pic: 2007 Bayou Regionals

[Doug G]

Being the losing side of the semi-finals match against 118/364/2183, let me just say that it has been a struggle to keep my team's heads held up high and not to get caught up in complaining and whining. The 364/118/2183 alliance was a fierce one and we felt good about giving them and the Bayou a good entertaining match. The big picture of the regional is more than the outcome any one match and we felt honored to be there.

Climbing a opposing alliance's ramp definitely seemed like a violation. In an earlier match they were called for a ramming penalty. Another call was a ringer on a spider leg that was supported by a ringer on the floor was not counted in the qualifiers but was counted in the semi-final eliminations.

I know sour grapes. Again I see it as an opportunity to educate my team (and some parents) about the bigger picture and the goals of FIRST.