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Originally Posted by rick.oliver
I understand that FIRST uses a sports model and creates a game to play. However, FIRST is about equipping students to succeed in life and inspiring them to change our culture.
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Agreed; however, I fail to see how promoting the freedom of choice of gameplay style on the field adversely impacts that vision.
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This year's seeding points system encouraged and rewarded offense more than defense in the elimination rounds. I liked it.
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I think you meant qualifying rounds. And you have a right to like it. I see promise in the system as well. But people should take care not to use this system as a platform to horde more of the power for the already powerful and exploit the less capable into giving even more of the relatively little they have up. The majority must be vigilant in ensuring their best interests are truly being served by whatever "system" is presented to them by the governing body.
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It would apprear intentional, much like the NFL has intentionally modified or created rules to promote offensive play.
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And, if true (I think player safety is also one of the key factors), there's certainly nothing wrong with that. However, that doesn't stop the Steelers from drafting a bunch of linebackers when they have other glaring needs on offense. Teams are still free to hang their hat on defense, if they so choose. Even if the NFL Rules Committee thinks otherwise.
