[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. [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 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Read more about our data coverage. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1960 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) in the 1962 and 1963 drafts. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. [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. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. During the regular season, Alabama scored an average of over 28 points per game while the defense was also amazing college football fans. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. [45] Auburn scored their only points in the fourth on a touchdown pass from Frank James to Reggie Allen, and in the loss, the Tigers fumbled the ball eight times with Alabama having recovered seven of them.[45]. [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. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. [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. 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. 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. [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. 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 Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. Join our linker program. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. 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. 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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. 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]. 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. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Wt. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. [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. [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. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! We present them here for purely educational purposes. 2 position in the national polls. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. [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. [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. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. 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. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. [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 Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. [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. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. We just couldnt get our offense going. 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. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. [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. [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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. 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. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [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. [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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [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. 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 [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. 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. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. 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. 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. [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. 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. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. That bigness didnt come all at once. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [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. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. Basketball (W) Tickets. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. Watch/Listen. Jefferson City: 11 . [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 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. [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. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [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. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. 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. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. 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. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. [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. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. Radio/TV Information. 5 position. Do you have a sports website? [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. 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. 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. [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. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. [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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 1961 NCAA University Division football season. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [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. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [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. Softball Tickets. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. 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. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. 4 position. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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. "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. Which NFL teams have had the most, and fewest, former Alabama Crimson Tide football players on their roster over the years. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. [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. 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. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [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. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). There was no media viewing period. Or write about sports? 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. [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. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [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. 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. [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. And beat them he did. 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. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. 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. The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. As forcold-weather franchises, Joe Namath and Bart Starr obviously did pretty well leading northern teams. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. 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 high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Eventually he was forced to take legal action against the most egregious of his attackers in the media. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. [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. The Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. [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. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [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). [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". 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. The three years leading up to the championship season were marked by continued progress but frustrating setbacks that made the prospect of the championship seem almost unattainable. "But the cross currents of our time are such the two are interrelated.". Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [27] Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games. All rights reserved. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. "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. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." [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. "We certainly. Jefferson City, Mo. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. I hope they know what they are talking about.". [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. 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. [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. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. Or write about sports? 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