SMT Technologies

How football TV’s first down line made its debut

The first down line that football fans see on-screen hasn't always been there. Here's how the innovative technology made its debut.

Meet the team behind the NFL's on-screen first down line

Durham-based SMT Technologies is known for making possible the visual aids you see in sports TV, like the first down line in NFL games.

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Fire brings new life to South Mountains State Park

More than two years after a large fire, plants at South Mountains State Park are thriving. From the UNC School of Media & Journalism: Producer – Rob Gourley, Associate Producer – Kara Kochek, Scriptwriter & Narrator – Minali Nigam, Cameras/Video Editors: Rob Gourley & Bob Gunter, Executive Producer: Dr. Tom Linden, Photographs courtesy of Amanda D. Lasley, Additional video courtesy of Rahima Rahi.