Im as proud of them as if the score had been 100-0. 4 position. [23] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tennessee to 19196. [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. [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). All rights reserved. The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in . [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. However, they tied the Green Wave and dropped to No. [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. 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. [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. [27] In the first night game of the year, Alabama defeated a tough Cougars squad 170 at Rice Stadium. The Tide tended to line up in an eight-man front with three men back. 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 ranked team for the second consecutive week. 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. Murrays columns nixed Alabamas hopes of playing in Pasadena and earned him a lasting enmity on the part of the Crimson Tide faithful. Gymnastics Tickets. [14] Against the Commodores, the Crimson Tide won by a final score of 356 at Dudley Stadium in Nashville. 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. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "I came down to Birmingham not to find social injustice but to cover a football game," Murray wrote. 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. [37][38] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Georgia Tech to 22183. Under scorching summer heat in the 90s, Alabama football held its fourth practice of fall camp on Tuesday in preparation for the season opener against Miami. [7], After their victory over Georgia in their season opener, Alabama dropped one position in the polls to the No. 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. [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. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) (PDF). Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. [28], After their road shutout at Houston, Alabama returned to play Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa as the No. [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. Tim Davis then made the final score 100 with his 32-yard field goal in the third quarter. After Alabama upset Georgia in week one, they entered the polls for the first time at the No. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. But then Denver drafted wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in 2020, and cornerback Patrick Surtain II in 2021, both in the first round. 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. 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 Houston Texans. After a victories over Houston on homecoming and on the road at Mississippi State, Alabama scored their most points in a game since the 1952 season when they defeated Furman 510. With three SEC teams in the top five, Alabama proved to be a champion among champions. "You are going to win the national championship for Alabama," he said. The Rose Bowl also lost out on No. It makes sense, though, since the franchise is located on the other side of the country, and in the heart of a conference other than the SEC. [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. 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 then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. Alabama Athletics Team picture of the 1961 Alabama football roster. [18][19] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 32103. They scored on an eight-yard Jimmy Nail touchdown run, a 47-yard Thomas Wells field goal and on a three-yard Stanley Gann touchdown run. 3 spot prior to their first Denny Stadium game of the season. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. [25][26] Trammell then made the final score 170 with his two-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. [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. [21][22] Pat Trammell then made the halftime score 210 with his one-yard run late in the half. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. [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. [11], After their victory over Tulane at Ladd Stadium, Alabama retained the No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The high hopes of Woody Hayes' Buckeyes going into the season as the No. 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. 2 position in the national polls. Record: 11-0 (1st of 111) (Schedule & Results), Bowl Game: Won Sugar Bowl 10-3 versus Arkansas. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Alabama 1961. at Georgia (3-7) 32-6 (Mobile) Tulane (2-8) 9-0 . [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. 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That didnt help, but when youre playing the No. [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. Both teams offenses were presented big breaks over the course of the rest of the game but the defenses kept rising to the challenge. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Crimson Tides opponents scored 22 points. He was preceded by his reputation and accompanied by that powerful charisma that forced people to pay attention when he entered a room and concentrate for all their worth when he began to speak. Billy Neighbors, Pat Trammell, Darwin Holt. And beat them he did. Alabama's 1961 National Champion Football Team "In 1961 we had the best team in college football. [58], Template:Southeastern Conference football champions 1 position in the polls prior to their game against Auburn. Despite an 8-2 record the Razorbacks were no pushovers having been named co-champions of the Southwest Conference along with Texas. 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. 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. [17], On homecoming in Starkville, Alabama scored their only touchdown in the first quarter and shutout the Mississippi State Maroons 70. 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. [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. [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. 1 team in the nation, you expect that. [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. 5 position for their game against Tulane. Not the biggest, but the best," Bryant recalled in his autobiography. Alabama certainly wasn't complaining about the pest problems in the Southwest Conference given their own concerns in the Southeast. Ohio State's rank remained respectable as the Buckeyes kept the "L" column empty but as long as Alabama kept winning the team from Columbus couldn't pass them in the polls. [40], After their win over Tech combined with No. [8][9] The Crimson Tide did not score again until a 25-yard Tim Davis field goal in the fourth quarter made the final score 90. In the second half, I thought we did a respectable job.. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. [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. Coach Paul W. "Bear" Bryants fourth Alabama team was led by quarterback Pat Trammell (SEC MVP) and tackle Billy Neighbors (Jacobs Award winner). "It's not what they eat and tote off, it's what they fall into and mess up that hurts," he said. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [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. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [12][13] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Vanderbilt to 20164. [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. [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. [27] Ultimately, Moore denied the request and cited that as a conference he was unable to violate existing NCAA rules that specified only 60 minutes for football games. [4][30][32] The Crimson Tide took an 180 halftime lead after they scored three first half touchdowns. [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. [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. [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. So did Cornelius Bennett and John Hannah. Our boys did a good job stopping Lance Alworth. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Each side succeeded in eking out a field goal but neither could cross the opponents goal line. [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. #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. 