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Originally posted by dddriveman
I'm sorry about my last statement. I did not mean to attack or single out in any way, shape, or form the Technokats. I was trying to get the point across that some stuff needs to be changed. Again I am not singling out team 45 or any other FIRST robotics team. I also did not mean to come across that strong and I hope that my actions have not impared anyone elses judgement of team 979. I am sorry once again. I also know that the Technokats are a wonderfull team and experienced, as from experience at last years Buckeye Regional.
driveman,

Apology accepted. Actually, I understand your frustration and see it often in FIRST. I am frequently frustrated when I see engineers/adults only working on a robot and students standing around watching. This happens in my team's pit sometimes, and I try very hard to make it not so.

Some of my most enjoyable times in FIRST have been when team 45 students "kick out" the adults from the pits... that makes me very happy and does not happen enough.

The way I see things is this: there is a fine line between student involvement and engineer involvement. Students and engineers should work side by side, actually inspiring each other. I can attest that many students on team 45 and on these forums have inspired me. This inspiration happens both ways.

Please keep your eyes open and try to understand that there are vast benefits to working with excellent engineers like Raul Olivera (111), Paul Copioli (217), Mark Jones (343) and Glenn Thuroughmann (60), just to name a few. There are a slew more, believe me. Take a chance and get to know these guys, and the other dedicated engineers in FIRST. Not only will you learn from their wisdom and experience, but you may also find a friend.

Other smart FIRST students have also had the same opinion you have... now, they may have shown it with more tact, but you may want to talk to them also. Please take the time and talk to other students in your position and learn from their experience.

No harm done.

Andy B.
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