Here are some historical strength numbers for comparison purposes.
1990
Chris Zorich bench-pressed 475 lbs.
Only five players were at 405 lbs. or better
1991-92
Over 40 players bench-pressed over 400 lbs.
The entire starting d-backfield ran sub 4.40's
All of the linebackers benched over 400 lbs.
1993
24 Irish players benched at least 400 lbs.
Tim Ruddy bench-pressed a school record 505 lbs.
Bryant Young and Jim Flanigan bench-pressed 495 lbs. each
2005
Two players could hang clean 300 lbs.
Eight players could squat over 500 lbs.
Two players could bench-press at least 400 lbs.
One player was able to leap at least 35 inches on his vertical jump
2008
25 players could hang clean 300 lbs. with 19 others on the borderline.
34 players could squat 500 lbs. or better with 13 on the borderline.
24 players could bench-press at least 400 lbs. with 18 on the borderline.
23 players were able to leap at least 35 inches on his vertical jump with 11 on the borderline.
Paul Duncan: 475 lbs. bench, 550 squat, 335 hang clean.
Eric Olsen: 485 lbs. bench, 655 squat, 325 hang clean.
Dan Wenger: 405 lbs. bench, 600 squat, 305 hang clean.
Chris Stewart: 485lbs. bench, 585 squat, 300 hang clean.
Sam Young: 425 lbs. bench, 550 squat, 335 hang clean.
