Smaller Nationals = Bigger Regionals?

[Justin Montois]

I've always felt that the Championship event should have more of an IRI field of teams. I understand that the Championship event is an amazing experience and to 'punish' teams that struggle to build even a robot that runs isn't fair but I wish the Championship event was the best of the best.

Give teams something to strive for. Do some kids in college football play 4 years without ever playing in a bowl game, yup. And yeah that kinda sucks but I think our Championship event should have the best teams in the world, not just the teams that can afford it.

I'm not trying to be rude to the teams that were there and didn't have great seasons but let's be honest, there were teams there that didn't win a match at their regionals. That to me is a sign the system is a bit flawed. I'll be the first one to say that our robot probably didn't deserve to be at the Championship Event a couple years if it weren't for Chairmans. IDK i'm just thinking out loud.