It references the Joyce Collection's holdings of American college football game programs issued from 1960 to 1969, excluding bowl games and all-star charity games. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. Find out more. 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. 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 [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 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][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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. [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). [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [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. 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. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. [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. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. [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. [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. It turned out those would be the easiest points scored all day as the game turned into a defensive slog from there on out. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. 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. 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. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? [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. 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. [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. 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. [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. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. That bigness didnt come all at once. [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. The Crimson Tide then took the free kick that ensued 49-yards for a touchdown with the points made on a 36-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet for a 150 lead. I hope they know what they are talking about.". 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [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 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1961 NCAA University Division football season. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. 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To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [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. [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. [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. 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. 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. 5 position. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. [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. 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. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. Here is an explainer for the. [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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Alabama responded later in the period with a 14-yard Hudson Harris touchdown run to take the lead and then added a 35-yard Tim Davis field goal in the third that made the final score 106. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [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. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. 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. [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. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. We came to play. 2 position in the weekly polls. 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. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. 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. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". [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. 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. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 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. [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 did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. . 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. Later in the year, Texas assumed the No. In anticipation of the invitation, Los Angeles Times columnist Jim Murray traveled to Birmingham to see Alabama in action against Georgia Tech and penned a series of articles that were less concerned about allegations of brutality on field brutality than the inability of black players to gain access the Crimson Tide sideline. [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 Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. 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. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [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. 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. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. [45] Alabama points were scored on a six-yard Dale Layton touchdown pass to Jerry Beard, a nine-yard Layton touchdown run, a 26-yard Larry Wall touchdown run and a 37-yard Tim Davis field goal. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. 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. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". 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. 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. [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. [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. 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. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Do you have a sports website? [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. 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. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. "1961: Alabama wins the national championship". [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats 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 Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. [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. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 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. [61], In their final game of the season, Alabama tied the Auburn freshman team 77 before 7,000 fans in the rain at Cliff Hare Stadium. 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). 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 [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. [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. "All he could do was beat you.". "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). 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. [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. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". [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. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. 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. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. 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. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 17 position after their victory over Tampa. 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. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 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