What constitutes the "Best" team?

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Posted by colleen, Student on team #126, Gael Force, from Clinton High School and Nypro.

Posted on 3/30/99 9:33 PM MST


In Reply to: out on a limb... posted by Joe Johnson on 3/30/99 5:33 PM MST:




yes, i agree, they are good.. but you have not seen it all yet, you or anyone.. right now they may seem like the cream of the crop, but you never know... i'm trying to say that you shouldn't count out anyone just yet.. and it's not at all fair to say that they should make it... whoever makes it, makes it, there is no unfairness, no questioning, no judgement calls or opinions when the scores of the matches reflect the performance..

i will not deny that i have seen good teams, or seen some not great ones, but there is room for improvement and room for change.. and if those teams you mentioned don't end up in the top 16, i don't think anyone would have a right to blame it on the setup of the competition.. it's the wat life goes.. part of competition is not winning.. best of luck to everyone, but we can't all win..

and Mr. J, just for a point of reference from where i stand (and please don't be insulted).. i went to chicago and saw you guys.. i was impressed by some parts of your robot, but overall not as much as in previous years.. i must say.. i expected a little more, a little better from you guys.. but i've also heard (and was expecting) that you are getting better, and i know you will be a tough competitor in Florida, but if i only had chicago to base it on.. i doubt i would put my money on you guys making the sweet 16.. but chances are you will.. it's just a statement.. facts, robots, abilities change with time, practice and experience... and the good may or may not turn out to be the best.. i say let the competition work itself out..