We was robbed!!!

[Torboticsmember]

The 2nd quarter final match was when the hybrid was not working. Third match it did work, but I can't remember the score of it.

[Dad1279]

Originally Posted by Torboticsmember

The 2nd quarter final match was when the hybrid was not working. Third match it did work, but I can't remember the score of it.

Can't be. Score was 70-0, and it is posted on First website.

[Kris Verdeyen]

I was the field announcer at Bayou. I can verify that the red alliance there had a strong autonomous, and that none of them moved during the hybrid period of the match in question. I remember finding it odd. After that match, and after being prompted by the red alliance, the FTA (FIRST representative) inspected the field equipment, and either immediately before or during the third match, decided with the referees that there had been a field malfunction.

I was informed after the third match, but before announcing the scores, and I announced it as soon as I was told. This was all done in good faith. The FTA and head referee had no interest in any of the teams involved, and Ed Sparks, the IFI rep, recused himself from the discussion as soon as he could.

The situation sucked for everyone, but everyone acted professionally, and did what they thought was right. In my opinion, the best was made of a bad situation.

[Chris Herold]

Well, something similar happened to us in Portland. The refs made a mistake and counted the penalties against our alliance on the other one. They were mistaken and we thought we would be in the semis. They revised it and gave the game to the other alliance. Our alliance accepted that! It was just right! Unfortunately, our robot broke down and we lost the third match! Whatever shaking hands and being happy! Celebrate FIRST! Where is your GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISM? I think we did the right thing, went home, improved our robot and won in Seattle! Just imagine how you would have felt on the other side.
The fact is a malfunction on one side of the field is a big disadvantage and requires a replay! I think that's a rather logical consequence!

Chris