1961 Worcester Tech Engineers football team

American college football season January 2025 February 2026 1961 Worcester Tech Engineers football Independent 3–4 Robert W. Pritchard 15th Alumni Stadium The 1961 Worcester Tech Engineers football team was an American football team that represented the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their 15th year under head coach Robert W. Pritchard, the Engineers compiled a 3–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 140 to 93. The team played home games at Alumni Stadium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Quarterback Peter Martin led the team in both passing (39-for-89, 556 yards) and total offense (520 yards). Schedule y y September 23 at 1961 Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Central Connecticut State New Britain, CT L 18-24 3,000 Malizia Leads Central to 24-18 Grid Victory The Hartford Courant Bill Newll September 24, 1961 3C https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-malizia-leads-central-t/152421110/ Newspapers.com October 7 Middlebury Worcester, MA L 2-6 3,100–3,700 Middlebury Tips Worcester Tech On Blocked Kick The Boston Globe October 8, 1961 79 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-middlebury-tips-worcest/152421323/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Middlebury) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/420/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 October 14 at 1961 Bates Bobcats Bates Garcelon Field Lewiston, ME W 38-14 1,500 Worcester Tech Batters Fumbling Bates, 38 To 14 Portland Sunday Telegram October 15, 1961 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/portland-press-herald-worcester-tech-bat/153540683/ Newspapers.com October 21 Wesleyan<hc> Worcester, MA W 21-20 3,000–3,500 Worcester Tech Tops Wesleyan By 21-20 Count The Hartford Courant October 22, 1961 2C https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-worcester-tech-tops-wes/153540000/ Newspapers.com October 28 at Coast Guard Jones Field New London, CT L 14-21 3,500 C.G. Academy Beats Worcester, 21-14 The Day Jack Cruise October 30, 1961 19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-day-cg-academy-beats-worcester-21/152421563/ Newspapers.com November 4 RPI Worcester, MA W 40-0 3,300 Worcester Trounces RPI, 40-0 The Times Record November 6, 1961 42 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-record-worcester-trounces-rpi/152453668/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1961 Norwich Cadets Norwich Sabine Field Northfield, VT L 7-9 1,500 Valhouli's Late Field Goal Gives Cadets, 9-7, Winner The Times-Argus Joe Jamele November 13, 1961 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-argus-valhoulis-late-field-go/153539559/ Newspapers.com Official Collegiate Football Record Book 1962, p. 144. Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Worcester Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/808/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 1, 2024 Statistics Worcester Tech tallied 1,526 yards of total offense (218 yards per game), consisting of 937 rushing yards (134 yards per game) and 589 passing yards (84 yards per game). On defense, the Engineers gave up 1,297 yards (185.3 yards per game), including 787 rushing yards (112 yards per game) and 510 passing yards (73 yards per game). Peter Martin led the team in passing, completing 39 of 89 attempts for 556 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions. Despite losing 36 rushing yards, Martin also led the team with 520 yards of total offense. The team's rushing leaders were Ronald Gemma (352 yards on 63 carries) and Robert Grenier (215 yards on 62 carries). The receiving leaders were George Oldham (10 receptions for 187 yards and no touchdowns) and William Shields (eight receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown). The scoring leaders were Robert Grenier (five touchdowns, 30 points) and Ronald Gemma and Michael Littizzio (four touchdowns and 24 points each). Richard Ryczek handled punting duties, making 19 punts for 640 yards, an average of 33.7 yards per punt. References Worcester Tech Category:WPI Engineers football seasons Worcester Tech Engineers football