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[29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. Or write about sports? 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. Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Over the previous decade the Crimson Tide suffered no less than five losing seasons and, at one point, endured an agonizing 17-game losing streak. 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. [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. 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. 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. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school's illustrious football history. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. [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. 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. [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 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [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. 5 position. [24][25] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 21183. [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. During the course of the '61 season both Ole Miss and Michigan State briefly held the top slot but each plummeted in the rankings after losses to LSU and Notre Dame, respectively. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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. Odds & lines subject to change. Lee Roy Jordan (54) played as a linebacker and center for Alabama from 1960-1962. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. 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. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. I guess the main reason was Alabamas great defense. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 15 prior to their win over Vanderbilt. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. The Volunteers didnt get to enjoy the honor particularly long either as Alabama went on to crush them 34-3. [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. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. 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. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. 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. Wt. Do you have a sports website? 1 in both polls and won the prestigious MacArthur Bowl. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. 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. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [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. [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. Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. 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. [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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. The 1960 season Alabama earned an 8-1-2 record that was the best mark since the ten-win 1952 season but a frustrating 3-3 tie with Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl left the squad feeling there was unfinished business to attend to. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. 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. [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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. [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. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [24], After their victory over Tennessee, the Crimson Tide moved up into the No. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. 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. The first touchdown was set up after Lee Roy Jordan recovered a Charlie Rieves fumble at the Cougars' 31-yard line. [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. [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. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [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]. Find out more. The Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. The drive was highlighted by a 43-yard run by fullback Mike Fracchia and capped off by a 12-yard end around run by Trammel. 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. The next week, Alabama was upset in Knoxville by Tennessee and as a result exited the polls. [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. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. Gambling problem? [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 2 position in the national polls. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:48AM. Our boys rose up real well and stopped them on the big plays., Fracchia didnt let them catch their breath with his shots up the middle and Trammell, like always, did whatever he had to do. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. 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). [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. 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. 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