Answer: redshirts

AnswerCrossword Clue
REDSHIRTSScrimmage attire
REDSHIRTSGaribaldi's men.
REDSHIRTSHolds aside for a year, in college sports
redshirtsREDSHIRT, to keep a college athlete out of varsity play to extend his eligibility
redshirtsA college athlete who is withdrawn from college sporting events during one year in order to develop skills and extend the period of playing eligibility by a further year at this level of competition