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Archive Home > 2009 > January > 01 > While watching college football today, try not to overlook a link to the past

While watching college football today, try not to overlook a link to the past

By John Branch / The Bulletin
January 1, 2009

Before there were four downs in football, before six points were awarded for a touchdown, even before there was an annual Rose Bowl or something called the National Football League, there were chains on the sideline.

Since 1906, football teams have needed 10 yards for a first down. From the....

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