1961 West Virginia Mountaineers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 West Virginia Mountaineers football 1961 West Virginia Mountaineers football players.png 285 First row: Fred Adkins, Glenn Bennett, Dale Evans, Vearl Haynes, Roger HoldinskySecond row: Charles Martin, Dick Struck, Bob Timmerman, Bill Winter, Jay Yeardey Southern Conference SoCon 4–6 2–1 Gene Corum 2nd Mountaineer Field The 1961 West Virginia Mountaineers football team was an American football team that represented West Virginia University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their second year under head coach Gene Corum, the Mountaineers compiled a 4–6 record (2–1 in conference games), tied for third place in the SoCon, and were outscored by a total of 145 to 134. The team's statistical leaders included Fred Colvard (482 passing yards), Glenn Holton (372 rushing yards), and Steve Berzansky (116 receiving yards).1961 West Virginia Mountaineers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 6, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/1961.html Tackle Bill Winter and guard Keith Melenyzer were selected as first-team players on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team.Spiders' Earl Stoudt Is SC's Player Of Year The Roanoke Times Ed Young November 29, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-spiders-earl-stoudt-i/156389118/ The team played its home games at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. Schedule 1961 AP September 16 l Richmond Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV 26–35 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84025480/spiders-beat-wvu-35-to-26-rideout-thro/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Spiders beat WVU, 35 to 26; Rideout throws 3 TD passes September 17, 1961 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Vanderbilt Dudley Field Nashville, TN 6–16 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-vanderbilt-wins/133301217/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Vanderbilt wins, 16–6, over W. Va. September 24, 1961 October 11, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 l y y Syracuse 5 Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY rivalry 14–29 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-and-sun-bulletin-su-takes-to-the-a/139127372/ Sunday Press SU takes to the air October 1, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w Virginia Tech Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV rivalry 28–0 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-west-virginia-winner-f/139127517/ The Tampa Tribune West Virginia winner first time in 18 games October 8, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 w y y Pittsburgh Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA rivalry 20–6 28,450 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-news-pitt-loses-third-game-in/139127626/ The Miami News Pitt loses third game in a row October 15, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 l y y Boston University Boston University Field Boston, MA 6–12 7,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-boston-u-surpri/139127783/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Boston U. surprises West Virginia, 12–6 October 22, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 w y y Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY 7–3 23,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/scrantonian-tribune-army-bows-to-w-va/139127902/ The Scrantonian Army bows to W. Va., 7–3 October 29, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w y George Washington District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 12–7 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 11 l y Penn State Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV rivalry 6–20 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-penn-state-mauls-west/139128069/ Messenger-Inquirer Penn State mauls West Virginia to win by 20 to 6 November 12, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Indiana Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV 9–17 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-indiana-gains-2nd-vic/139128199/ The Kokomo Tribune Indiana gains 2nd victory, beats West Virginia, 17–9 November 19, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/1961-schedule.html 1961 West Virginia Mountaineers Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football Statistics The Mountaineers gained an average of 175.8 rushing yards and 62.4 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 166.7 rushing yards per game and 83.8 passing yards per game. Quarterback Fred Colvard completed 31 of 71 passes (43.7%) for 482 yards with three touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 106.2 quarterback rating. Backup Dale Evans completed only nine of 27 passes (33.3%) for 135 yards. The team's leading rushers were Glenn Holton (372 yards, 79 carries, 4.7-yard average), Jim Moss (342 yards, 63 carries, 5.3-yard average), Tom Woodeshick (337 yards, 68 carries, 5.0-yard average), and Steve Berzansky (233 yards, 61 carries, 3.8-yard average). The leading receivers were Steve Berzansky (10 receptions, 116 yards) and Dick Struck (five receptions, 112 yards). Awards and honors Two West Virginia players received first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team: tackle Bill Winter and guard Keith Melenyzer. Back Glenn Holton was named to the second team. End Ken Herock, guard Bob De Lorenzo, center Pete Goimarac, and backs Fred Colvard, Jim Moss, and Roger Holdinsky received honorable mention.Spiders' Earl Stoudt Is SC's Player Of Year The Roanoke Times Ed Young November 29, 1961 18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-spiders-earl-stoudt-i/156389118/ Personnel Players Fred Adkins Glenn Bennett Dale Evans Vearl Haynes Roger Holdinsky Charles Martin Dick Struck Bob Timmerman Bill Winter Jay Yeardley Coaching staff Head coach: Gene Corum Assistant coach: Jimmy Walthall, Ray Watson, Dick Ware, Ed Shockey, Charles Donaldson, Russ Crane1962 The Monticola (West Virginia University yearbook), p. 225. References West Virginia Category:West Virginia Mountaineers football seasons West Virginia Mountaineers football