What does it mean to be "red shirted" in college football?

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What does it mean to be "red shirted" in college football?

2006-09-10 09:39:09 · 3 answers · asked by mskillern2004 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)

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An athlete has five years to complete four years of eligibility. Many times, freshman on the team practice, but they do not play so they do not lose the year of eligibility.

They are red shirted.

2006-09-10 09:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Indeed the freshman year is 'the' year to red shirt, however, any year can be the red shirt year.

Yes, it is like a sabbatical in the working world.

2006-09-10 19:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by teachr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

if he does not play his freshman year, that's, "Red shirting", him this way he can play in the 5th year

2006-09-10 16:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by L.S.U. Football 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