Disappointment (long)

[RebelWithARobot]

First, let me say I'm somewhat offended by this post.
Second, I was impressed by your bot.
BUT!!!
You clearly didn't read the rules this year. This year in the rules they very clearly stated that there would be much more shoving than normal and that your robot should A) Be robust. B) Be able to shove back.

I am very surprised by your post because I have only had good experiences with your team.

More to the point, stop worrying about whether your "Atlanta bot" got screwed over or whatever. Worry about whether you've got an "Atlanta team."
FIRST is about sportsmanship, not your 'bad beat' stories, as fun as it is to share them.

Please do not come onto Chief and badmouth the St. Louis Regional. For a lot of teams at this regional it was their first, or 2nd, and most teams will only attend St. Louis this year.

For many on our team this year was our year to win the robotics portion of the event. They were also disappointed when they didn't. But like them you should be proud of what you built, proud of the way you handled yourselves in the difficult times, and graciously professional when you lose.

I hope nobody who has read Chris27's post will now think ill of the St. Louis Regional.