re: Modern College National Champion vs. Past Super Bowl Champions

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72 Dolphins and 85 Bears had more or less modern day athletes.

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Average weight 85 Bears O-line: 270

Hard to get other measurables, but I bet Alabama would compare favorably in strength and especially speed. Add to that the fact that Jeudy, Tua, and HR3 are simply better than anyone the Bears had at those positions and that the schemes are more complicated today and you have a very competitive modern squad vs any team 3 decades past or older.

Toughness is a question, and so is professionalism and experience, but the difference in the quality of athlete is a decided advantage for the modern team.

I'd go modern NC team beats Superbowl teams of the early to mid 80's at least 2/5 depending on the squads. The farther back you go the higher the ratio.