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Plaschke: USC-UCLA crosstown rivalry makes overdue history with two Black starting QBs

Por: Los Angeles Times Sports November 18, 2022

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Vince Evans remembers the crosstown rivalry for its unrivaled terror. Before the 1976 game, Evans received a letter that contained the N-word with a warning: “If you go out there against UCLA, we’re going to blow your brains out.” Such was the life of a Black quarterback. “Imagine being a young kid playing under that kind of duress and pressure,” Evans remembered. “It was tough.” Jimmy Jones remembers the crosstown rivalry for its... + full article



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