title: Comparison of selected physical fitness and performance variables between NCAA Division I and II football players.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare selected physical fitness and performance variables between National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and II football players. The subjects included offensive and defensive starters, excluding kickers and punters from 26 NCAA Division I and 23 Division II teams. Offensive players were grouped and compared by the following positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, and line. Defensive players were grouped and compared by the following positions: line, linebackers, and backs. Division I players were better in 58 of 117 comparisons (p < or = 0.01). Division II players were not found to be better in any of the variables studied.
authors.affiliation: Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA.
authors.forename: Marcus A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Garstecki
authors.forename: Richard W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Latin
authors.forename: Marchell M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Cuppett
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D005538:Football / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012016:Reference Values; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States; D014495:Universities