Noun
big eight (plural big eights)
In the game of craps, a prominent space on the table where one can place a bet that the shooter will roll an eight before a seven.
Coordinate term: big six
A four-year starter at strong safety (1984-87) for the Buffaloes, Pruitt was a three-time All-Big Eight selection (1985-87) and also a member of the 1980-89 All-Decade Big Eight squad. Source: Internet
The series between the Huskers and Wildcats dates back to the 1905-06 season, as the schools were members of the Missouri Valley, Big Eight and Big 12 Conferences before the Huskers joined the Big Ten in 2011. Source: Internet