FIRST...Taking Broad Steps...

[Joe Menassa]

I could not agree with you more Greg.

I think what FIRST has done this year will certainly be remembered and repeated. I love how everyone will be able to at least be driving, and for a rookie, that is a great accomplishment. It also allows teams with low funds to concentrate their money on manipulators and other projects instead of the usual expensive drive train. It also saves everyone a lot of time.

I also think that this is a great game for FIRST to introduce with these new kits. The game is more reliant on strategy, than on the robot, which will really help level the playing field and make it more exciting.

However, I do believe there will always be a few powerhouse teams. This in my opinion, is OK. It allows for more drama, and realism. As long as the gap between rookies and average teams stays reasonable I think its all good.