When a kid imagines being a Division I athlete, their mind quickly wanders to the glamour of having their names called out as one of the starters. This doesn’t happen without a little bit of handwork, however. For some athletes this handwork is aided by a year without playing, instead focusing on building skill and muscle.
Ryan Murphy and Bo Blight joined the Charlotte family this summer and, though for different reasons, both became redshirted.
When an athlete is marked as a “redshirt,” it indicates the player will not play for the team for a year in an effort to build up their strength and develop skills.