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The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [30] The Crimson Tide then closed the game win a second, one-yard Trammell touchdown run and won 346. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. After an unsuccessful bid to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event of a tie in their game against Georgia Tech, Alabama defeated both the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta and Tampa at home prior to their victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. [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. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It seemed to work as Auburn was never able to penetrate beyond the Crimson Tide 35-yard-line. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. At 44 years of age, Bryant had already earned a reputation as a miracle worker in rebuilding downtrodden programs such as Maryland, Kentucky and Texas A&M into powers. 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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. 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. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [15][16] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 20. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. [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. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Do you have a blog? 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. [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. 2 position in the national polls. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 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. 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. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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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). 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. "He can't run, he can't pass, and he can't kick," Bryant said of his field general. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [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]. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. 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. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions [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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. [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. [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 students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. [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. This time over the possibility of the Crimson Tide playing in the "The Grandaddy of them All." [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. [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. [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 team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [4][18][19] The Crimson Tide scored the lone points of the game on their second offensive possession when Pat Trammell scored on an 18-yard touchdown run. [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. "We were a great defensive team.". The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. Under scorching summer heat in the 90s, Alabama football held its fourth practice of fall camp on Tuesday in preparation for the season opener against Miami. [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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. [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. [4][5] Fracchia scored first on a two-yard run and was followed with a seven-yard Mal Moore touchdown pass to Red Wilkins. 2 position in the national polls. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. 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. [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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. 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. Read more about our data coverage. 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. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. 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. Join our linker program. 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [43][44] For the 1960 season, the Alabama freshmen squad was coached by Sam Bailey and finished their season with a record of two wins and one loss (21). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Still, the Crimson Tide offense managed to average almost four touchdowns a game and the young man from Scottsboro picked up SEC Player of the Year honors despite his less-than-flashy style. 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. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. Fluker in 2013, when the franchise was still located in San Diego. [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. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. [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. Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. Join our linker program. [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. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. Throughout the ordeal Bryant steadfastly defended his team. 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. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. 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. 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. [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. 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. 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. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. 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. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. Radio/TV Information. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Jefferson City: 11 . I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. He was also named All-SEC. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. Fullback Mike Fracchias 43-yard dash keyed Crimson Tide's 79-yard touchdown drive just eight minutes into the game. [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. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Alabama started the season ranked No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [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. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [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. 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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. [4][6] After a scoreless first quarter, Tulane took a 60 halftime lead after Tommy Mason scored on a three-yard touchdown run. 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. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [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. [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. 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.". Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Four plays later Alabama scored what proved to be the final points of the game on a one-yard Richardson run. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. 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. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). 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