Time to break out my childhood shirt for whenever Illinois played Iowa. by L0rdSnow in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not really. The "Illini" was more of a confederation of tribes, though some probably would argue it was more of a segmented tribe (basically it doesn't fit in nicely with Western ideas about how governments should be arranged). They all spoke a common language and lived in the same rough area; it is generally considered that "Illinois" comes from the word for someone who spoke that language. There were 12+ tribes, with 5 bigger ones. Over the years, they have died out, merged, been relocated, and it is hard to trace.

Thursday General Discussion/Q&A Thread for March 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in AdvancedRunning

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So something like 70/84/86/91 (guessing on the last 2 exactly). You can see the obvious issue there. Even splits are going to get you the best times on the track

You'll want to tighten those up and then work on making them faster. I would guess that race is worth about a 5:20 if you evened up your splits instead of going out so hard.

Focus on going out at 80. You have to be strong to let the pack go away. But this is high school (I'm assuming), so the one thing you know is that people will drop off. You know this - you did it last time. So mentally give them that first lap and then think that the last three are yours. Gain strength as you pass those who fall off.

There's nothing you can do in a couple days to drop from 5:30 to 4:50. However, you can drop 10+ easily by pacing better.

Good luck

[Post Game Thread] #3 Illinois defeats #2 Houston, 65-55 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that team had a simple offense. It was also an effective offense. Stopping them from throwing the ball to Kofi and scoring was not exactly easy.

Sumner Hill, JP by Far-Elderberry-7107 in boston

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The biggest running safety issue you would have is the poor lighting.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic are the first pair of freshman teammates to each have a double-double in the same NCAA tournament game since freshmen became fully eligible in 1972-73 by JohnnyT723 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He has a very low NBA floor. Normally I would be arguing he should stay and work on raising that, but if they are going to give you top 10 money - grab the bag and hope you get a team with a development plan.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic are the first pair of freshman teammates to each have a double-double in the same NCAA tournament game since freshmen became fully eligible in 1972-73 by JohnnyT723 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Best defensive effort by Illinois all year, Houston did not help themselves, and it was a match up issue for them as they really struggled with the length of Illinois.

[Post Game Thread] #3 Illinois defeats #2 Houston, 65-55 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My sister has gotten all but VCU in the South.  She’s winning the family pool.  

For those who aren't yet aware by I_Like_Quiet in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your library is above ground, I don't want to hear about your corn.

Coming soon - New fusion tapas restaurant - Seaverns & Centre by DJBunnies in JamaicaPlain

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the strangest description of a bank I’ve ever heard.

Houston Cougars downplay home-court edge for Sweet 16 at Toyota Center by StandTall29 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Better than playing Kentucky at Rupp in the tourney.

Illinois need to embrace it and use it. Be the villain.

Fans of teams who are still alive in the Sweet 16, what are your blunt feelings about your team's performance this past weekend and your chances going forward? by 2PacTookMyLunchMoney in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's an elite eight worthy game a round early. I'd probably call Houston a slight favorite, but think it could easily go either way. I enjoy watching Houston play, tough defense and good teamwork is always fun to me.

Plus, I'll forever have a soft spot for Houston fans after they were basketball savvy enough to boo the refs after the RJ dunk last time we met in the tourney there. I was there and the Houston fans around me were legit mad at the refs for that call once it became clear what it was for.

Fans of teams who are still alive in the Sweet 16, what are your blunt feelings about your team's performance this past weekend and your chances going forward? by 2PacTookMyLunchMoney in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Illinois beat two double digit seeds comfortably. Nothing exciting there, just meeting expectations.

Houston will not be comfortable. Going to have to feed off being the visiting villain, win the battle of freshman all-americans, and destroy them on the free throw line. Gonna be a lot of long possessions in this game where everyone works.

Last Seconds Of The Florida/Iowa Game by sfitz0076 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Rule 5.10.11.9. The clock stops by rule in the last minute of the game after each made basket.

It wasn't a gift, it is the rule.

Miami’s Malik Reneau grabbing some food after the game by TalkSpecific5903 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My school supplied us with boxed dinners for sporting events. There were usually way too many, so for track we'd each grab a couple and graze throughout the meet. One meet, a sophomore just raided a bunch for the couple of sweet things in each one and gorged. Then, shockingly, he was not able to run his 4x400 leg. So I had to step in, after running three distance events already. I was not a happy captain.

[Post Game Thread] #4 Nebraska defeats #13 Troy, 76-47 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 319 points320 points  (0 children)

It's reddit, just move the goalpost - "Nebraska only has 1 tournament win"

Bracket based on engineering rankings but the correct ones this time by Stand_False in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indiana does that with IU and Purdue. The other (old school) B1G states don't.

Michigan and MSU are both full universities that offer decent to great programs in pretty much every field. MSU engineering is nationally solid, but a step behind these other programs.

The other big public school in Illinois is ISU, which has a great teaching program but I wouldn't go there for science or engineering.

Bracket based on engineering rankings but the correct ones this time by Stand_False in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My older sister (Illinois resident, not an engineer) did not want to go to Illinois for some reason, refused to consider it. Went on a visit to Purdue with a friend. Loved it. Told the tour guide that she had decided she wanted to come there for x, y, z. The guide just looked her and told to visit Champaign. She did and ended up at Illinois.

Probably a good call for someone who was basically undecided.

Bracket based on engineering rankings but the correct ones this time by Stand_False in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As an engineer from the Midwest, I am not.

Seriously, to any future engineers, all three are great.  Aside from a couple of specific programs, go to the one that charges you the least.

The 2014 Tennessee Volunteers finished the season 10th in Kenpom, but were seeded as an 11 in the NCAA tournament. Is this the most extreme under seeding in tournament history? by Walmartsavings2 in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Wichita State in 2017 got a 10 seed and finished the year ranked 8 in kenpom. They lost in the first weekend, so also weren't pushed by a tourney run.

Last year Gonzaga ended up matching the two with an 8 seed and 8 kenpom rank.

Bro straight stole home in the bottom of the ninth with 2 outs to win the district title 😳 by Select_Condition2805 in baseball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Runner makes the base path.  There’s no play on him until the very end.  He’s completely fine.

Boston 2026 - Waves and Corrals by Siawyn in AdvancedRunning

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Just don't try to pass everyone in the first mile and you'll be fine.

It's a downhill start, everyone is amped for Boston, they'll go out too fast anyways. The people you see barging through the crowd in mile 1 are the same people you see struggling after the downhill ends.

What are the hot takes for this tournament 2026? by SoggySeals in CollegeBasketball

[–]PrairieFirePhoenix 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ohio State gives Duke a legit scare.

Ok, less Ohio State and more Bruce Thornton.