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Originally Posted by DanaRocks
my team got a  in atlanta so.... i think u just got to do wat u got to do to get the robot done |
John pointed that smilie out to me and it's made me think of a few things. (As usual.)
There are teams in FRC that we think of as elite teams. Teams that set very high standards for themselves. In 148's case, I believe that, yes, the mentors set high standards and I also think the students set those standards as well. What I've begun to think with these teams is that as they achieve their goals and wow the FRC community (and others) as they do, a reputation for being perfect and untouchable somehow begins to occur. It isn't true but, reputations can be hard to break through once they establish themselves, sometimes distancing teams from each other.
This toolbox lid and John's terrific humor showcases the team's attitude to me in a great way. They keep it real. They have great respect for the Thunderchickens. Sometimes, their JVN dolls make things a little messy.
And, they are a very approachable and friendly team.
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