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(1941 Arizona yearbook)

The above image shows a Utah player diving for the ball after running for a first down and then fumbling. Utah recovered the ball and went on to a 24-0 win. But that is not why we gathered here today. Instead, our focus is on the chain gang and, specifically, the down box.

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