redshirt
/ˈrɛdˌʃɜrt/
verb
- To keep a college athlete out of competition for a year to extend their eligibility.
- They plan to redshirt the new recruit so he can train with the team for a year before playing.
- Coaches often redshirt players who need to recover from injuries or improve their skills.
- The university decided to redshirt the talented freshman to give him more time to adjust.
noun
- A college athlete who is kept out of competition for a year to extend their eligibility and allow more time for training or development.
- The quarterback decided to become a redshirt his freshman year to gain strength and learn the playbook.
- The coach explained that being a redshirt would give the young player an extra year to develop.
- As a redshirt, he practiced with the team every day but did not play in any games.
- A shirt that is red in color.
- He packed his favorite redshirt for the trip because it matched his jacket.
- She wore a bright redshirt to the picnic so her friends could spot her easily.
- The team's uniform includes a redshirt and white pants for home games.