[EricH]

Originally Posted by davidthefat

Just pissed why we didn't make the finals... Just regret is all I remember from the competition.

24 teams make the eliminations. 59 teams are on the team list.That means that 35 teams don't make eliminations, and at least 27 have no chance at all (not high enough of a seed to be a backup robot).

You seeded 20th. This is generally regarded as backup robot territory. As a matter of fact, you were the #6 robot on the backup list (which goes up to 8 robots). This is not the best spot to be in, but at least you have a chance, however slim, of making it into the eliminations.

I have a challenge for you. Instead of focusing on the negative aspects that you observed, find a way to become competitive enough to consistently be in the quarterfinals, or the #1 backup robot. I've looked at your team's history--you've been twice. You've got something that can get you there. You need to cultivate it. (Note: the last time you made it, in 2008, you ran up against 330, 1717, and 980 in quarterfinals while paired with 1538 and 207. There wasn't much anyone could do in that type of situation except fight hard.)

Oh, and try to convince your advisors to sign up for the SCRRF Fall Classic. It's a more low-key post-season event, where you can relax, talk to other teams, and just enjoy the competition. It's also much smaller, giving you more time to interact with other teams and a higher chance of making eliminations.