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This game is eight-on-eight; that's why fans wander the stands wearing "Ninth Man" jerseys.
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There's been some discussion of a task force of maybe four-on-four, or eight-on-eight, or twenty-on-twenty, or whatever the formula ends up being, that would try to breath new life into the McCain bill or an effort to pass legislation like that.
Press Briefing By Mike Mccurry ITY National Archives 1998
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The respondents stated that there were 12 players on each team, and they played eight-on-eight, which meant that the girl received "fair and equitable" playing time.
The Georgia Straight 2010
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The Showdown, an eight-on-eight soccer match-up, was an exhibition featuring some of the most recognizable faces in both basketball and soccer.
Dime Magazine (dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers Camron Ghorbi 2010
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Arena football features eight-on-eight play on a 50-yard, indoor field.
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Scroll Capital Partners, pitched the Armor as a low-cost, high-energy entertainment option that would appeal to families in the recession, featuring high-scoring, eight-on-eight professional games and ticket prices around $20.
Los Angeles Business News - Local Los Angeles News | Los Angeles Business from bizjournals 2009
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Arena football features eight-on-eight play on a 50-yard, indoor field.
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Players will be evaluated in the following drills: 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, four-cone drill, standing broad jump, agility drills, position-specific drills and eight-on-eight.
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Twenty players will suit up for each game, which features an eight-on-eight format with similarities to other indoor football leagues.
unknown title 2009
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Twenty players will suit up for each game, which features an eight-on-eight format with similarities to other indoor football leagues.
unknown title 2009
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