[nitsua60]

Many have argued that they should not have the extension on the basis that 'the first week is for brainstorming anyway.' As a mentor of a recently-rookie team, I'd add that many rookie teams don't have the human capital to know how to effectively use that brainstorming time. Having my kids do things like the bench test and assembling an AM chassis were invaluable last year -- I would want any rookie team to have the same opportunity we did.