Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [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. [2][3] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 24184. [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. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. 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). 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. 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. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. [24][25] The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a three-yard Bobby Skelton touchdown pass to Norbie Ronsonet and the 24-yard O'Dell field goal as time expired to win 1615. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. Football Tickets. Our boys were tight and uneasy in the first half. [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. Yet four years after that fateful meeting - and half a century ago this year eleven of the 89 freshmen in that room celebrated the first of six titles the man known as "the Bear" would bring to Tuscaloosa. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [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. [2][3] Alabama never relinquished the lead, but Georgia ended the shutout bid late in the fourth quarter when Fran Tarkenton threw a three-yard touchdown pass to Dan Davis that made the final score 216. [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. Alabama took a 70 lead when Namath threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Creed Gilmer, and Auburn tied the game 77 on the kickoff that ensued after Tucker Frederickson returned it 92-yards for a touchdown.[58]. 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. 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. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. Radio/TV Information. [21][22] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Furman to 50. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. 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. The students in Columbus saw it otherwise and rioted for two days. 2 position in the weekly polls. [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. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (25-4, 15-1 SEC) vs Auburn Tigers (19-10, 9-7 SEC), Jumbo Package: NFL Combine plan for Bryce Young, new LB coach hired, A revamped coaching staff just might bring some fire back to the Alabama defense, Alabama Baseball Routs Jacksonville State. 2 Ohio State when the Buckeyes turned down the invitation declaring that the school's emphasis on sports over academics was excessive. 1 Texas' loss to TCU, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. "I don't guess anybody has ever hit us quite as hard.". With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 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. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. Here is an explainer for the. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [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. Alabama did not move into the top position until November 25th. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. We came to play. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Or write about sports? [31] On what was homecoming in Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide shutout the Bulldogs 240. [35] In what was the only all-time meeting against the Spiders, Alabama won 660 and scored the most points in a game since their 890 win over Delta State in 1951. [27] At the time, it marked the first time that an overtime period was formally requested by college football teams. Griffin, John Chandler (2001). However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. 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 [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. 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. I hope they know what they are talking about.". There was no media viewing period. And beat them he did. [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. 5 position for their game against Tulane. [6] The tie brought Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 18103. 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. 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). But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [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. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. 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. Or write about sports? [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. 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