1961 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Eastern Michigan Hurons football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 0–8–1 0–6 Fred Trosko 10th Norm Jacobs Norm Jacobs Don Drinkham Briggs Field The 1961 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team was an American football team that represented Eastern Michigan University as a member of the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1961 college football season. In their 10th season under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled a 0–8–1 record (0–6 in conference games), finished last in the IIAC, and were outscored by a total of 171 to 49. The team's only game that was not a loss was a scoreless tie with Ball State. The 1961 season was part of a 30-game winless streak that spanned from 1959 to 1962.A Happy Day! Eastern Michigan Shatters 30-Game Winless Drought The Flint Journal October 28, 1962 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-a-happy-day-eastern-m/154750571/ Newspapers.com Norm Jacobs and Don Drinkham were the team captains.2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Football June 29, 2016 169, 176 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2014/2014EMUFBGuide.pdf Jacobs received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 146. Jacobs was also selected as a first-team all-IIAC player on both offense (at center) and on defense (at guard).Salukis Land 7 Players on IIAC Squads Moline Dispatch November 21, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dispatch-salukis-land-7-players-on-i/154750635/ Newspapers.com The team's statistical leaders included George Beaudette with 696 passing yards and 703 yards of total offense, Don Oboza with 207 rushing yards, and Pat Dignan with 195 receiving yards.2014 Media Guide, pp. 178, 184, 189, 191. The team played its home games at Briggs Field in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Schedule 1961 small college AP y y September 16 at Albion<ncg> Alumni Field Albion, MI L 0-13 1,500–4,000 Albion Wins, 13-0: Elzy Paces Grid Opener; Britons Victorious Before 1,500 Fans The Battle Creek Enquirer and News September 17, 1961 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-albion-wins-13-0/140366832/ Newspapers.comBrief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Albion) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/15/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 5, 2024 September 23 at Ball State<ncg> Ball State Field Muncie, IN T 0-0 > 7,500 0-0 Grid Start With Hurons Riddles Cards Via Injuries The Muncie Star Bob Barnet September 24, 1961 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96763160/0-0-grid-start-with-hurons-riddles/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Western Illinois Hanson Field Macomb, IL L 0-43 4,000 Western Whips Eastern Michigan The Pantagraph October 1, 1961 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-western-whips-eastern-mic/152426370/ Newspapers.com October 6 Illinois State Normal Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 0-13 State Normal Tops Eastern Michigan Pantagraph October 7, 1963 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-state-normal-tops-eastern/154751103/ Newspapers.com October 13 No. 7 Baldwin–Wallace<ncg> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 14-27 1,500 Eastern Runs Into Buzzsaw Detroit Free Press October 14, 1961 24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-eastern-runs-into-buz/126204102/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Baldwin–Wallace) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/46/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 22, 2024 October 21 Central Michigan<hc> Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) L 11-13 5,500 Chips Win First Game, 13 to 11 The Lansing State Journal October 22, 1961 54 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16712660/chips_win_first_game_13_to_11/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 14, 2022 October 28 at Eastern Illinois Lincoln Field Charleston, IL L 0-7 583 Butler Carries EIU to Victory https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103605138/journal-gazette/ June 11, 2022 Mattoon Journal Gazette October 30, 1961 5 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Eastern Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/201/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 12, 2022 November 4 Southern Illinois Briggs Field Ypsilanti, MI L 14-20 E. Michigan Beaten by S.I.U., 20-14 Chicago Tribune November 5, 1961 8 (part 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-e-michigan-beaten-by-s/154727432/ Newspapers.com November 11 at Northern Illinois Glidden Field DeKalb, IL L 10-35 4,700 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northern Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/503/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 12, 2022 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Eastern Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/204/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 11, 2022 Statistics The 1961 Hurons gained 1,559 yards of total offense (173.3 yards per game), consisting of 814 rushing yards (90.4 yards per game) and 745 passing yards (82.8 yards per game). On defense, they gave up 1,914 yards (212.7 yards per game) with 1,102 rushing yards (122.4 yards per game) and 821 passing yards (91.1 yards per game). Senior quarterback George Beaudette (6'2", 215 pounds) completed 50 of 155 passes (32.2%) for 696 yards with three touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Beaudette also led the team in total offense with 703 yards on 191 plays (3.7 yards per play).SIU Dominates IIAC Statistics Pantagraph November 16, 1961 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-siu-dominates-iiac-statis/154750477/ Newspapers.com The team's rushing leaders were fullback Don Oboza (207 yards, 75 carries, 2.7-yard average) and halfback Ray Smith (94 yards, 34 carries, 2.7-yard average). The team's receiving leaders were halfbacks Pat Dignan (12 catches, 195 yards, one touchdown) and Lavern Mann (four catches, 138 yards, two touchdowns). Mann led the team in scoring with 12 points on two touchdown receptions. Senior fullback Dave Catherman (6'0", 135 pounds) punted 51 times for 1,614 yards, an average of 31.6 yards per punt. 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