of having a 4 team alliance and always fielding the best alliance that I got comfortable with the possibility of not playing, yet still being considered part of the alliance.
I continue to beleve that the IRI folks made a well reasoned adjustment and I hope that we see it again this year; perhaps without the reference to "back up"
