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Post by oldmanvb on Jun 18, 2024 22:23:37 GMT -5
Just looked at Wisconsin’s pre-season schedule for comparison. Of 9 pre-season matches, 4 are in Madison, 2 are in Milwaukee (Stanford and Texas) 2 are true road matches and 1 is at a neutral site. Our pre-season scheduling is a mystery and has been for some time. Is it due to the fact there is no air conditioning? Or has that situation ever been remedied? Does the team practice in Huff or somewhere there is air conditioning? It probably makes sense to not schedule matches in Huff in August. It also highlights the need to develop a volleyball facility.
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Post by rogero1 on Jun 18, 2024 22:31:21 GMT -5
Is it due to the fact there is no air conditioning? Or has that situation ever been remedied? Does the team practice in Huff or somewhere there is air conditioning? It probably makes sense to not schedule matches in Huff in August. It also highlights the need to develop a volleyball facility. I’m sure the team would appreciate you donating a HVAC to cool down Huff or for a new volleyball facility.
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Post by northwoods on Jun 19, 2024 8:31:11 GMT -5
With the exception of the lack of home games, I really like our nonconf schedule. Looks like a good opportunity to notch W’s before the B1G grind starts. Not sure what the RPI impact may be….wins against WKU & Dayton would probably help.
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Post by kevinmalone on Jun 19, 2024 8:35:20 GMT -5
With the exception of the lack of home games, I really like our nonconf schedule. Looks like a good opportunity to notch W’s before the B1G grind starts. Not sure what the RPI impact may be….wins against WKU & Dayton would probably help. Everyone says that about their non conference schedule prior to the season and then the non-conference schedule gets played
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Post by GoGophs on Jun 19, 2024 9:04:25 GMT -5
With the exception of the lack of home games, I really like our nonconf schedule. Looks like a good opportunity to notch W’s before the B1G grind starts. Not sure what the RPI impact may be….wins against WKU & Dayton would probably help. Agreed. If Illinois can feed off the momentum and keep up the play they ended last season with, this could be a great non con schedule for them.
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Post by PostPrime on Jun 19, 2024 10:38:49 GMT -5
Is it due to the fact there is no air conditioning? Or has that situation ever been remedied? Does the team practice in Huff or somewhere there is air conditioning? It probably makes sense to not schedule matches in Huff in August. It also highlights the need to develop a volleyball facility. It’s wild a Big 10 team not having air conditioning. Now with departments losing 21% of the budget, I don’t see facilities getting better.
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Post by mosser on Jun 19, 2024 12:15:22 GMT -5
Madi Miles is the commit per her Instagram.
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Post by BigDigEnergy on Jun 19, 2024 12:27:52 GMT -5
My guess based off socials is Madison Miles. 6’1” OH from Boiler Jrs. Just guessing though, no real obvious option rn. You called it!
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Post by kevinmalone on Jun 19, 2024 13:09:55 GMT -5
Does the team practice in Huff or somewhere there is air conditioning? It probably makes sense to not schedule matches in Huff in August. It also highlights the need to develop a volleyball facility. It’s wild a Big 10 team not having air conditioning. Now with departments losing 21% of the budget, I don’t see facilities getting better. how in this day in age with the revenue that Illinois Athletics is simply getting from TV right cant figure out a way to put an air conditioner on top of Huff and runs some vents and lines down into the ceiling - seems pretty ridiculous then you go look at the visiting team locker room
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Post by oldmanvb on Jun 19, 2024 14:15:14 GMT -5
I understand the reluctance to spend money on a facility they keep saying will be replaced in the “foreseeable future.” I’ve suggested this before. Rotate the court 90 degrees, run the seats to the ceiling on each side, adding an additional 1500 to 2000 seats without pole obstructions, air condition, fix the locker rooms. Find somewhere for fitness and weights. What remains is a modern facility while maintaining the Huff traditions, all at a tiny fraction of the cost of a new building. Get some senior level engineers or architects to draw up plans as a senior project.
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Post by Pasquale on Jun 19, 2024 14:19:06 GMT -5
Welcome to the Illini family, Madi! Looking forward to having you join the team!
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Post by pointillinois on Jun 19, 2024 15:55:24 GMT -5
It’s wild a Big 10 team not having air conditioning. Now with departments losing 21% of the budget, I don’t see facilities getting better. how in this day in age with the revenue that Illinois Athletics is simply getting from TV right cant figure out a way to put an air conditioner on top of Huff and runs some vents and lines down into the ceiling - seems pretty ridiculous then you go look at the visiting team locker room I read somewhere (probably News-Gazette) that cost of installing A/C for Huff Gym was north of $10M.
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Post by rogero1 on Jun 19, 2024 17:04:37 GMT -5
how in this day in age with the revenue that Illinois Athletics is simply getting from TV right cant figure out a way to put an air conditioner on top of Huff and runs some vents and lines down into the ceiling - seems pretty ridiculous then you go look at the visiting team locker room I read somewhere (probably News-Gazette) that cost of installing A/C for Huff Gym was north of $10M. Anyone here have $10M+ lying around to buy Huff A/C? I can help pitch in with a $100.00 to start the fundraising. 😉
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Post by exit237a on Jun 19, 2024 18:04:48 GMT -5
Welcome to the Orange and Blue, Madi! I-N-I!
EDIT: Looks like the Instagram embed feature isn't working right now but if you copy/paste the URL into your browser it shows up. Here's the text from Madi's post: I am so excited and grateful to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Illinois!! A B1G thank you to Coach Chris, Jen, Krista, and Eli for this amazing opportunity! A huge thank you to my club coaches Jasmine, Chandra, and John. Thank you to all my teammates who have been like family to me! I-L-L!!! 💙🧡 @tavcrecruiting @illinivball @boilerjuniorsvb @hsegirlsvolleyball
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Post by exit237a on Jun 19, 2024 18:15:35 GMT -5
Just now got Madi added to the roster in the first post of the thread and her name is linked to her Hudl page.
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