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. [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. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. 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. Bryant, according to sportswriter Clyde Bolton wasn't concerned about the high ranking but his reaction to the ranking had a ring modern Alabama fans would find familiar. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. 2 position in the weekly polls. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [47] After a scoreless first quarter, State took a 60 lead in the second quarter on a 66-yard Wayne Gaines touchdown pass to Bobby Jones. 2 position in the national polls. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. [5], After their upset victory over Georgia in their first game of the season, Alabama entered the polls for the first time of the season at the No. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 1st in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 7-0 Coach: Bear Bryant (11-0) Points For: 297 Points/G: 27.0 (10th of 111) Points Against: 25 More Team Info Alabama School History 1961 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. The Crimson Tide defense held Georgia Tech to 30 yards rushing, 66 yards passing and just six first downs. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. Between those acquisitions and other moves, the Broncos moved off the top of the list. Jefferson City: 11 . She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. [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. Gambling problem? The Broncos were founded in 1960, the Vikings in 1961. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. The 1961 Alabama football team was one of the greatest in Crimson Tide history, Throwback Thursday: Bear Bryant's first national title (1961). [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The next week Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1951 season when they defeated Richmond 660. 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. 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. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. Then Iowa's championship hopes went awry when they hit the heart of their conference schedule and they dropped four straight. [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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. Jefferson City, Mo. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. 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 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. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. 2 team in the land were stopped cold by a tie with the Horned Frogs in the season opener. "We were a great defensive team.". [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). [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. "We weren't a just a good defensive team," Bryant later remarked. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Bigness is in the heart, anyways.". [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. [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. [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. [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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [20], Against the Furman Paladins, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1953 Orange Bowl in this 510 victory at Denny Stadium. We did not deliberately go out looking for smaller players in those days, but we demanded quickness and it usually came in smaller packages. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. [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. And the 1961 season was a rollercoaster for the frontrunners. That turmoil had captured the nation's attention earlier that year when a bus carrying integrated passengers was firebombed near Anniston and the riders aboard attacked by a mob. [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. Do you have a blog? [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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 Texans were understandable, they'd only been around since 2002. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. [4][33][34] The only points in this defensive struggle came in the second quarter on a 22-yard Tommy Brooker field goal. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. The 1962 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1962 NCAA University Division football season.It was the Crimson Tide's 68th overall and 29th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Here is an explainer for the. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. 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. 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. Two years ago, the Broncos were tied for having the fewest Alabama players on their all-time roster with 10, along with the Minnesota Vikings and . [8], After their tie against Tulane, Alabama dropped ten spots to the No. [4][24][25] Tech dominated the first half and built a 150 halftime lead over Alabama. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. 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. Alabama football all-time roster: Offensive starters and backups Teams SEC Arkansas Auburn Florida Georgia LSU Tennessee Texas A&M ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Iowa Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska. Football Tickets. The Wolfpack wasn't able to enjoy it long as Alabama roared back in the second half and beat the NC State 26-7. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . Bamas offense was just what we expectedtough and aggressive. [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. 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. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. [6] Pat Trammell tied the game in the final minute with his four-yard touchdown run, but the game then ended in a tie after a failed extra point by the Crimson Tide. The Tide crushed Auburn 34-0, earned the Southeast Conference Championship and earned a grudging compliment from Tiger coach Shug Jordan after the game. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. Basketball (W) Tickets. Find out more. [13] Later in the first quarter, Tennessee took a 140 lead after a Tommy White fumble was recovered by Cotton Letner and returned 41-yards for a touchdown. 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