[28][29], After their upset over Georgia Tech, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. [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). 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. [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. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. 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). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. [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. 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. All rights reserved. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. 1961 NCAA University Division football season. 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. 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. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 11:34AM. [9][10] Later in the quarter, Alabama's lead was extended further to 90 after Charles Binkley snapped the ball over the head of Russell Morris on a punt attempt and out of the endzone for a safety. Record: 10-1 (4th of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 5th in the Final AP poll Conference: SEC Conference Record: 6-1 Coach: Bear Bryant (10-1) Points For: 289 Points/G: 26.3 (9th of 120) Points Against: 39 More Team Info Alabama School History 1962 Alabama Statistics Schedule & Results Roster [16][17] The Crimson Tide responded with 26 unanswered points and won the game 267. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. As for which franchises have had the most, the numbers pretty much line up with the draft with one major exception, the Detroit Lions. 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. Basketball (W) Tickets. [9][10] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 19164. 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. Yet the Crimson Tide kept themselves busy rolling unimpeded through their own slate of games. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. Or write about sports? [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. "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. The Texans finished the 2021 season tied for the top spot, but took a step toward moving back after selecting wide receiver John Metchie III and linebacker Christian Harris in the 2022 NFL Draft. 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. 8 Arkansas in the 1962 Sugar Bowl. [4][5] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia to 25184. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. 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. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his third year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. [33][34] Alabama then closed the game with five second half touchdowns and won 660. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I thought it was a great game, Bryant said. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Hes a good competitor, but we just didnt give him a chance today. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. [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. 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. 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. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). [1] The 1961 national championship was the first of the six that Bear Bryant would win as head coach of the Crimson Tide.[2]. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [13] The loss brought Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 18196. 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. Holts hit on Chick Granning during a kick return resulted in the Georgia Tech player suffering a concussion and broken jaw. 4 position in the polls prior to their road game at Houston. [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. Greg Byrne, Shane Lyons, and Steven Gonzalez: Incompetent or simply cowards? [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. [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. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt. [61] The Crimson Tide then took a 126 lead in the second quarter on a 26-yard Tommy Tolleson double reverse. 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. After an unsuccessful bid to allow for a "sudden death" overtime period in the event of a tie in their game against Georgia Tech, Alabama defeated both the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta and Tampa at home prior to their victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to an 8-3 record. 4 ranked team for the second consecutive week. [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. 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. "I don't know whether that's a great team but they were great today," he said. [48] Second Team All-America selections included Lee Roy Jordan at center and Pat Trammell at quarterback. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [33] Against the Longhorns, each team only scored a single field goal in this 33 tie. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The result was a media feud between the Atlanta and Birmingham papers with the Georgia outlets alleging brutality on the part of Bryants players and Alabama journalists defending the coachs methods. The Razorbacks final attempt to score ended with an incomplete pass as the clock finally ran out on the New Orleans contest to bring Alabama's undefeated national championship season to a close. [59], In their first game of the season, Alabama came from behind and defeated Mississippi State 2014 before 3,500 fans at Denny Stadium. 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. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Alabama used a straight power game and dominating defense to best the Yellow Jackets in Birmingham. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. [25][26] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Houston to 30. [41][42] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 12131. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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][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. 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. [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. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. The national championship was the first of six for Bryant and re-established Alabamas prominence in college football. Alabama started the season ranked No. Maybe they did and maybe they didn't but the high poll ranking came in handy as the season progressed since, like any national championship, gaining the title depended a great deal on the fortunes of other teams vying for the prize over the course of the season. 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