1961 Valparaiso Crusaders football team

American college football season February 2026 July 2024 1961 Valparaiso Crusaders football Indiana Collegiate Conference ICC 7–2 5–1 Emory Bauer 16th The 1961 Valparaiso Crusaders football team represented Valparaiso University as a member of the Indiana Collegiate Conference (ICC) during the 1961 college football season. Led by 16th-year head coach Emory Bauer, the Crusaders compiled an overall record of 7–2 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, placing second in the ICC. Indiana College Football Records https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38896958/the_star_press/ The Star Press Muncie, Indiana Associated Press November 20, 1961 11 November 13, 2019 Newspapers.com Valparaiso's senior halfback John Knight.was voted as the most valuable back in the ICC.ICC Names Knight The Indianapolis Star November 29, 1961 32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-icc-names-knight/151761160/ Newspapers.com He set a new ICC record with 686 rushing yards on 118 carries. He also led the ICC in scoring with 44 points (five touchdowns, 14 conversions).Valpo Star, Bulldogs Share League Honors The Indianapolis Star November 17, 1961 25 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-valpo-star-bulldo/151760963/ Newspapers.com Schedule Central September 16 l y y Wheaton (IL) McCully Field Wheaton, IL 13–35 VU Beaten, 35-13: Valpo Leads 13-0 Before Wheaton 11 Takes Charge Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia September 18, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-valpa/151759417/ September 23 w y Hope Valparaiso, IN 14–6 Crusaders Slosh Past Hope College, 14-6: Knight Gets All VU's Points To Lead State Vidette-Messenger September 25, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-crusa/151756991/ Newspapers.com September 30 w y Saint Joseph's (IN) Rensselaer, IN 6–16 Indiana State Next For Victorious VU: Defense Holds Pumas To 82 Yards; Knight Runs 188 Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia October 2, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-india/151759872/ Newspapers.com October 7 w Indiana State Brown Field Valparaiso, IN 20–6 4,500 Rugged Defense Keeps VU In League Lead: McCart's Interception, Block Set Up Two TD's Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia October 9, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-rugge/151757300/ Newspapers.com October 14 w y y 1961 Washington University Bears Washington University Brown Field Valparaiso, IN 29–0 4,594 VU Defense Holds Bears, Points To Aces: Washington Limited To 82 Yards In 29-0 Whipping Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia October 16, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-vu-de/151758375/ Newspapers.com October 21 w y Evansville Evansville, IN 29–18 VU Title Hopes Soar; Crusader Defense Holds Aces To 31 Yards Rushing Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia October 23, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-vu-ti/151760155/ Newspapers.com October 28 w Ball State Brown Field Valparaiso, IN 28–20 Crusaders, Butler Ready For Showdown: VU Trails Cards 3 Times But Wins Sixth Straight Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia October 30, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-crusa/151760454/ Newspapers.com November 4 l y Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN rivalry 2–14 11,200 Long's Arm, Stout Line Give Butler Title Share The Indianapolis Star Max Stultz November 5, 1961 IV-1, IV-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-longs-arm-stout/124070765/ Newspapers.com November 11 w DePauw Brown Field Valparaiso, IN 35–14 3,447 VU Celebrates Best Season In 10 Years: Whips DePauw 35-14 For 7th Victory in 9 Games Vidette-Messenger Bob Cuccia November 13, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/vidette-messenger-of-porter-county-vu-ce/151758814/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics https://stats.ncaa.org/team/735/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 8, 2024 Football All-Time Results https://cdn.streamlinehosting.net/valpoathletics/A1D3DB08-5A6E-4273-A765-767A9324720B/ValpoFB_All-TimeResults_122622.pdf Valparaiso University Athletics 4 July 8, 2024 References Valparaiso Category:Valparaiso Beacons football seasons Valparaiso Crusaders football