Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. "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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. If we had, it could have been a different ball game.. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. [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. Jordan was a major contributor on Alabama's 1961 SEC and National Championships. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. 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. Volleyball Tickets. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. 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. When Tennessee jumped out to a three-point lead the next week, it marked the last time a team would hold the lead against the Crimson Tide squad that year. 4 position. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. We just couldnt get our offense going. [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 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. 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. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. And Bryant has something very specific to tell his new team that winter morning. 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. Find out more. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. [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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. 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We present them here for purely educational purposes. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. 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. [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. 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. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [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]. Gymnastics Tickets. 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. [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. [58] The 1961 freshman squad was noted for its being led by Joe Namath at quarterback after he chose to attend Alabama after he received more than 50 athletic scholarship offers from other schools. Template:College Football National Champion navbox. SEC Champion Alabama defeated Southwest Conference Co-Champion Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, marking the Crimson Tides first MacArthur Bowl. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. [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. 3 in the AP poll behind Iowa and Ohio State. Join our linker program. [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. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [30], As they entered their season finale against No. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. 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. 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. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 2021 | 2020 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [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. [11] In their game against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide rallied to a 210 victory after being held scoreless in the first half. [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. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [6] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 18103. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. Basketball (M) Tickets. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. 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. [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. 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. Alabama started off hot needing just six plays to score. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Softball Tickets. [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 segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. Alabama's defense halted drive on its own 10 late int he first half, and other at the 7 during the third quarter. [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 students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. Bryant's absolute conviction made it impossible for those in attendance to doubt he was dead serious but beyond those doors uncertainty carried a little bit more weight. Organizers of the Rose Bowl game were considering inviting the team from the Yellowhammer State back to play in the New Years Day classic for the first time since 1946 in order to face the powerful Ohio State squad who remained undefeated (but bearing one tie on their record). Billy Neighbors was a unanimous selection to the 1961 College Football All-America Team at the tackle position. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 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