Historic USC vs. UCLA rivalry to finally showcase two Black QBs

Written by on November 18, 2022

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 unrivaled finality.

Despite . . .



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