The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. 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. [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. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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). 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. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. 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. The "Bear" went on to become the Best All-Time NCAA College Football Coach. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. 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. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. [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. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [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. Brandon Miller has been failed by the adults around him many paid handsomely who are meant to safeguard his interestsand, more importantly, to tell the truth. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th 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. 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. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [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] 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. 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. [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. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. 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. A hard fought win in overtime clinched the conference title for Alabama. 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. "We certainly. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. [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. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. 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. [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. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Basketball (W) Tickets. Read more about our data coverage. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. Alabama touchdowns were scored on Pat Trammell passes of 12-yards to Richard Williamson and two-yards to Bill Battle in the second and on runs of five-yards by Trammell and 45-yards by Eddie Versprille in the fourth quarter. 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. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. Do you have a sports website? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. [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][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Barely had tempers cooled than Los Angeles newspapers began kicking up a fuss over the Alabama football team. We present them here for purely educational purposes. But he had never succeed in leading a team to the national championship. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [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. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. [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. Poised take over as the least Crimson Tide franchise in the NFL is the Los Angeles Chargers, who haven't drafted an Alabama players since tackle D.J. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [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. [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). 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). To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Do you have a sports website? Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. 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. 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. 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. Do you have a blog? Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. Watch/Listen. 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. [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. [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 was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [4][5][6] Alabama took a 100 halftime lead after Tim Davis connected on a 41-yard field goal in the first quarter and Mike Fracchia scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. . 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. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Academic Year Hometown High School; 10: Keith: Weber: Quarterback: 6-0: 182: So. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. [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. [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]. "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. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". [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). [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. [28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. College Football Game Programs 1960-1969. [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. Basketball (M) Tickets. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. 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 Plainsmen had only suffered a single loss that season, a 10-3 defeat at the hands of Tennessee in the season opener. The Crimson Tide started the season by plowing through a trio of road games with Georgia, Tulane and Vanderbilt giving up just four field goals along the way. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. 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. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 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. 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. 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. [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. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [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 1960 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1960 NCAA University Division football season. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). Wt. Ht. Odds & lines subject to change. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. 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