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. Wt. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. Join our linker program. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. [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. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Football Tickets. [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. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. [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). Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 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. 2 position in the weekly polls. [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. [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. Watch/Listen. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. 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 [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. 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 never lost a game that Trammell started under center. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. 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. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [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. 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. [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. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. There was no media viewing period. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. 5 position. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. Gambling problem? [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. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. 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. 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], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school's illustrious football history. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. Or write about sports? [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. 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 team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. [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. 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. [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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. [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. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. [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. 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. [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. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. 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. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. 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. [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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Jefferson City: 11 . "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. [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. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer Paul "Bear" Bryant, Alabama finished 11-0 after a 10-3 victory against the Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. [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. Volleyball Tickets. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They finished with a record of eight wins, one loss and two ties (812 overall, 511 in the SEC) and with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. [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. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [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. 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. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". [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. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays., Fracchia didnt let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. 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. [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. 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). To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. 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. Gymnastics Tickets. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. Alabama started the season ranked 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. Or write about sports? 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 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. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. 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. He was also named All-SEC. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. The Alabama offense, led by quarterback Pat Trammell, didn't set any sportswriters chasing metaphors to describe its brilliance. [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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [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. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. [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. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. 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. [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 just couldnt get our offense going. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. 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. [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. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. The Razorbacks final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass as the clock finally ran out on the New Orleans contest to bring Alabama's undefeated national championship season to a close. Do you have a blog? But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. [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 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [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. 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. [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Basketball (M) Tickets. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. 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. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. 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"He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [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. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. [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. 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. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 17 position after their victory over Tampa. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. "All he could do was beat you.". [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. Join our linker program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. [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. Of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy & transfer! 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