Curie 2010!

[delsaner]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

This sort of talk just makes me ashamed to be in FIRST right now. Dean, Dave, or Woodie, could you guys PLEASE address this train of thought in one of your speeches? This denouncement of successful teams is so contrary to everything I think FIRST stands for and I think teams need to hear it from the visionaries of FIRST.

Originally Posted by Karthik

We're now at the point where people are suggesting and advocating that teams throw matches to hurt their alliance partners. Out of the box strategy is one thing, sabotage is another. I'm speechless.

I agree with these statements 100%, but you cant really take the competitiveness out of some people and the yearn to win. Don't get me wrong, being competitive and wanting to win is fine, but when it reaches the extent of considering sabotaging another robot, that is when it is looked down upon. I'd love to win a championship field and more onto Einstein, but Id rather lose fairly then win unfairly. I think people have forgotten about GP, which is a bit of a pity. My thoughts.
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