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[18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 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. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. [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][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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Gymnastics Tickets. Here is an explainer for the. 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. 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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:48AM. 1 in the final AP poll of the season receiving 26 of 48 first place votes cast. 1960 Southeastern Conference football standings, 1960 NCAA University Division football season, 1960 Mississippi State Maroons football team, 1960 Furman Purple Hurricane football team, 1960 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, 1972 NCAA University Division football season, "Alabama turns loose fleet backs to humble Bulldogs", "Vols bounce on Tide bobbles to win 207", "Alabama scores twice in hurry then hangs on to beat Houston", "Bama scored early, holds on for 70 victory", "Alabama runs up highest score in 9 years with 510 win over Furman", "Sudden death period ruled out for Tide, Tech", "NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape", "Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1960_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football_team&oldid=1094146019, 1960 Southeastern Conference football season, 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 21 June 2022, at 01:16. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [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. Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. Or write about sports? [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. 61 m footbl roster (PDF) - University of Alabama Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators University of Alabama Athletics Main Header Main Navigation Menu Sports Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W) Football Golf (M) Golf (W) Gymnastics Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis (M) Tennis (W) Track & Field, Cross Country Volleyball Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. Basketball (M) Tickets. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. 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. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. 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 Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. Do you have a blog? [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). Watch/Listen. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. 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. 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][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. 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. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. [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. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. [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. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [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. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [5], After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. Minus the Cardinals, who spent most of their years in Chicago and St. Louis, none of the AFC or West teams have been especially known for drafting Alabama players, although some who led their teams were Kenny Stabler, Shaun Alexander and Derrick Thomas. All rights reserved. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. 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 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. Brandon Miller has been failed by the adults around him many paid handsomely who are meant to safeguard his interestsand, more importantly, to tell the truth. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. 2 position in the weekly polls. 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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. [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. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. [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. Basketball (W) Tickets. [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. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. [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. All rights reserved. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. [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. 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. [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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. #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. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. 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. [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. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [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. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [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. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. 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. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. [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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. 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. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. 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