[Andy Grady]

I for one am thrilled at the lastest team update. During a match, while I am announcing I stand right next to the field...I didn't really like the idea of taking a 15 pound piece of metal to the squash because someones latch failed to activate and the spring misfired. Phew!

To anyone who thinks this will not be exciting, you are out of your mind! It is NOT like hanging first off. You did not get more points for hanging first as you do for finishing first with the minibot. That 10 point difference between 1st and second could be a huge make a break moment in an elimination match. To me, it doesn't get any better than that!

As for the design challenge...if you don't think there is a challenge in trying to get your minibot to go faster than everyone else, you are not thinking outside of the box enough in my opinion. Once again, instead of complaining, suck it up, think a little harder, and make the most of what you do have.

From what I can tell, there are ways around, or ways to alleviate all the complaints which people have posted here...all it takes is for a little hard work. Get on it!

My only actual question is this...who can register a minibot? An FRC team? An FTC team? A team of random mentors and students with no affiliation? A team of mentors with no affiliation? A volunteer? I don't see this clarified anywhere...it might be slightly important to know.

Good luck everyone!