Comparison of physical and performance characteristics of NCAA division I football players: 1987 and 2000

Craig A. Secora; Richard W. Latin; Kris E. Berg; John M. Noble

doi:10.1519/R-12852.1

Comparison of physical and performance characteristics of NCAA division I football players: 1987 and 2000

Craig A. Secora, Richard W. Latin, Kris E. Berg, John M. Noble

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The purpose of this study was to compare normative data from present Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association football teams to those from 1987. Players were divided into 8 positions for comparisons: quarter-backs (QB), running backs (RB), receivers (WR), tight ends (TE), offensive linemen (OL), defensive linemen (DL), linebackers (LB), and defensive backs (DB). Comparisons included height, body mass, bench press and squat strength, vertical jump, vertical jump power, 40-yd-dash speed, and body composition. Independent t-tests were used to analyze the data with level of significance set at p < 0.01. Significant differences (p < 0.01) were found in 50 of 88 comparisons. From 1987 until 2000, Division I college football players in general have become bigger, stronger, faster, and more powerful. Further research is warranted to investigate if these trends will continue.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	286-291
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of strength and conditioning research
Volume	18
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/R-12852.1
State	Published - May 2004

Keywords

Body composition
Longitudinal study
Vertical jump power

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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