[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. 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. Do you have a sports website? [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 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. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . [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. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. 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. [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. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [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. 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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [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. [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [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. [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. 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. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the 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. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. 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. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. [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. 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. 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. [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. [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. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [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]. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. The 1995 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 1995-96 college football season, competing in the Western Division in the Southeastern Conference.The team played their home games at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. 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. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. 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. 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] 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. Ohio State's rank remained respectable as the Buckeyes kept the "L" column empty but as long as Alabama kept winning the team from Columbus couldn't pass them in the polls. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. 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 next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [30], As they entered their season finale against No. 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. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [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. As forcold-weather franchises, Joe Namath and Bart Starr obviously did pretty well leading northern teams. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [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. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [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. 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. 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[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. 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. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [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. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. 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. 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. 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. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. Football Tickets. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. "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. [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. "It's not what they eat and tote off, it's what they fall into and mess up that hurts," he said. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. 2 position in the weekly polls. 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. 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. [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. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [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. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. 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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. 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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. 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 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. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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 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. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. [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. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 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 The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 150 halftime lead on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse [ 17 ] victory. 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