Kenny Easley played with an impeccable sense of anticipation. That’s what helped him make 32 interceptions as an NFL safety, and paved his path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where Saturday his bronze bust will be unveiled.
But what about the anticipation of UCLA? His alma mater deserves some credit for allowing him to patrol the back end of the defense, rather than directing him to the other side of the ball, as so many schools hoped to do.
“The majority of the schools that came in were recruiting me as a quarterback,” said Easley, 58.