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[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. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. 2 position in the national polls. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. 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. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [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. Do you have a blog? 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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Join our linker program. That bigness didnt come all at once. 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. 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. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. 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. That calm was broken the next week when Atlanta papers plastered pictures of the injured Granning in his hospital bed on their front pages accusing Holt of intentionally causing the injury. Alabama's 1961 National ChampionshipSeason. 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. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. 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. [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. 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. 17 position after their victory over Tampa. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [4][9][10] Billy Richardson scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. The incident also led to a rift between Bryant and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd that culminated with the Yellow Jackets withdrawing from the SEC. [16][17] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against NC State to 20. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . To handle the Tigers, Alabama altered the defensive alignment to a 4-4 set. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. When North Carolina State scored a touchdown in the first half of the Oct. 14 contest at Denny Stadium it marked the first time the Tide fell behind that season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. 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. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 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.". [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. [24][25] Alabama responded in the third quarter with a one-yard Leon Fuller touchdown run that cut the Jackets' lead to 156. On Jan. 10, 1958Paul W. Bryantwalked into his first team meeting as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. Alabama claims it has won national titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017 and now in 2020. Tracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFL, Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by Team, Active Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by Position, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By Team, Former Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft, All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by Round, NFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL Teams, Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [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. Ht. The Alabama Crimson Tide had won its first national championship under Paul W. Bryant. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. 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. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. [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. [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. I hope they know what they are talking about.". Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLTracking Active Alabama Crimson Players in the NFLAlabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL: Breakdown by TeamActive Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL by PositionAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFLAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players in the NFL By TeamFormer Alabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL DraftAll-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Players Drafted by RoundNFL Draft: All-Time Alabama Crimson Tide Selections by NFL TeamsAlabama Crimson Tide Players Selected in the NFL Draft by Position. We came to play. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [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). [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. . [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. "We were a great defensive team.". 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. [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. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. [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. 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. [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. [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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [31] In what was the first and only meeting against the Spartans, Alabama won 346 in the final Denny Stadium game of the season. 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. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. 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. Linebacker Lee Roy Jordan and tackle Billy Neighbors both earned All-American honors anchoring a defense that only allowed 25 points all season. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [6][20][21] After Tennessee took an early 30 lead on a 53-yard George Shuford field goal, Alabama responded with 34 unanswered points. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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. "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. The coach doesn't release scholarship information, so there's always a little bit of doubt and guesswork involved, yet there are some things that stand out about the 2023 Crimson Tide at this point. 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. 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. 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). [47] In the final freshmen game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 236 before 4,000 fans on a Monday at Denny Stadium. [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. 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. [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. Eight plays later Alabama led 70 after Laurien Stapp scored on a one-yard run. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? [49][50] Trammell was also selected as the SEC Most Valuable Player for the 1961 season and Neighbors won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. 1962 Coach John McKay got his first national title as Southern California bided its time waiting for four other teams to . The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. 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. 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[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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. [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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. 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. 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. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. Jefferson City: 11 . 1961 Football Roster # Name Name Pos. [60], In their second game, the Baby Tide defeated Tulane 326 at Denny Stadium in a game they scored touchdowns in all four quarters. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Note: This page is a finding aid to materials in the Joyce Sports Research Collection in the Department of Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. 8 Auburn, the Crimson Tide moved up one spot to the No. 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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his seventh year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [30], As they entered their season finale against No. The next week, Alabama defeated Tennessee for the first time since the 1954 season in the first Legion Field game of the year. [45][46] Although Alabama was held scoreless in the second half, the Razorbacks only managed to score a 23-yard Mickey Cissell field goal in the third quarter that made the final score 103 in favor of Alabama. [33][34], For their game at Legion Field against Georgia Tech, the Crimson Tide remained in the No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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