[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. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. 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. 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. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. 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. 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. [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. [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. 2 position in the weekly polls. [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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [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. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [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. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. [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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. [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. As forcold-weather franchises, Joe Namath and Bart Starr obviously did pretty well leading northern teams. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. 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. 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. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. 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 [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into 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. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). [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. 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. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. [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. [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. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. [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. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . 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. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. "We were a great defensive team.". Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. I hope they know what they are talking about.". Jefferson City: 11 . All rights reserved. [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][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. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. 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. [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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. 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. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked 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. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. [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. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. 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). [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]. 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. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Do you have a sports website? 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. 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 don't do the picking, just the coaching. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [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. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [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. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. 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. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. 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 SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [4][33][34] The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. [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. That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Or write about sports? 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. [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. 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. [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. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. [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. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Odds & lines subject to change. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. [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. 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. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. We just couldnt get our offense going. Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. We came to play. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run 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. [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. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. Join our linker program. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. 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. [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. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. [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. [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 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. 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. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. 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. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. 5 position. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 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. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 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. #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. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [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. [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. [35] At Legion Field in the annual Iron Bowl game, Alabama shut out the Tigers for the second consecutive season, this time by a score of 30. 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. Football Tickets. 1961 National Champion Bio Related Biography SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tide's first MacArthur Bowl.
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