1961 George Washington Colonials football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1961 George Washington Colonials football Dick Drummond.png 165px Back Dick Drummond Southern Conference SoCon 3–6 3–4 Jim Camp 1st District of Columbia Stadium The 1961 George Washington Colonials football team was an American football team that represented George Washington University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Camp, the Colonials compiled a 3–6 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in sixth place in the SoCon, and outscored opponents by a total of 143 to 121.1961 George Washington Colonials Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 8, 2021 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/george-washington/1961-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bill Hardy (373 passing yards), Dick Drummond (632 rushing yards, 183 receiving yards, 30 points scored).1961 George Washington Colonials Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 8, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/george-washington/1961.html The team played its home games at District of Columbia Stadium in Washington, D.C. Schedule September 16 l y y Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL 7–15 19,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69719349/fsu-gets-by-gw-157/ Tallahassee Democrat FSU gets by GW, 15–7 September 17, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com September 23 w y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 17–13 11,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69719627/george-washington-stops-late-citadel/ The Florence Morning News George Washington stops late Citadel passes for 17–13 win September 24, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com September 30 l y Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 9–13 9,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69719952/golden-goblins-drive-furman-over/ The Greenville News 'Golden Goblins' drive Furman over Colonials, 13–9 October 1, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 7 w VMI District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 30–6 20,340 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69720360/gw-uses-sharp-passing-good-defense-for/ The Progress-Index GW uses sharp passing, good defense for conference victory over Keydets October 8, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 l y Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA 15–16 1,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69720999/ur-nips-gw-by-1615/ Richmond Times Dispatch UR nips GW by 16–15 October 15, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 20 Friday w William & Mary District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 49–12 9,280 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69721408/drummond-shines-fired-up-gw-routs/ Daily Press Drummond shines, fired-up GW routs William and Mary, 49–12 October 21, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 27 Friday l y Boston University District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 6–20 7,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69721891/bu-wins-second-straight-game-206/ The Hartford Courant BU wins second straight game, 20–6 October 28, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com November 4 l West Virginia District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 7–12 9,395 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69722150/w-virginia-wins-127/ The Johnson City Press-Chronicle W. Virginia wins, 12–7 November 5, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com November 17 Friday l y Virginia Tech Miles Stadium Blacksburg, VA 3–14 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69722445/virginia-tech-defeats-george-washington/ The Tampa Tribune Virginia Tech defeats George Washington 14–3 November 18, 1961 February 7, 2021 Newspapers.com Statistics The Colonials gained an average of 174.3 rushing yards and 67.1 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up 192.0 rushing yards and 94.3 passing yards per game. The team's passing offense was led by quarterbacks Bill Hardy and Frank Pazzaglia. Hardy completed 33 of 67 passes (49.3%) for 373 yards with three touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 92.9 quarterback rating. Pazzaglia completed 16 of 37 passes (43.2%) for 211 yards with one touchdown, five interceptions, and 73.0 quarterback rating. Five George Washington players had over 35 carries, led by Dick Drummond (632 rushing yards), Louie DeSimone (338 rushing yards), Jim Johnson (135 rushing yards), Tony Fredicine (126 rushing yards), and Frank Pazzaglia (89 yards). The team's leading receivers were Dick Drummond (12 receptions, 183 yards), Andy Guida (11 receptions, 127 yards), and Alex Sokaris (eight receptions, 117 yards). Awards and honors End Andy Guida and back Dick Drummond were both selected as first-team picks on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team. Guard Gary Scollick was named to the second team. Tackle Steve Bartnicki received honorable mention.1961 All-Southern Team: FU's Campbell Repeats; Gilgo And Eastern Named The Greenville News November 29, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-1961-all-suthern-tea/156709413/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players Cliff Boytos Louie DeSimone Dick Drummond Dick Duenkel Tony Fredicine Andy Guida Bill Hardy Joe Heilman Jim Johnson Paul Munley Paul Pazzaglia Rudy Pohl Gary Scollick Alex Sokaris Coaching staff Head coach: Jim Camp Assistant coaches: Bill Dooley (line), Bob Collins (backfield) References George Washington Category:George Washington Colonials football seasons George Washington Colonials football