"I don't do the picking, just the coaching. 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. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. 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). [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. All rights reserved. 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. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. 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. 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. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 4 position. 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. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. [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. Alabama started off hot needing just six plays to score. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. 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. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [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. . [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:48AM. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. 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. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. 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. [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. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. Basketball (M) Tickets. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. [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. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. That's total, in the 10 regular season games, which included six shutoutsfive straight to end the regular season. [4][13] Ray Abruzzese fumbled the first play of the game for Alabama to set up the Vols' first score on an eight-yard Bill Majors touchdown pass to Charles Wyrick. 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. 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[14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 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. 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. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. 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. 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. It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. 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. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [60] State retook a 1413 lead in the third on an eight-yard Reed to Inman pass, but Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown on a 36-yard Ron McKinney run that made the final score 2013. 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. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. That bigness didnt come all at once. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. [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]. Football Tickets. [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. 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. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. 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 . Do you have a blog? [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. [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. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. Do you have a sports website? 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. Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. Or write about sports? [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [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. Gymnastics Tickets. Then Iowa's championship hopes went awry when they hit the heart of their conference schedule and they dropped four straight. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). Wt. [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. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. The first season under Bryant saw the Crimson Tides first winning season in five years and the next put them in a bowl game for the first time in six. 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[17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. [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. [21][22] After a one-yard Cotton Clark touchdown run extended the Alabama lead to 290 in the third, the Crimson Tide scored 22 fourth quarter points to win 510. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. [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. 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. 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. 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. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [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. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to 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. [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. [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. [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. Find out more. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. [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. 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 [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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. 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 Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [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. The highlight of the attack was the infamous "whoopee pass" where the halfback would move through the line and Trammel would sort of under-hand the ball to him. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Volleyball Tickets. 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. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. [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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . 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. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. 2 position in the national polls. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [7] In their first road game of the season, the Crimson Tide scored a touchdown in the final minute that prevented an upset by the Tulane Green Wave in this 66 tie at New Orleans. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. And beat them he did. He was also named All-SEC. 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