Resumen de Comparison of Selected Physical Fitness and Performance Variables Between NCAA Division I and II Football Players

Marcus A. Garstecki, Richard W. Latin, Marchell M. Cuppett

• 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 # 0.01). Division II players were not found to be better in any of the variables studied.