However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. They finished season undefeated with eleven wins (110 overall, 70 in the SEC), with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl and as consensus national champions. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. . [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. [4][5] The Bulldogs then scored on a 12-yard Langdale Williams touchdown pass to Carlton Guthrie that ended Alabama's bid for a shutout and made the final score 326. The Alabama offense, led by quarterback Pat Trammell, didn't set any sportswriters chasing metaphors to describe its brilliance. [45][46][47] The Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead after they scored on a 12-yard Pat Trammell touchdown run in the first quarter and on a 32-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. The Crimson Tide started the season by plowing through a trio of road games with Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt giving up just four field goals along the way. [21][22] After a one-yard Cotton Clark touchdown run extended the Alabama lead to 290 in the third, the Crimson Tide scored 22 fourth quarter points to win 510. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [60] After the Bulldogs took a 70 first quarter lead on a six-yard Ray Reed pass to Tommy Inman, Alabama tied the game 77 on an eight-yard Namath touchdown run early in the second. Alabama opened the season with a win over Georgia on the road in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their home game at Ladd Stadium in week two. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 SEC) vs Auburn Tigers (19-10, 9-7 SEC), Jumbo Package: NFL Combine plan for Bryce Young, new LB coach hired, A revamped coaching staff just might bring some fire back to the Alabama defense, Alabama Baseball Routs Jacksonville State. [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. 5 position. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. Alabama football all-time roster: Offensive starters and backups Teams SEC Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Iowa Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. 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The 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. We came to play. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. [6][25][26] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 100 halftime lead on a 33-yard Tim Davis field goal and a five-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Bill Oliver in the second quarter. [4][21][22] After Bobby Skelton threw and eight-yard touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the first, he followed it with a three-yard touchdown pass to Richard ODell in the second quarter. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. [6][41][42] After Billy Richardson gave Alabama a 70 first quarter lead with his 11-yard touchdown run, they scored 17 second quarter points and took a 240 halftime lead. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-0) Points For: 297 Points/G: 27.0 (10th of 111) Points Against: 25 More Team Info Alabama School History 1961 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results [6][29][30] Alabama took a 140 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of four-yards by Billy Richardson and one-yard by Pat Trammell, and after a 26-yard Tim Davis field goal in the second quarter led 170 at halftime. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [44], After the Crimson Tide was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 103 in the 1962 edition of the Sugar Bowl in what was the first all-time meeting between the schools. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. [12], In their annual rivalry game against Tennessee, early turnovers proved costly for the Crimson Tide in this 207 loss to the Volunteers at Knoxville. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. That's total, in the 10 regular season games, which included six shutoutsfive straight to end the regular season. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? During the course of the '61 season both Ole Miss and Michigan State briefly held the top slot but each plummeted in the rankings after losses to LSU and Notre Dame, respectively. In the locker room after the game Alabama trainer Jim Goostree, a graduate of Tennessee, handed out cigars to the Crimson Tide players creating one of the most famous traditions of the Third Saturday in October. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. The 1995 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 1995-96 college football season, competing in the Western Division in the Southeastern Conference.The team played their home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. [22] Against the Volunteers, Alabama won 343, and the victory was both the first for Alabama over Tennessee since the 1954 season and the largest since their 510 win in 1906. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. Over the previous decade the Crimson Tide suffered no less than five losing seasons and, at one point, endured an agonizing 17-game losing streak. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1961 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1962 and 1965 drafts. The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. Kristi Patrick turned a lifetime passion into a popular blog called the LadyinRed, which for years followed Crimson Tide athletes in the pro ranks, especially the NFL. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. The highlight of the attack was the infamous "whoopee pass" where the halfback would move through the line and Trammel would sort of under-hand the ball to him. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. [4][5] After a 37-yard Pat Trammell touchdown pass to Butch Wilson in the third, the Crimson Tide scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns that extended their lead to 320. Alabama led the nation in total defense and scoring defense, and they shut down Arkansas for a 10-3 win in the Sugar Bowl to complete an 11-0 season. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. The Razorbacks final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass as the clock finally ran out on the New Orleans contest to bring Alabama's undefeated national championship season to a close. Alabama then closed the game with a pair of Namath touchdown runs and a touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer in the second half that made the final score 326. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. [37][38] Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 1964 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 70th overall and 31st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. Ohio State's rank remained respectable as the Buckeyes kept the "L" column empty but as long as Alabama kept winning the team from Columbus couldn't pass them in the polls. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Yet four years after that fateful meeting - and half a century ago this year eleven of the 89 freshmen in that room celebrated the first of six titles the man known as "the Bear" would bring to Tuscaloosa. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. Maybe they did and maybe they didn't but the high poll ranking came in handy as the season progressed since, like any national championship, gaining the title depended a great deal on the fortunes of other teams vying for the prize over the course of the season. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Join our linker program. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [6][41][42] After Billy Richardson gave Alabama a 70 first quarter lead with his 11-yard touchdown run, they scored 17 second quarter points and took a 240 halftime lead. Find out more. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Record: 10-1 (4th of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 5th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: Bear Bryant (10-1) Points For: 289 Points/G: 26.3 (9th of 120) Points Against: 39 More Team Info Alabama School History 1962 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results Roster [2][3][4] After a scoreless first quarter, touchdowns were scored on a three-yard run by Tommy White and on runs of one and nine-yards by Bobby Skelton that made the halftime score 210. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays., Fracchia didnt let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. Season Stats | Roster Date Opponent Location Result Recap Notes Stats Photos Video 9/23/61 at 1961 Football Archives - University of Alabama Athletics Skip To Main Content Alabama responded later in the period with a 14-yard Hudson Harris touchdown run to take the lead and then added a 35-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third that made the final score 106. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The three years leading up to the championship season were marked by continued progress but frustrating setbacks that made the prospect of the championship seem almost unattainable. It makes sense, though, since the franchise is located on the other side of the country, and in the heart of a conference other than the SEC. [4][13] Ray Abruzzese fumbled the first play of the game for Alabama to set up the Vols' first score on an eight-yard Bill Majors touchdown pass to Charles Wyrick. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. These players included the following: Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. This was followed with a 13-yard Henry Lesesne touchdown pass to Marion Starling for the Commodores and a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run for Alabama that made the halftime score 286. [61] After the Green Wave scored their only points on the first play of the game when Leon Verriere recovered the fumbled kickoff in the end zone for a touchdown, Alabama responded on the next drive and tied the game 66 after Namath threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ray Ogden. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Alabama took a 70 lead when Namath threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer, and Auburn tied the game 77 on the kickoff that ensued after Tucker Frederickson returned it 92-yards for a touchdown.[58]. [56][57] For the 1961 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one tie (201). [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Perhaps the most famous and certainly the most infamous game during the 1961 season was the Georgia Tech contest on Nov. 18 at Legion Field. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. [14], A week after their first loss of the season at Tennessee, the Crimson Tide returned home and shutout the Houston Cougars 140 on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. Basketball (W) Tickets. Alabama started the season ranked No. [6][33][34][36] The Crimson Tide took a 340 halftime lead after first-quarter touchdown runs of one-yard by Pat Trammell and 30-yards by Larry Wall and second-quarter touchdowns on a four-yard Trammell pass to Richard Williamson and runs of 12 and one-yard by Wall. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. Alabama Insider Podcast. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [20], Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 510 victory at Denny Stadium. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). 61 m footbl roster (PDF) - University of Alabama Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators University of Alabama Athletics Main Header Main Navigation Menu Sports Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Football Golf (M) Golf (W) Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Track & Field, Cross Country Volleyball Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. In anticipation of the invitation, Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Murray traveled to Birmingham to see Alabama in action against Georgia Tech and penned a series of articles that were less concerned about allegations of brutality on field brutality than the inability of black players to gain access the Crimson Tide sideline. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. Jefferson City, Mo. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [29][30] After a scoreless third quarter, the Crimson Tide closed the game with a one-yard Larry Wall touchdown run in the fourth quarter and made the final score 240. [6][37][38] After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide scored their only touchdown on a 16-yard Mike Fracchia run for a 70 lead. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. To open the 1960 season, the Crimson Tide scored 21 second quarter points en route to a 216 upset over the Georgia Bulldogs at Legion Field. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [7] In their first road game of the season, the Crimson Tide scored a touchdown in the final minute that prevented an upset by the Tulane Green Wave in this 66 tie at New Orleans. [4][5] The Bulldogs then scored on a 12-yard Langdale Williams touchdown pass to Carlton Guthrie that ended Alabama's bid for a shutout and made the final score 326. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1961 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) between the 1962 and 1965 drafts. After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [41][42] Alabama then closed the game with a six-yard Richardson touchdown run in the third and a 34-yard field goal in the fourth to win 340. [12][13] Trammell then scored the final touchdown of the game in the third on a three-yard run that made the final score 356. "We certainly. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. 4 position. Touchdowns were scored in the third quarter on a 66-yard Benny Nelson punt return and a 26-yard Jack Hurlbut pass to Red Wilkins and in the fourth quarter on runs of three-yards by Eddie Versprille, two-yards by Marlin Mooneyham and on a 28-yard Mal Moore pass to Jimmy Dill. Before selecting Jameson Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Lions had drafted just 13 Crimson Tide players, yet 32 had played for the franchise that's been around since 1929. The first season under Bryant saw the Crimson Tides first winning season in five years and the next put them in a bowl game for the first time in six. 2 position in the weekly polls. Still, the Crimson Tide offense managed to average almost four touchdowns a game and the young man from Scottsboro picked up SEC Player of the Year honors despite his less-than-flashy style. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. [20][21] After their win, Alabama was formally extended an invitation to compete in the inaugural National Trophy Bowl at Washington, D.C., only to later decline the invitation. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. [27] Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team, said Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, but, we never thought it would be this hard. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. The coach doesn't release scholarship information, so there's always a little bit of doubt and guesswork involved, yet there are some things that stand out about the 2023 Crimson Tide at this point. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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