[18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the 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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. [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. 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. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. 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. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. Do you have a sports website? [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 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. Alabama started the season ranked No. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [4][33][34] The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. [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. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions 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. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. That turmoil had captured the nation's attention earlier that year when a bus carrying integrated passengers was firebombed near Anniston and the riders aboard attacked by a mob. The first was on a one-yard Mike Fracchia run, the second on a one-yard Pat Trammell run and the third on a 30-yard Bobby Skelton pass to Bill Oliver. [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. 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. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Template:College Football National Champion navbox. [5], After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. 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. 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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. 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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. [6][8][9] Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter on a 22-yard Pat Trammell pass to Tommy Brooker for a 60 lead. Or write about sports? But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Ht. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:48AM. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. [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. They then closed the regular season with wins over Georgia Tech and Auburn in the Iron Bowl and captured the national championship as awarded by the major wire services. The Texans finished the 2021 season tied for the top spot, but took a step toward moving back after selecting wide receiver John Metchie III and linebacker Christian Harris in the 2022 NFL Draft. "We were a great defensive team.". [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. 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. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [51] In having led his team to both the SEC and national championships, Bear Bryant was recognized as the AP, UPI and coaches' SEC Coach of the Year.[51]. [4][18][19] The Crimson Tide scored the lone points of the game on their second offensive possession when Pat Trammell scored on an 18-yard touchdown run. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. [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. 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. 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 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. "We certainly. [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. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. Jefferson City: 11 . I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. 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. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . 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. The result was a defense almost impossible to run against - opposing offenses averaged less than 45 yards a game - and damned difficult to pass on as well. All rights reserved. Do you have a sports website? [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. They scored on an eight-yard Jimmy Nail touchdown run, a 47-yard Thomas Wells field goal and on a three-yard Stanley Gann touchdown run. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. Alabama Insider Podcast. Granted, there will still be some movement eventually, as Alabama still has four players set to arrive over the summer, but by our count the Crimson Tide roster appears to be at exactly where. [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. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. [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. 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. He was also named All-SEC. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [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. Minus the Cardinals, who spent most of their years in Chicago and St. Louis, none of the AFC or West teams have been especially known for drafting Alabama players, although some who led their teams were Kenny Stabler, Shaun Alexander and Derrick Thomas. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. "I don't do the picking, just the coaching. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. 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. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. [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. 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[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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [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][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. Join our linker program. After Alabama was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, it capped the season with a 10-3 victory overthe Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. 4 position. The loss ended Texas hopes for the title and prompted Texas' frustrated coach Darrell Royal to describe the Horned Frogs as "a bunch of cockroaches.". [9][10] The last touchdown of the game came in the final minute of the fourth quarter when Bud Moore returned an interception 32-yards and made the final score 210. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. [20][21] The Crimson Tide scored first-quarter touchdowns on a five-yard Mike Fracchia run and a nine-yard Pat Trammell pass to Butch Wilson and a pair of Tim Davis field goals in the second quarter for a 203 halftime lead. Basketball (M) Tickets. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. 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. We just couldnt get our offense going. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. At 44 years of age, Bryant had already earned a reputation as a miracle worker in rebuilding downtrodden programs such as Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M into powers. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. [20][21] They then closed the game with touchdown runs of eight-yards by Billy Richardson in the third and one-yard by Trammell in the fourth quarter. [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. 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. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . #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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. 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