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. The segregation of the Alabama team reflected the racial turmoil in the state, Murray alleged. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. 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 incident went unflagged and almost unnoticed during the game and wasn't mentioned for several days after (Sports Illustrated didn't even mention it in their weekly college football roundup). [8][9] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Tulane to 19103. 1961 College Football National Championship Pictured above is Alabama's defense putting the clamps on Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. [46], In their second game, the Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State by a final score of 106 at Denny Stadium on a Monday. [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. [33][34] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Auburn to 11131. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. [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. [6][12][13] Alabama took a 130 first quarter lead on touchdown runs of 66-yards by Mike Fracchia and eight-yards by Pat Trammell. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Alabama opened the season with a win over Georgia on the road in week one, and then defeated Tulane in their home game at Ladd Stadium in week two. 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 [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. [40], After their win over Tech combined with 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. Two days later, on Dec. 4, Alabama was voted No. 5 spot prior to their first Legion Field game of the season. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. [49] Additionally, Alabama had four players selected to the All-SEC First Team: Mike Fracchia at back, Jordan, Neighbors and Trammell. Before selecting Jameson Williams in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Lions had drafted just 13 Crimson Tide players, yet 32 had played for the franchise that's been around since 1929. 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. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Hatchell Cup, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. [18] In what was their first non-conference game of the season, Alabama defeated the NC State Wolfpack 267 in Tuscaloosa. 2 position in the weekly polls. [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). After they won their second road game of the season at Vanderbilt, Alabama returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated NC State in the first Denny Stadium game of the season. If you saw our All-Time Alabama Players Drafted by Team database, you know that Washington has selected the most Crimson Tide players over the years, followed by the Packers, Cardinals and Giants. The Crimson Tide then took a 137 halftime lead on a nine-yard Namath pass to Creed Gilmer late in the second. The '61 Alabama football squad was led by legendary coach Bear Bryant. 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. 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. But it was the defense that pushed the 61 squad into the ranks of the greatest to ever don the Crimson and White. [39] Against the Yellow Jackets, Alabama won in a 100 shutout to move their record to nine wins and zero losses. With the possibility of playing in the Rose Bowl nipped in the bud, Alabama accepted the invitation to play No. 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. 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. [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. The Denver Broncos have apparently seen the light. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. . All rights reserved. In 1958 Alabama football had reached it's lowest possible point. He was also named All-SEC. Linebackers Jordan and Texas A&M transfer Darwin Holt often pulled back at the last moment before the snap. The quick kick, Sports Illustrated noted, was an offensive maneuver at Alabama. The Crimson Tide never lost a game that Trammell started under center. [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. [43] Against the Tigers in the annual Iron Bowl game at Legion Field, Alabama shutout Auburn for the third consecutive season, this time by a score of 340 and completed an undefeated regular season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. 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. The Crimson Tide then closed the season with a tie against Texas in the Bluebonnet Bowl. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [15], After their victory over Vanderbilt, Alabama moved up one position in the polls to the No. [45] In their first game of the season, Alabama was shut out by Tulane at New Orleans, 190. 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. 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. 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. [29][30] The victory improved Alabama's all-time record against Mississippi State to 33103. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 18 position in the week leading to their game against Tampa. Despite the controversies, the Alabama players stayed focused on their undefeated run through the regular season. 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. [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. [6][16][17] After a scoreless first quarter, the Wolfpack scored their only points of the game on a one-yard Roman Gabriel touchdown run for a 70 lead. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "We were a great defensive team.". At the start of September Iowa was sitting pretty at No. [32], Prior to their game against Richmond, the Crimson Tide moved into the No. Watch/Listen. [36], Immediately after their victory over Auburn in their season finale, Bryant accepted an invitation to play in the Bluebonnet Bowl against Texas. [10] At Mobile, the Crimson Tide shutout the Tulane Green Wave for the first time since the 1959 season in this 90 victory. It was initially known as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved to Detroit in 1934. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). 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). 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. [4][13] Ray Abruzzese fumbled the first play of the game for Alabama to set up the Vols' first score on an eight-yard Bill Majors touchdown pass to Charles Wyrick. 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide Roster 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 Alabama Insider Podcast. 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. [45][46], After the season, Alabama had several players recognized individually for their on-field performances. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. One major hurdle remained, the annual meeting with arch-rival Auburn. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 12:48AM. We knew when we went into the game that we were going to have trouble grinding out yardage against this team, said Arkansas coach Frank Broyles, but, we never thought it would be this hard. Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was in the fourth year of an extensive rebuilding program when everything came together to produce a juggernaut. [19], Prior to their game against Tennessee, Alabama dropped two positions in the polls to the No. It was the Crimson Tide's 66th overall and 27th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. The Crimson Tide's unexpected allies in the campaign for the national championship turned out to be a rather lightly-regarded TCU. 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. We came to play. [58] Both touchdowns came in the first quarter. That bigness didnt come all at once. 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. It was the Crimson Tide's 67th overall and 28th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [4][15][16] Both Crimson Tide touchdowns were set up after Cougar turnovers gave them good field position. To open the 1961 season, the Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 326 on the road at Athens. She's been with BamaCentral since 2020, and is also a travel agent. The game but the best team in College football Hall of Famer, HS Academic Excellence Award & Cup... 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