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Originally Posted by Wayne Doenges
I disagree. Example 2002 season. FIRST rules stated that you couldn't have any type of entanglement device which ruled out tape measurers. We designed two (11 pounds each) devices that spooled out a 22' length of lexan to score in both end zones.
After our regional FIRST changed the rule and said tape measurers were legal. We were a little miffed, at the change, but we GOT OVER IT.
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That was before my time in FIRST, although I've heard the story (and seen the frustration when the story is told) many times.
There was a scrimmage weekend and there should have been testing (probably was, but it missed this one). These should have shown enough of the game to proveout the seeding/scoring system. Changing it once some teams are done for the season (because some believe it's broken) is disgraceful and leaves many with feelings of being used.
Don't worry, we'll get over it ... but It'll take a long time before I trust the GDC and FIRST again to keep the playing field even.