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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Find out more. 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 [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]. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. 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. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). The incident went unflagged and almost unnoticed during the game and wasn't mentioned for several days after (Sports Illustrated didn't even mention it in their weekly college football roundup). [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. The Crimson Tide then took the free kick that ensued 49-yards for a touchdown with the points made on a 36-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet for a 150 lead. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. Do you have a sports website? Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. [21][22] Fourth quarter points were scored on a blocked punt for a safety, and touchdowns on a 62-yard Walter Cureton touchdown run, a 52-yard Laurien Stapp pass to Jerry Spruiell and a five-yard Stapp run. That bigness didnt come all at once. [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. 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. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. After an unsuccessful bid to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event of a tie in their game against Georgia Tech, Alabama defeated both the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta and Tampa at home prior to their victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Tracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by Team, Active Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by Position, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By Team, Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by Round, NFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL Teams, Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . Watch/Listen. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. [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. 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[24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. 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 It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. 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. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 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 [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. 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. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. Jefferson City, Mo. [46] Green Wave touchdowns were scored by Bill Hatchett on a one-yard run in the first and on a pair of fourth-quarter scores that were set up by Crimson Tide turnovers. 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. [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. Jefferson City: 11 . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [30] After a one-yard Laurien Stapp run in the third extended the Alabama lead to 260, Tampa scored their only points on a three-yard Ronnie Perez touchdown pass to Charles Truelock. Join our linker program. [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. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. Note: This page is a finding aid to materials in the Joyce Sports Research Collection in the Department of Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. 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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. 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. 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. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. 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 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. 2 position in the weekly polls. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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 . The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Join our linker program. After a victories over Houston on homecoming and on the road at Mississippi State, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1952 season when they defeated Furman 510. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. There was no media viewing period. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. 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. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [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. Under scorching summer heat in the 90s, Alabama football held its fourth practice of fall camp on Tuesday in preparation for the season opener against Miami. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The result was a media feud between the Atlanta and Birmingham papers with the Georgia outlets alleging brutality on the part of Bryants players and Alabama journalists defending the coachs methods. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. 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. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. All rights reserved. The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. 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. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. 4 position. [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. Do you have a sports website? The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. [45] Alabama points were scored on a six-yard Dale Layton touchdown pass to Jerry Beard, a nine-yard Layton touchdown run, a 26-yard Larry Wall touchdown run and a 37-yard Tim Davis field goal. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. 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. [13] Later in the first quarter, Tennessee took a 140 lead after a Tommy White fumble was recovered by Cotton Letner and returned 41-yards for a touchdown. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [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. [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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. [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. [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. 5 position for their game against Tulane. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [6] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 18103. [9][10] Later in the quarter, Alabama's lead was extended further to 90 after Charles Binkley snapped the ball over the head of Russell Morris on a punt attempt and out of the endzone for a safety.

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