[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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [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. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [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. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. 5 position. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. Radio/TV Information. [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. [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). [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. [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. That bigness didnt come all at once. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. The Texans finished the 2021 season tied for the top spot, but took a step toward moving back after selecting wide receiver John Metchie III and linebacker Christian Harris in the 2022 NFL Draft. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. [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. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. He was also named All-SEC. 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. I hope they know what they are talking about.". 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. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. Ht. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [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. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. 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. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [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. 5 position for their game against Tulane. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. 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. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. Alabama started the season ranked No. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Basketball (M) Tickets. To open the 1960 season, the Crimson Tide scored 21 second quarter points en route to a 216 upset over the Georgia Bulldogs at Legion Field. 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. [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. Do you have a blog? 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. 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.[58]. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. 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. [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. "I don't do the picking, just the coaching. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. [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. 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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [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. 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. 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. [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. 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. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. 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][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. That's total, in the 10 regular season games, which included six shutoutsfive straight to end the regular season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Wt. [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. 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. We came to play. 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. [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. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. [24][25] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 1615. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. [4][33][34] The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [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. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet 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. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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). [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. [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. [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. 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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. 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. [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. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. 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. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [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. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. Read more about our data coverage. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. 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