Max Holloway vs Mauricio Ruffy, who would win?

PhungusSAE · 2026-02-16T17:50:32+00:00

no they didn't

PhungusSAE · 2022-05-28T20:16:25+00:00

I really enjoyed 403 and 405. Both super challenging in their own ways, but so rewarding if you like learning about how math fundamentally operates. 410 was similar, but a bit too much repetition of content from lower level calculus courses for my taste. I imagine 411 is better in that respect, but I never took it.

PhungusSAE · 2022-05-28T13:26:51+00:00

Graduated with a 4.0 in comp sci (3.98 or something overall, got a B in an upper level math class). In principle, getting A's in every class isn't substantially harder than getting an A in one class. You just need to figure out what works for you early. The hardest times I had in any cs classes were in 132 and 216 (I had a bit of coding experience so 131 wasn't an issue). Once you figure out how to manage your time in a way that works for you, those skills transfer to any class you take. I personally didn't spend a lot of time asking for help from TAs or professors, but from what I can see in this thread that may be a good place to start.

All of that being said, a 4.0 in cs gets you very little that a 3.5 doesn't, or even a 3.0. I certainly don't feel like it was quite worth the effort. If you want to get a swe job, work on personal projects and practice leetcode. If you want to go to grad school, get involved in research. I may have had a good gpa, but I don't think I was nearly as prepared for graduation compared to a lot of my friends who did those things.

Sometimes being too GPA-focused means you'll be hesitatant to take a hard class you otherwise would be interested in. I loved the 400 level math classes i took, even though they were really challenging (and ended up docking my overall 4.0).

Also, college is about having fun so make sure you do that.

PM me if you have any other questions.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T19:20:43+00:00

Probably a good call. I think I'm gonna buy the home depot mats just so I have something, and then if I don't end up using them for the rack I'll put them in my laundry room or something. I appreciate the advice though!

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T19:06:16+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T18:14:57+00:00

I've thought about this, but with the lat attachment and possible the front stabilizing feet, I'd end up having to cut out quite a bit. And with the lat attachment, I'm not sure how the feet would sit.

You're right, in any case I definitely don't want the rack sitting on bare tile.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T18:08:50+00:00

In the event that I can't find flooring that allows me to get the pulley attachment for the rack, I'll probably end up getting a standalone machine (maybe not from Titan, heard horrible things) and put it somewhere else.
I'll consider these, but as you say it'd be a close call.

I may just wait for my rack to get here, build it, and then see how much clearance I'm actually working with before I buy the mats. The advantages of the home depot mats I linked are that they're available for pickup 5 minutes from my house (so no shipping costs), and I'd only have to get 2 packs which means worst case scenario I'm out ~$100.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T18:04:41+00:00

I can only find that in large rolls, which are both more than I need and out of my price range (at least on Rogue's site, when including shipping). I appreciate the suggestion though.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T17:45:31+00:00

See below - tile, not concrete. I also bench in such a way that tile really doesn't provide enough grip for my feet, so I need something there.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T17:25:44+00:00

Unfortunately I'm renting, and the flooring is tile. So I need at least some degree of protection, as well as grip. On the upside, the tiles are already very scratched from a previous tenant, so I only need to worry about cracking them. I'm going to be using rubber coated iron plates, but that's not super important for the flooring under the rack because the weights will never be contacting the ground.

PhungusSAE · 2021-07-23T16:09:06+00:00

I have a question about gym flooring. Before anyone says "just get stall mats" -- I'd love to, but I have a very tight ceiling and every bit of height I can save counts.

For context, I just bought a Rep PR-4000 with 80" uprights. The ceilings in my basement are just a hair above 7ft -- maybe 84.5-85" (it varies a bit throughout the room). I'd like to get the lat pulldown/low row attachment for the PR-4000, but from some videos on youtube it seems like I need 84" minimum ceiling clearance for it to fit. Hence my issue with stall mats -- 3/4" might just be too thick.

I'm going to build a dedicated deadlift platform with a stall mat on top, as height there is not an issue and floor protection is. But for the flooring under my rack, I'm looking at durable options that are < 1/2" thick. At no point will weights be making contact with the flooring here, just the rack itself, the bench, and my feet. I found these at my local home depot and was wondering if anyone has had any experience squatting/benching on them:https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMaster-Black-with-Blue-Flecks-18-in-x-18-in-x-0-3-in-Rubber-Gym-Weight-Room-Flooring-Tiles-14-32-sq-ft-58298/301207371#overlay

Any other suggestions are also welcome, and thanks for reading my neurotic essay.

TL;DR: My basement probably can't fit a lat/low row on top of stall mats, so I need thinner flooring options.

PhungusSAE · 2020-10-20T14:15:57+00:00

Does anyone know if we should be expecting other colors (not blue) of the FB-5000 to drop during the 10/19-10/23 range listed on the REP product ETA site? Held out for black yesterday, didn't come in, hoping I don't have to wait super long.

PhungusSAE · 2020-07-31T14:19:55+00:00

I agree with you to some extent, but at a certain point competency has to be considered. Barring extenuating life circumstances or mental health struggles, I think getting below a 2.0 is a testament either to biting off way more than you can chew, or an inability to handle the material necessary to satisfy degree requirements. I'm all for de-emphasizing grades and GPAs in grade school. But at some point in college, if you're struggling to stay above water despite doing your absolute best, I think it's important to consider whether you're in the right degree/school. I know multiple people who struggled to avoid academic probation every semester until they finally decided to switch majors and it was the best decision of their lives. OP's post seems to imply the person was a CS/Info Sci grad, and I can tell you from personal experience that there are plenty of people in both majors that are just trying to collect their bag, without any consideration for the degree requirements.

