----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Brin-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 9:51 PM Subject: Re: Bleacher Bums
> > > Dan Minette wrote: > > > > Personally, I think the answer should be straightforward. In every sporting > > event where the performance is measured against an objective standard: as in > > running, or weight lifting, it is clear that if the best athletes of 50 > > years ago were to find him/herself competing against the also rans of today, > > they'd lose. Think about the 4 minute mile being something rare and > > special. Or, think about Vince's Green Bay Packers lines facing the lines > > of today. > > > Even if they had the same advantages in > training/medical/technology? > No. That's why I chose the date before. > > > > > I'd guess that if the 1930 Yankees were magically transported just before > > opening day, that they would be in the cellar of any division they were in. > > > So are you saying all else being equal, humans today are physically superior to their counterparts of 70 years ago? > No, I think it is mostly due to training and nutrition. That's why I chose just before opening day. There wouldn't be time to learn the new techniques. Indeed, I'd argue that there may not be enough time when someone is 21. IIRC, ball players use to use spring training to get in shape. Now most are in shape when they arrive. Dan M.
