I also gave them a 7. This layout was long, like most center of the rooms runs are, but it was winnable. It definitely would've helped if Ashley didn't enter the Mine Shaft, and if Shem didn't climb the Jester's Court ladder didn't enter the Observatory.
Seriously, that is like the dumbest thing I have ever seen someone hold against a team.

It is even worst than the Ryan from Gwalior taking a direct path thing.

outer space posted the most absurd crap. He even posted in one of the elimination threads that Chris from Lost Lariat was one of the best boys from Season 1.

But yeah, this team really should've won. If Shem went into the temple first, I don't think he would've made the same mistake as Ashley. I think the Annie Oakley team would've reached the Golden Earring with this run too. Since Chandra moved quick along the bottom floor and she wouldn't be taken out one room away. And Nick would've used the Mine Shaft shortcut. Still, reaching a center of the temple artifact is good even though the Silver Snakes should've won.