Quote Originally Posted by JohnBKistler View Post
As is "matriculate"...unlike the others, it is a word, but its definition doesn't fit the football meaning for which it is used.
While we're on da subjeck--

< rant >

Orientation is a good noun derived from the verb to orient. "Orientate" is not a good verb & only persists in the language via continual misusage.

Likewise defense is a perfectly viable noun derived from the verb to defend. It is not a valid verb except in the mouths of imbecile or un(der)educated former athletes doing commentary. You don't "defense" a play, you defend against it.

< /rant > (for the moment...)