Alliance Captain versus last pick in Alliance Selection

[LeelandS]

Seems I'm in the minority with a 1A + 2A pick. Interesting to note, were I to pose this question to my own team, I doubt many of them would pick the same as I. I think they would choose a combinations of 1A + 2B or 1B +2B.

Personally, I've never put as much stock in winning as the people around me. I grew up on a team that had some really good years and some really bad years. I am currently on a team that historically has had some really bad years, and lately has had some pretty okay years. I've come to appreciate simply having a robot to work with. For me, it's not about winning. It's about being competitive, and being the best I can be (which extends to my goals for my team).

Winning is secondary. I want to have the robot that every wants to see; be the team that everyone talks about. That is what I consider inspiring. Sure, winning is great and is a memorable experience in and of itself. But leaving an impression and being preserved in people's memories is a much bigger prize to me. To be the third pick on an alliance and fall into obscurity for me would be a shame. To captain an alliance will always be a greater honor to me than winning a regional.