[47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [37][38] Tommy Brooker connected on a 30-yard field goal for Alabama in the third and Dan Petty tied the game in the fourth for Texas with his 20-yard kick. [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. [12][13] Early in the second quarter, Trammell scored his second touchdown on a 16-yard run. 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. We came to play. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Jefferson City: 11 . [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. 2 position in the weekly polls. [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. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. The 1964 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1964 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 70th overall and 31st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. [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. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history Jimmy Bank Aug 20, 2020 10:00 AM EDT Image courtesy of Jimmy Bank Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryant's fourth Alabama. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. 4 position. [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. 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. [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. 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. 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. 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. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [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. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. [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. 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. 17 position after their victory over Tampa. 2 position in the weekly polls. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [46] Green Wave touchdowns were scored by Bill Hatchett on a one-yard run in the first and on a pair of fourth-quarter scores that were set up by Crimson Tide turnovers. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. [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. 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. [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. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. "We were a great defensive team.". 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [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. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. 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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Alabama then closed the game with a pair of Namath touchdown runs and a touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer in the second half that made the final score 326. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. [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. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [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. 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. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. Basketball (W) Tickets. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. [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. 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 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. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? [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. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. With an 11-0 record (7-0 SEC), the Crimson Tide was ranked No. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. "We certainly. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [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. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). . With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 SEC) vs Auburn Tigers (19-10, 9-7 SEC), Jumbo Package: NFL Combine plan for Bryce Young, new LB coach hired, A revamped coaching staff just might bring some fire back to the Alabama defense, Alabama Baseball Routs Jacksonville State. "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. 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 open the 1960 season, the Crimson Tide scored 21 second quarter points en route to a 216 upset over the Georgia Bulldogs at Legion Field. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. The first was on a one-yard Mike Fracchia run, the second on a one-yard Pat Trammell run and the third on a 30-yard Bobby Skelton pass to Bill Oliver. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [9][10] The last touchdown of the game came in the final minute of the fourth quarter when Bud Moore returned an interception 32-yards and made the final score 210. 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. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. 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. Alabama started the season ranked No. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. 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. 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. 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 position. Radio/TV Information. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". [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. 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. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. Find out more. That's total, in the 10 regular season games, which included six shutoutsfive straight to end the regular season. [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. [24][25] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 1615. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. 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. [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. 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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). "We certainly weren't very big, and we got a lot of attention for that over the next few years. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. 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. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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 Houston Texans. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. [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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. 1 and the sportswriter's assessment seemed merited as the Hawkeyes ripped off four straight wins out of the gate. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. Read more about our data coverage. We just couldnt get our offense going. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. He was also named All-SEC. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. 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. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 2 position in the national polls. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). [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. [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. 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. Softball Tickets. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Alabama football all-time roster: Offensive starters and backups Teams SEC Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Iowa Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska. 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. 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. 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. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. 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. 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. Tracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by Team, Active Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by Position, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By Team, Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by Round, NFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL Teams, Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. [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. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. 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. As forcold-weather franchises, Joe Namath and Bart Starr obviously did pretty well leading northern teams. 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. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. 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. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 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 [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. Or write about sports? The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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