The Alabama offense, led by quarterback Pat Trammell, didn't set any sportswriters chasing metaphors to describe its brilliance. [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. Find out more. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. "We were a great defensive team.". [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. [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. 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. [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. [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. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [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. That's another story, but certainly being led by the greatest college football coach in history is an important factor to consider when thinking about which team is the best in history. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The Crimson Tide then proceeded to win all six of their regular season games that remained. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. Join our linker program. Ht. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [15][16] On the Houston drive that ensued, Billy Richardson intercepted a Don Sessions pass and returned it to the Cougars' 18-yard line. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). "All he could do was beat you.". The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. 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. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLTracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFLAlabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by TeamActive Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by PositionAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By TeamFormer Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL DraftAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by RoundNFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL TeamsAlabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. [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. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. [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). As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. We just couldnt get our offense going. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. Over the previous decade the Crimson Tide suffered no less than five losing seasons and, at one point, endured an agonizing 17-game losing streak. Odds & lines subject to change. [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]. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. 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). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . "We certainly. 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. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 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. [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. 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. [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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. 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 [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. [23], Behind a 24-yard game-winning Richard ODell field goal with only six seconds left in the game, the Crimson Tide upset the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 1615 at Grant Field. 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. [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. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. 2 position in the weekly polls. "I don't do the picking, just the coaching. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [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. 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. 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. 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. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. 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. 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. The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 4 position. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Find out more. All rights reserved. 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. When Tennessee jumped out to a three-point lead the next week, it marked the last time a team would hold the lead against the Crimson Tide squad that year. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. 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. [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. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . Basketball (W) Tickets. The incident went unflagged and almost unnoticed during the game and wasn't mentioned for several days after (Sports Illustrated didn't even mention it in their weekly college football roundup). 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. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. After Alabama was recognized as national champions by the major wire services, it capped the season with a 10-3 victory overthe Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sugar Bowl. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. 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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. 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. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. 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. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [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 '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. [13] Later in the first quarter, Tennessee took a 140 lead after a Tommy White fumble was recovered by Cotton Letner and returned 41-yards for a touchdown. The Crimson Tide then defeated Houston in their final road game of the season and then returned home and defeated Mississippi State on homecoming in Tuscaloosa. Before selecting Jameson Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Lions had drafted just 13 Crimson Tide players, yet 32 had played for the franchise that's been around since 1929. [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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. 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. [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. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions 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. 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.". See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. 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. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. [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. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [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. 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 We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. "It's not what they eat and tote off, it's what they fall into and mess up that hurts," he said. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. 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. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. 2 position in the national polls. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. 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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [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. 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 [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. [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. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. That's total, in the 10 regular season games, which included six shutoutsfive straight to end the regular season. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. 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. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [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. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. Watch/Listen. 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