POLL ONLY. SVR F-3

[EricVicenti]

I would first like to agree that there is nowhere to point the finger. The opposite alliance did nothing to cause this mess, except by playing the best game they could. The referees obviously did the best they could, provided the heat of the moment, and their best understanding of the rules.

I would like to address the argument of the fourth match, however. I was previously unaware the referees have been making that poor call for all of the qualifying rounds. It is the referees job to do the best job they can at calling penalties and tallying points. If a poor call has been made, it is THE TEAM's responsibility to bring it to the judges. I feel it was the judges lack of acknowledging this responsibility that made them feel obligated to seek another match. If they had been making this poor call all day, it was the affected team's responsibility to bring it to the attention of the refs and it was the refs responsibility to change it then. The same applies to the finals.

I believe if teams had brought this fault in point tallying to the attention of the referees on Friday or Saturday morning, they would have corrected their incorrect method of scoring (not counting the trackball while supported by the opposite alliance) earlier on in the competition, and this entire situation would be avoided.