[12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Or write about sports? 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. [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. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [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. 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. 1 ranking but, once again, Alabama got an assist from the team from Fort Worth as the Longhorns fell to TCU 6-0 in Austin. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster 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 [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. There was no media viewing period. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. [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. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. 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. That's another story, but certainly being led by the greatest college football coach in history is an important factor to consider when thinking about which team is the best in history. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. Wt. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. 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 We just couldnt get our offense going. [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. [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. [13] After a three-yard Glenn Glass touchdown early in the second quarter made the Volunteers' lead 200, Alabama responded with their only points of the game on a 13-yard Laurien Stapp touchdown pass to Leon Fuller that made the final margin 206. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [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. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. 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. [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. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. [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. 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. [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. 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). 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. [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. 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. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "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. [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]. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Poised take over as the least Crimson Tide franchise in the NFL is the Los Angeles Chargers, who haven't drafted an Alabama players since tackle D.J. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". 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. That calm was broken the next week when Atlanta papers plastered pictures of the injured Granning in his hospital bed on their front pages accusing Holt of intentionally causing the injury. 2 position in the national polls. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. 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 next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. [41][42] In the second, Pat Trammell scored on a one-yard run, Tim Davis connected on a 35-yard field goal and Trammell threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Richard Williamson. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. [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. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. Bryant's absolute conviction made it impossible for those in attendance to doubt he was dead serious but beyond those doors uncertainty carried a little bit more weight. [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. [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. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide footballAP & UPI national champions, 1961 Southeastern Conference football standings, 1961 NCAA University Division football season, 1961 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team, 1961 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, 1972 NCAA University Division football season, "2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book", "Football Bowl Subdivision Records: Consensus National Champions", "Power-packed Tide, stuns Bulldogs in 326 romp", "Crimson Tide wins 170 to remain undefeated", "Tide scores 240 win on soggy grid as Fracchia stars", "Texas takes top spot; Alabama ranked second", "Bama heads to Sugar Bowl with 340 win over Auburn", "Mighty Tide rolls over Razorbacks, 103", "Neighbors, Winston lead; Fracchia, Trammell picked", "NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape", "Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible", "Namath, McKinney spark Baby Tide to 2014 victory", College football national champions (poll era), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1961_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football_team&oldid=1131819777, 1961 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 22:26. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of American college football game programs issued from 1960 to 1969, excluding bowl games and all-star charity games. 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. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. [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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [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). 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. He was also named All-SEC. 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. [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]. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [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. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. All rights reserved. That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. 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. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. [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. 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. 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. 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. [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. Gymnastics Tickets. Jefferson City: 11 . The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 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. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. And beat them he did. 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. 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. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. 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. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [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. It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. 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. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 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 . If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. 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. Do you have a blog? [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [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. 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. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. 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. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. 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. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. [47] After a scoreless first quarter, State took a 60 lead in the second quarter on a 66-yard Wayne Gaines touchdown pass to Bobby Jones. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. 4 position. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. [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. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Organizers of the Rose Bowl game were considering inviting the team from the Yellowhammer State back to play in the New Years Day classic for the first time since 1946 in order to face the powerful Ohio State squad who remained undefeated (but bearing one tie on their record). But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [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. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. 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