Aggies football program was the first to blueshirt in the early 2000s; other football programs include Oklahoma State. A pinkshirt refers to a female athlete who misses a season due to pregnancy. The pinkshirt is only applicable if they do not compete during that season. Eligibility is deferred to the next year. See also Postgraduate year References External links NCAA Frequently-Asked Questions on Redshirts, Age Limits, and Graduate Participation. Note: site requires account to access Redshirt Freshman Findlaw.com definition of Redshirt College sports in the United States Sports terminology