Should the Number One seed be Alloud to pick the Number Two seed?

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by BrennanB

The wildcard system is the best thing that has happened to FIRST in a very long time. Especially in Canada (As you gave Waterloo for an example). Wildcards are awesome!

I think part of what you are saying is that the 24th pick gets a free ride and that these teams perhaps aren't as deserving as say, the 5th best robot who may not qualify because they are just out of wildcard spot.

I have to say that in the MN NorthStar regional this is especially true. If the stars align - the entire Finalist Alliance could be wildcarded to the Championships. In other words, there could be 9 different teams from North Star that make it to championships. With the RAS, CA, and EI - 3 different teams could make it. If by chance 2826, 3130, and 2220 end up on the same alliance and win it, then the entire Finalist alliance could get wildcarded. Or if the 2826/3130/2220 alliance ends up as finalist - well a horse a piece.

The wildcard makes for a great selection process as well as allowing great teams an outside shot at championships where they can do damage.