Ep. 059: Are Modern Athletes Actually Better?

Today on No Warmup, the fellas debate whether modern athletes are better than those of the past, sparked by the New York Yankees' new torpedo bat and their MLB record for home runs through three games. LeBron James also discussed Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance in the 1970s on the Pat McAfee Show. The guys dive into whether the difference in performance is due to athletes being bigger, stronger, and faster or advancements in technology, nutrition, and training. On the basketball front, March Madness wrapped up the Elite Eight, leading to a Final Four with all number one seeds: Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida. The guys discuss the lack of Cinderella stories this year. In NBA news, a new version of the Malice at the Palace broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. Lastly, Deion Sanders’ new contract makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. All this and more on No Warmup.

0:00 - Yankees Dominate With New Bats
1:43 - Is Today's Athlete Better Than The LEGENDS?
7:20 - Was LeBron's Take Disrespectful Or Just Confidence?
12:10 - Should MLB (and other Pro Leagues) Embrace Technology?
18:49 - Will This Be The BEST Final Four Ever?
21:40 - Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. Might Be The Next Steph Curry
23:17 - Is Houston's Kelvin Sampson Best Coach In College Ball?
28:40 - THIS Is The Secret Sauce To Be A Superstar
32:00 - NBA Is Struggling With Its 'Soft' Narrative
37:37 - Deion Sanders Is The Leader NIL Era Needs

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