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Definition of redshirt
: a college athlete who is kept out of varsity competition for a year in order to extend eligibility
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Redshirt determinations Such a game coming in week three should allow Auburn to play second-and third-team personnel and ultimately decide whether certain true freshman are going to play this season or redshirt.
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Redshirt junior Malik Rosier, redshirt sophomore Evan Shirreffs, true freshman early enrollee Cade Weldon and the recently arrived N’Kosi Perry are vying for the job.
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That starts in the secondary, led by redshirt senior cornerback Bryon Fields Jr. – a Thorpe Award candidate and Provide Day graduate who had two interceptions and six pass breakups last season.
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Dosunmu is a long-time friend of KU redshirt sophomore point guard Charlie Moore, a former standout with both Morgan Park and Mac Irvin Fire.
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Earlier in the day, Kentucky redshirt freshman Tai Wynyard had 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, five rebounds and three assists in New Zealand's 80-69 loss to France.
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Cameron Thomas | Carlsbad | DE | 6-5, 230 | Twitter, 6/29 Notable: Younger brother of SDSU redshirt freshman OL Zachary Thomas has 9 1/2 sacks for Lancers over two seasons.
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With senior Lavon Coleman returning, and redshirt freshman Kamari Pleasant and Sean McGrew pushing for playing time, the Huskies backfield might be the team’s greatest position of strength and depth.
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As a redshirt junior in 2016, Farmer played in 27 games, starting eight times.
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Origin and Etymology of redshirt
from the red jersey commonly worn by such a player in practice scrimmages against the regulars
REDSHIRT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of redshirt for English Language Learners
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sports : a college athlete who practices with a team but does not play any official games
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