[ExTexan]

Fifth and finally, it would be a hoot. I think that it would really be fun to be a part of the game.

Joe, there is a whole lot that I like about your idea. I think it does accomplish the initial goal of emphasizing some divisional pride.

I think it would accomplish filling a void in larger First teams. There is only so much building a robot that can be done by only so many people. There is only so much award work, website, etc. that can be done and not everyone likes to do either. This offers a lot of creative opportunities in developing scouting systems and new ways to perfect processes and systems. And the students are doing something with huge benefits to the team and having their efforts and results displayed weekly (unlike many of the functions performed by students).

And, win or lose, it's a competition in itself. Not every team can build a robot to compete on Einstein. But every team can do this very well. I think we need more competition opportunities not involved with building the best performing robot. And it would be great fun! Great thoughts!!

Also, I think some posters missed the intent of another suggestion, additional rewards, i.e. VIP party stuff etc. I did not interpret the initial suggestion to go to Einstein competing teams but to every team on a particular field. Divisional pride. Winning Einstein has its own rewards!