SoCal Regional Findings/Results

[tenfour]

Hate to reply from the same team, but I will......

I would say that overall, mosrt teams who showed up were unprepared for the event. Again, most teams who were called up on the field didn't funtion to their intended ability or potential. I hope this is no more than a "practice day fluke." I would love to go in tommorw morning and see everyone running better.

It looks like that this game will be dominated by about 6 teams: 330, 968,980, 22, 69, and 696. 330 has proven their value in other regionals, as has 980. 968 has promise because of their great design, as does 22. 69 was showing some great gameplay today. And 696 has shown that it can hang well and has great drivers and strategy. I know that early identification of these teams may seem unprofessional, but its an observation.

Further, the execution of the regional left much to be desired. The announcer seems to do nothing to add to audience enthusiasm. The music makes no sense and seems to have very little thought behind it. On a sidenote, the FIRST officials themselves behave in a senseless manor a majority of the time. They yelled over the PA system about running and safety glasses on several occasions (angry yelling is no way to treat volunteers and students), yet they allowed students to behave poorly and shoot bals in such a manner (practice field) that they almost broke a overhead light fixture several times. They need to fix their attitude--students listen to reasonable requests!

Hope to see some good gameplay Friday!