 This game was historically significant, because it was a factor in convincing the University of Alabama and its fan base to accelerate the integration of its football team.He played two seasons (1969–70) for the Trojans.In 1969, he was honorable-mention All-PAC-8 and in 1970 he was a second-team All-American, even though he played only four games as a senior, after spraining an ankle in the second game.