NCAA
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3-4 defense
A defensive personnel formation with three down linemen and four linebackers. On subsequent reference, simply 3-4 is acceptable as long as the context is clear.
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4-3 defense
A defensive personnel formation with four down linemen and three linebackers. On subsequent reference, simply 4-3 is acceptable as long as the context is clear.
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shorthanded
One word.
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power play
Two words, unhyphenated, when used as a noun: the Sabres spent 14 minutes on the power play Two words, hyphenated, when used as an adjective: a power-play goal
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Horizon League
On subsequent reference in copy, Horizon is acceptable.
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Coastal Athletic Association
In headlines and on subsequent reference in copy, CAA is acceptable.
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Big West Conference
In headlines and on subsequent reference in copy, Big Sky is acceptable; in subsequent reference in copy only, BWC also is acceptable.
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Big Sky Conference
In headlines and on subsequent reference in copy, Big Sky is acceptable.