The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history Jimmy Bank Aug 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT Image courtesy of Jimmy Bank Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant's fourth Alabama. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. [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. Jefferson City: 11 . Of course, another way to look at it is every NFL franchise has had at least 11 former Alabama players over the years, which is remarkable. Bryant, according to sportswriter Clyde Bolton wasn't concerned about the high ranking but his reaction to the ranking had a ring modern Alabama fans would find familiar. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. 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. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. If you saw our All-Time Alabama Players Drafted by Team database, you know that Washington has selected the most Crimson Tide players over the years, followed by the Packers, Cardinals and Giants. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). "We were a great defensive team.". [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [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. 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. [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. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. [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. [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. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. 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. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. 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. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. [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. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. [26], In the week that led into this game, Bear Bryant and Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Dodd agreed to make a request to then SEC commissioner Bernie Moore to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event the game was tied at the end of regulation. [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. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. He was also named All-SEC. [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. Odds & lines subject to change. 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 The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. 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. [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. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [6][16][17] After a scoreless first quarter, the Wolfpack scored their only points of the game on a one-yard Roman Gabriel touchdown run for a 70 lead. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Alabama Insider Podcast. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [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). 2 position in the national polls. 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. 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. [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. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. "I can't see how a fellow can sit in New York and Birmingham and tell how good a football team a thousand miles away that he hasn't seen will be," Bryant said. 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. [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. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. [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. [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. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". [45] Auburn scored their only points in the fourth on a touchdown pass from Frank James to Reggie Allen, and in the loss, the Tigers fumbled the ball eight times with Alabama having recovered seven of them.[45]. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. 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. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [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]. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. [23], Behind a 24-yard game-winning Richard ODell field goal with only six seconds left in the game, the Crimson Tide upset the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 1615 at Grant Field. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. 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. 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). 5 position. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. 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. 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. When Tennessee jumped out to a three-point lead the next week, it marked the last time a team would hold the lead against the Crimson Tide squad that year. [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. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. 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. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. [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. Join our linker program. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. 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. He was preceded by his reputation and accompanied by that powerful charisma that forced people to pay attention when he entered a room and concentrate for all their worth when he began to speak. [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). [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 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. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [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. We just couldnt get our offense going. 4 position. [58] The 1961 freshman squad was noted for its being led by Joe Namath at quarterback after he chose to attend Alabama after he received more than 50 athletic scholarship offers from other schools. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. 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. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. [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. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. 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. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. [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. Or write about sports? The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [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. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. [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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. 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. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [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. Find out more. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [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. Gymnastics Tickets. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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