However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team, said Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, but, we never thought it would be this hard. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. 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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. "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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. [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. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Or write about sports? To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [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. Radio/TV Information. [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. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [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. 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. [6] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 18103. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Do you have a sports website? [30], As they entered their season finale against No. 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 . To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. That bigness didnt come all at once. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 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]. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. Jefferson City: 11 . She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. 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. 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. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. 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. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. 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 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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Later in the year, Texas assumed the No. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. [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. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. 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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. 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. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [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. [37][38] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Texas to 041.[39]. 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. Alabama claims it has won national titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and now in 2020. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. Ht. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [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. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . 2 position in the weekly polls. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. The loss ended Texas hopes for the title and prompted Texas' frustrated coach Darrell Royal to describe the Horned Frogs as "a bunch of cockroaches.". 5 position. During the course of the '61 season both Ole Miss and Michigan State briefly held the top slot but each plummeted in the rankings after losses to LSU and Notre Dame, respectively. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? [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. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. 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. "It's not what they eat and tote off, it's what they fall into and mess up that hurts," he said. 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. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. [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 "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I hope they know what they are talking about.". [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. 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. Gambling problem? [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. Alabama Insider Podcast. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". 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. 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. Volleyball Tickets. Here is an explainer for the. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. [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. [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. [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. Gymnastics Tickets. Do you have a blog? But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [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. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. "We certainly. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. 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. All rights reserved. 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. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Join our linker program. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 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. [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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [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. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). 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. 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. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into 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. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. That devotion began with the likes of Tony Nathan with the Miami Dolphins, and Kenny Stabler on the Oakland Raiders, and continues today with the Bama in the NFL Database. "I don't do the picking, just the coaching. 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 The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. The 1964 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 70th overall and 31st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. 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. 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. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. [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. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. The result was a media feud between the Atlanta and Birmingham papers with the Georgia outlets alleging brutality on the part of Bryants players and Alabama journalists defending the coachs methods. Basketball (M) Tickets. 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. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. [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. [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. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. Softball Tickets. 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. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. 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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. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. 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. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. Under scorching summer heat in the 90s, Alabama football held its fourth practice of fall camp on Tuesday in preparation for the season opener against Miami. 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