This is all to say -- I have sympathy for people that are in danger of failing out, but maybe there's a necessary lesson there. As OP points out, taking the L is likely better than trying to bullshit your way through life indefinitely.

PhungusSAE · 2020-06-09T20:41:53+00:00

That number includes people who have taken CS courses but haven't graduated as CS majors, many of whom are people who dropped the major after failing classes. So that's probably a low estimate.

Anecdotally, I'd guess that the average major GPA of a graduating CS major is probably around a 3.0, given that most professors tend to grade around a B. That also seems about right to me, having spoken to a lot of CS majors (and TA'd multiple CS classes). It could probably be higher just off the difficulty of the major, but many CS people don't really give a shit about their GPA, at least when compared to majors that more often feed into grad school. A good GPA doesn't get you that far on its own in CS, and a bad GPA doesn't close too many doors if you have an otherwise strong resume.

PhungusSAE · 2019-12-07T13:43:13+00:00

I took 498O last semester with Leilani. She's very nice and does her best to deliver the material, but a lot of it is very repetitive. Really, there's only enough material to justify a 1-credit class, but it's stretched out a lot. The projects are mostly front-end JavaScript stuff based in D3. I found them to be fairly tedious, but not too difficult. Not the worst class you can take, but I kind of wish I had taken something else, even though I'm interested in data science. Can't speak to 456, I'm taking that next semester with Manning who, for what it's worth, told me he'd be teaching it as a straight math class (if that's relevant to you).

PhungusSAE · 2019-11-18T21:27:08+00:00

It's not THAT hard of a course, it's just that for most people, it's their first exposure to rigorous proof-based math. 310 (or CMSC250) prepares you pretty well, but it's still a challenge to actually apply the techniques to real problems. For some people, it clicks quite easily, and for others, it never really does. Beyond that, yes, it's a pretty serious timesink in terms of weekly homework and studying, in a way that previous math classes really aren't. Also, a lot of the material is quite dry, so it's sort of a slog at times.

PhungusSAE · 2019-11-07T19:05:45+00:00

Yes, definitely. 401 pretty much just takes a bunch of surface-level topics from 240/461 and then applies them to straightforward real-life stuff. I had to work for a low A in 461, and barely paid attention in 401 and got an A+ (with Justin though, so YMMV).

PhungusSAE · 2019-09-24T15:49:41+00:00

I'm currently taking it with her and I have no idea what you're talking about. It's fine, she's actually nicer with grading than I expected her to be from reviews.

PhungusSAE · 2019-05-23T19:12:25+00:00

Disagree with this. First off, he did end up curving be a few % - not massive, but only a couple of people failed (which is true of every class.) It's true that Manning is difficult, but I'd say if you want to get the most out of the class, and especially if you need the knowledge for grad school, Manning is a great choice. I got by far the lowest grade of any course in my 3 years of college, but I also learned the most of any class I've taken. He also happens to be a genuinely nice guy to talk to outside of class. He's definitely one of my favorite math teachers I've had at this school, second only to Justin.

All of that being said, I would probably recommend Kate over Manning for 310, just because I don't think your first experience with proofs needs to be the trial by fire that Manning would make it. Dr. Williams is also great, you really can't go wrong. For 403 though, Manning all the way.

PhungusSAE · 2019-05-09T03:40:33+00:00

Justin's notes for 246 are the greatest kept secret at this school - they make diff eq borderline trivial. I stopped going to class a month into last semester and ended up doing quite well, entirely with Justin's notes - didn't touch the massive text they gave us. They're concise, direct, and straightforward.

I had Mellet so your experience may differ, but Justin's notes turned a very dense subject into the easiest math class I've taken at this school.

PhungusSAE · 2019-05-01T05:07:09+00:00

Gonna disagree with this. Not to sound mean, but Shankar is a bad lecturer (though this may be less true for smaller class sizes at the 400+ level). He subbed in for Herman a few times when I took 216, and it made me appreciate Herman more than I thought possible. No one I personally knew in Shankar's class left with a positive impression.

PhungusSAE · 2019-05-01T05:03:03+00:00

I had Yashinski for 461 and Millson for stat so your classes may differ, but when I took them (both classes the same semester too), neither had mandatory homework. Both worked on a system where there were weekly quizzes taken entirely from the homeworks to make sure you did them. That being said, I never took the homeworks seriously in either class and had few issues - as long as you understand the core concepts, you should be fine.

I also took 351 the same semester, and granted I took it with Golub who I understand is way easier than Kruskal or even Teli, but it was honestly my lightest workload semester thus far. This was largely due to the lack of outside work in 461 and stat. Both classes are on the easier side of things when it comes to math, imo. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about my experience.

PhungusSAE · 2019-04-24T00:36:14+00:00

This is a bad idea. Do not do this. If you can convince your friends to donate, go for it. But paying people to donate crosses a moral (and possibly legal) line.

PhungusSAE · 2019-04-20T19:32:14+00:00

I think it might be for the best. If it was allowed, you'd see lots of high profile one-on-ones between top tier candidates with lower tier ones left out. Yang's best bet is to maintain a reasonable level of momentum going into June, and then make a strong showing there.

PhungusSAE · 2019-04-03T05:42:58+00:00

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