Zhawks did this really nice breakdown of the average ratings of division one players(Minus walkons) that I am finding very instructive. I do have questions, however, for the experienced coaches in general.

Obviously the overall ratings numbers go down from division to division, but do you think the ratios hold true. In other words, with a theoretical pulling numbers out of the air set of ratings, would the equivilant ratingss for division two be more or less the same but ten/12/whatever points lower across the board, or are some ratings categories dropping much faster than others as you move across divisions? I rather suspect, personally, that the amount of change in the Stamina/DUrability/Work ethic is minimal changing divisions, but apart from that?

If I had to guess without thoroughly looking, I'd say defense has the biggest drop throughout the divisions.

Quote: Originally posted by kmasonbx on 12/29/2009If I had to guess without thoroughly looking, I'd say defense has the biggest drop throughout the divisions.

I would think this holds true from 2 to 3 more than 1 to 2 as there are quite a few excellent DEF guys out there from what I have seen in my limited experience.

I personally would expect it to move to extremes. While in D1 they are great at everything, D3 they are a good shooter or a good Defensive guy there is no all around type player usually.