It's been a ton of fun getting random texts during these games from my friend that's a Bucs fan. They're just frothing and crazy. There's a lot of pent-up angst for these folks, and it is fun to watch. Read more

I'm looking to start a eugenics program to breed superathletes so that I can take a cut of their earnings as well as live vicariously through them. Any tips? Read more

Are there any specific gene mutations that have led to some people being better athletes than others? Such as, a gene mutation that allowed for higher pain tolerance or a gene mutation that allowed for less lactic acid buildup? Read more

So, the incredible increase in Olympic swimming times — it's the neat swimsuits and because Michael Phelps really tries hard because he's a good American? Read more

If you were the head of player development of on an NFL team, how would you split your time between (a) identifying the ideal athlete for each particular position and (b) training for improvement? In other words, what is your sense of the breakdown between nature and nurture? Read more

If you took every 20 year old male in America, had complete control over their diet, trained them all to peak fitness, then had them run their fastest mile, what do you think the median time would be? Read more

In your opinion, what are the best examples of extraordinary athletic performance? Does Usain Bolt's 9.58 factor as one?

If you were forced to give a % breakdown of success in sport (in general), how would you break it down by nature and nurture?

Why do so many professional runners / fitness enthusiasts die by way of the heart attack? Does the body have a timer that eventually runs out with too much movement? Read more

Now in my younger days I used to sport a saaaaaaaaag.........when I went to school I carried lunches in a bag.... Read more

Okay so I'm obviously fairly new around here (the hit-or-miss nature of my comments oughtta make that obvious), so feel free to tell me if these questions are dumb or that this isn't the forum for them, but does anyone know the banning policy over at Gawker? And do you know how to get unbanned? I left what I felt… Read more

Scene: The Texas Longhorns Alumni Center. COLT and RICKY are browsing Deadspin. Read more

Man, I really thought he'd reply to me. Seemed like a cool guy. Oh well. Read more

Why in horse racing, like in the Kentucky Derby, do the odds change after you bet, and why should people accept this? I would prefer to know what I am betting on and what the odds are before I do so. Read more

Why would someone make a bet with a bookie when there are many other legal ways to make bets including online Read more

What do you do when a bettor doesn't pay?

How are %'s for what's kicked up determined? Read more

Do you think paying college players will make it more likely, less likely, or have no effect on the ability of organized crime to payoff players to shave points off of games. Read more

What percentage of college football games are rigged? Read more