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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
I think the game, like in most athletic competitions, has changed because the athletes have changed.
They are generally bigger (and at the same time leaner), faster, more agile, just all around better physical specimens on both sides of the ball.
That is going to change how the game gets played.
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^^^^ This .... without question. The top QBs and receivers routinely make plays every week that no one did back in the 70s. With maybe an exception or two. The passing accuracy, the speed, size, and one handed catches.
And the linemen are beasts ... big, fast, strong, agile beasts
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The game changed because today's players are better.... and if you don't like today's football .... you MUST be a Steeler's fan
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I keed .... I like defense too
