1961 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football Gulf States Conference GSC 5–4 3–2 Joe Aillet 21st Jack Lestage Don Tippit Hershel Vinyard Tech Stadium The 1961 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (now known as Louisiana Tech University) as a member of the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1961 college football season. In their twenty-first year under head coach Joe Aillet, the team compiled a 5–4 record (3–2 in conference games) and outscored opponents by a total of 156 to 109. The team played its home games at Tech Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Schedule 1961 small college AP September 23 w y Arkansas State Tech Stadium Ruston, LA 47–8 6,500–7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80369517/la-tech-bombards-ark-state-47-to-8/ The Shreveport Times La. Tech bombards Ark. State, 47 to 8 September 24, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Arkansas State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/30/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association October 15, 2022 September 30 w y McNeese State Wildcat Stadium Lake Charles, LA 21–16 7,500–8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80369672/slaughter-leads-bulldogs-by-pokes-in-21/ Lake Charles American-Press Slaughter leads Bulldogs by Pokes in 21–16 GSC thriller October 1, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com October 7 w Southwestern Louisiana Tech Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 12–0 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80369875/bulldogs-fall-to-tech-by-120-in-gulf-st/ The Daily Advertiser Bulldogs fall to Tech by 12–0 in Gulf States grid contest October 8, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 l y y Arlington State Memorial Stadium Arlington, TX 7–8 5,000–7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67625881/louisiana-tech-is-trimmed-by-arlington/ The Shreveport Times Louisiana Tech is trimmed by Arlington State Rebs, 8–7 October 15, 1961 March 28, 2021 3D Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Arlington State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/702/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 October 21 l y Northwestern State State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 7–19 22,000–27,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80370064/nsc-wallops-tech-in-fair-game-197/ The Shreveport Times NSC wallops Tech in Fair game, 19–7 October 22, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northwestern State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/508/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 3, 2024 October 28 w y y 1961 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Tennessee Tech Overall Field Cookeville, TN 21–10 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80370342/tpi-bows-to-passes/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel TPI bows to passes October 29, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com November 4 l y Southeastern Louisiana 3 Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA 14–34 6,000–8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80370476/lions-beat-tech/ The Daily Advertiser Lions beat Tech November 5, 1961 June 27, 2021 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Southeastern Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/655/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 3, 2024 November 11 l y Mississippi Southern Tech Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 0–7 4,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74603078/louisiana-tech-drops-70-game-to-souther Monroe Morning World Louisiana Tech drops 7–0 game to Southern in mud November 12, 1961 March 28, 2021 Newspapers.com November 18 w Northeast Louisiana State Tech Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 27–7 7,000–7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68455341/slaughter-puts-tech-past-northeast/ The Shreveport Times Slaughter puts Tech past Northeast, 27–7 November 19, 1961 March 28, 2021 4D Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northeast Louisiana State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/498/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Louisiana Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/366/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 Statistics The Bulldogs gained 2,272 yards of total offense (252 per game), consisting of 1,143 rushing yards (127 per game) and 1,129 passing yards (129 per game). On defense, they allowed opponents to gain 1,806 yards (200 per game) with 1,186 rushing yards (131 per game) and 620 passing yard 68.8 per game). Quarterback Mickey Slaughter completed 82 of 127 passes (64.6%) for 856 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. He also led the team with 829 yards of total offense (diminished by negative 27 rushing yads). End Jerry Griffin was the leading receiver with 45 catches for 435 yards. The team's rushing leaders were halfbacks Jack Lestage and Andy Farless, both with 213 yards on 57 carries. Bud Alexander led the team in scoring with 28 points on 19 extra points and three field goals. David Lee was the punter, averaging 40.1 yards on 49 punts. Awards and honors Five Louisiana Tech players received honors on the 1961 All-Gulf States Conference football teams selected by the coaches and writers. The honorees were: end Jerry Griffin (writers-1; coaches-1); tackle Herschel Vinyard (writers-1; coaches-1); center John Williamson (writers-2; coaches-2); quarterback Mickey Slaughter (writers-2; coaches-2); and guard Don Tippit (writers-3; coaches-3).Breaux, Bossier, Steed, Sestak Make All-GSC Lake Charles American Press December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lake-charles-american-press-all-gsc/152615552/ Newspapers.comClayton, Slaughter, Sestak Head GSC Team Alexandria Daily Town Talk December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-clayton-slaughter-sestak/152615298/ Newspapers.com References Louisiana Tech Category:Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football seasons Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football