Harold had executed this play countless times during his football career. Facing a one-on-one situation, he lowered his shoulder, prepared to make an open-field tackle on a simple crossing route thrown to UCLA’s Michael Sturdivant. However, immediately upon impact, Perkins needed help to leave the field after lying face down. That tackle against the Bruins on September 21st would mark the last play Perkins participated in for the remainder of the season.