re: Richt Gets Response from SEC Officials

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I am really just curious about what actually is a first down measurement. Really just for my own personal knowledge.

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I completely understand this. As has been mentioned in this thread, a much more egregious example of this gave Michigan a first down in the 2012/13 Outback Bowl. I always thought that the ball had to nose PAST the inside of the pole. If the chains themselves are the mark, it's good to know.