1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football 1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team.png 285 Official team portrait Southern Conference SoCon 7–3 2–2 Bob King 4th Tony Carmignani Billy Canty John Tew Sirrine Stadium 1962 The 1961 Furman Purple Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented Furman University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Bob King, Furman compiled a 7–3 record (2–2 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the SoCon, and outscored opponents by a total of 174 to 132.1961 Furman Paladins Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/furman/1961-schedule.html SR/College Football Sports Reference LLC September 15, 2022 The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Billy Canty (884 passing yards), fullback Tom Campbell (767 rushing yards), and halfback Tony Carmignani (247 passing yards).1961 Furman Paladins Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 7, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/furman/1961.html Carmignani was selected as the team's most valuable player. The team played its home games at Sirrine Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina. Schedule 1961 AP September 16 w y 1961 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 27–6 9,000 Furman Paladins hand Presbyterian 27–6 loss Asheville Citizen-Times September 17, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109623968/furman-paladins-hand-presbyterian-276-l/ September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com September 23 w Davidson Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 45–19 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108569625/furman-clobbers-davidson-4519/ Furman clobbers Davidson, 45–19 September 24, 1961 The Macon News September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com September 30 w George Washington Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 13–9 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 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 l y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 6–19 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109624444/indians-crush-furmans-conference-title/ The Greenville News Indians crush Furman's conference title hopes, 19–6 October 8, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 w y Howard (AL) Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 21–14 9,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/101997468/furman-bumps-howard-2114/ The Times and Democrat Furman bumps Howard, 21–14 October 15, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 l y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 8–9 16,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109624796/aroused-citadel-strikes-back-late-to-top/ Florence Morning News Aroused Citadel strikes back late to topple Furman, 9–8 October 22, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 w y y 1961 Wofford Terriers Wofford Snyder Field Spartanburg, SC rivalry 12–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109624956/furman-has-tough-time-in-127-win/ The State Furman has tough time in 12–7 win October 29, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com November 4 w y y Memphis State Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 7–6 6,036 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109625615/furman-pulls-big-upset-at-memphis/ The Montgomery Advertiser November 5, 1961 23 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 w y East Carolina Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 29–8 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72423149/furman-roars-back-in-second-half-to/ The Greenville News Furman roars back in second half to defeat East Carolina, 29–8 November 12, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 l y y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 6–35 30,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109626156/tigers-rip-furman-356/ Durham Morning Herald Tigers rip Furman, 35–6 November 19, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com Statistics Billy Canty completed 85 of 168 passes (50.6%) for 884 yards with eight touchdowns, 12 touchdowns, and a 96.2 quarterback rating. He ranked as the fifth leading passer nationally.Canty, Marsh Officially In Fifth Places The Greenville News December 25, 1961 32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-canty-marsh-officia/156709167/ Newspapers.com Tom Campbell was the team's leading rusher with 767 yards on 152 carries for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. He ranked eighth nationally in rushing yardage. Tony Carmignani was the team's leading receiver with 27 receptions for 247 yards. He also tallied 319 rushing yards, second behind Campbell. Awards and honors Quarterback Billy Canty and John Tew were the team's co-captains. Tony Carmignani was selected as the team's most valuable player. thumb|160px|Halfback and MVP Tony Carmignani Fullback Tom Campbell was named to the All-Southern Conference football team. Campbell finished second in voting for the Southern Conference Player of the Year. Billy Canty and Larry Jepson were named to the All-Southern Conference second team. Tony Carmignani and John Tew 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 David Abercrombie, guard, junior Elton Brunty, quarterback, junior Tom Campbell, fullback Billy Canty, quarterback and co-captain, senior Tony Carmignani, halfback, senior Jim Chapin, guard, senior John Cook, halfback, sophomore Walter Crosby, halfback, sophomore Claude Davis, guard, senior Don Donovan, quarterback, sophomore Danny Ferguson, halfback, sophomore Ed Flynn, guard, sophomore Carroll Hartley, tackle, junior Hayden Hayes, end, sophomore Olin Hill, tackle, junior Larry Jepson, center, senior Elliott Keller, fullback, sophomore Ted Loth, halfback, senior Al Martin, end, junior Joe Monti, tackle, junior Bill Newman, end, senior Sam Pickens, halfback, sophomore Ken Richey, guard, sophomore Roger Senter, end, junior Jack Sharp, center, senior John Tew, guard/tackle and co-captain, senior Tom Walter, end, senior 1962 Bonhomie (Furman University yearbook), pp. 30-36. Coaching staff Head coach: Bob King Assistant coaches: Bob Jennings, Bob Gongola, Dixie Howell, Johnny Menger, Vince Perone References Furman Category:Furman Paladins football seasons Furman Purple Hurricane football