1966 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1966 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 3 3 11–0 6–0 Bear Bryant 9th Ray Perkins Richard Cole Denny StadiumLegion FieldLadd Stadium National champion (Berryman/Sagarin/Calhoun)SEC co-championSugar Bowl champion Sugar Bowl W Won 34–7 vs. Nebraska The 1966 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 72nd overall and 33rd season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his ninth year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. They finished season undefeated with eleven wins (11–0 overall, 6–0 in the SEC), as SEC co-champions and with a victory over Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl. Alabama opened the season with a victory over Louisiana Tech in Birmingham and followed that with a victory at Ole Miss for their first conference win of the season. The Crimson Tide then returned home and defeated Clemson in the first Tuscaloosa game of the season before they traveled to Knoxville for their annual rival game against Tennessee. In the game, Alabama trailed the Volunteers 10–0 in the fourth quarter before they rallied for an 11–10 victory that saw Tennessee miss a game-winning field goal in the final minute of play. Alabama then alternated home games between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa over the next four weeks and defeated Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, LSU and South Carolina in each game. After they defeated 1966 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss in their annual Mobile game, the Crimson Tide defeated Auburn in the Iron Bowl and captured a share of the SEC championship. In the January that followed, Alabama then defeated Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl and finished the season undefeated. Although they were the only undefeated and untied college team at the conclusion of the year, Alabama was not selected as national champions for the season.Bernie Dellnski Title denied: 1966 Tide team holds reunion 3C https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kLgxAAAAIBAJ&pg=1745%2C4143513 Google News Archives TimesDaily August 31, 2006 July 22, 2013 On the 1966 squad, Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi stated: "I don't know, we haven't played Alabama yet" when asked how it felt to have the world's greatest football team for the season after his Packers won Super Bowl I.Griffith R. D. To the NFL: You Sure Started Somethin' – A Historical Guide of All 32 NFL Teams and the Cities They've Played in 2012 Dorrance Publishing 9781434916815 156 https://books.google.com/books?id=K2pvvE8K0HIC&q=%22Lombardi+%22haven%27t+played+Alabama+yet%22&pg=PA156 July 22, 2013 Schedule 1966 AP September 24 w y 3 Louisiana Tech Legion Field Birmingham, AL 34–0 63,187 October 1 w y 3 Ole Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 17–7 46,703 October 8 w y 4 Clemson Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 26–0 46,486 October 15 w y 3 Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN Third Saturday in October 11–10 56,463 October 22 w 4 Vanderbilt Legion Field Birmingham, AL 42–6 56,381 October 29 w 4 Mississippi State Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 27–14 55,215 November 5 w 4 LSU Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry ABC 21–0 66,513 November 12 w y y 3 South Carolina Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 24–0 57,282 November 26 w y 3 Southern Miss Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL 34–0 41,010 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74068303/alabama-crushes-southern-340/ The Montgomery Advertiser Alabama crushes Southern, 34–0 November 27, 1966 March 21, 2021 Newspapers.com December 3 w y 3 Auburn Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl ABC 31–0 67,786 January 2, 1967 w y y 3 Nebraska 6 Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl NBC 34–7 82,000 http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#1966 1966 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics June 17, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111125000700/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html November 25, 2011 Before the season Alabama was recognized as national champions from the Associated Press for the 1965 season after they defeated Nebraska in the Orange Bowl and finished with an overall record of 9–1–1.Bob Green Associated Press Tide keeps AP title trophy https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=YOshAAAAIBAJ&pg=5120%2C472175 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News January 4, 1966 7 July 22, 2013 In February 1966, SEC commissioner Bernie Moore penalized Alabama for scholarship violations with its freshman squad.Charles Land UA penalized two grid grants https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UP4cAAAAIBAJ&pg=7406%2C998418 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News February 8, 1966 6 July 22, 2013 Moore found that Alabama awarded 42 freshman scholarships instead of the 40 allowed by the league. As such, the Crimson Tide were penalized with a scholarship reduction of two to 38 for the 1966 recruiting class. Game summaries Louisiana Tech 1966 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team Louisiana Tech 0 0 0 0 #3 Alabama 0 14 7 13 September 24 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 63,187 Sources:Charles Land Tide's aerial circus KOs pesky Tech https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7XohAAAAIBAJ&pg=5232%2C3690236 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 25, 1966 11 July 20, 2013Jimmy Smothers Sputtering Crimson Tide pounds Louisiana Tech 34–0 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FmsfAAAAIBAJ&pg=1070%2C3085004 Google News Archives The Gadsden Times September 25, 1966 17 July 20, 2013 To open the 1966 season, the No. 3 Crimson Tide defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 34–0 in the first all-time meeting between the schools on the football field.1966 Season Recap After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama took a 14–0 halftime lead on a 32-yard Ken Stabler touchdown pass to Dennis Homan and on an eight-yard Stabler touchdown run. After a two-yard Harold Moore touchdown run in the third, the Crimson Tide made the final score 34–0 in the fourth after they scored on a 79-yad Stabler pass to Homan and on a four-yard Moore run. Ole Miss 1966 Ole Miss Rebels football team #3 Alabama 0 7 7 3 Ole Miss 0 0 0 7 October 1 Mississippi Veterans Memorial StadiumJackson, Mississippi 46,703 Sources:Charles Land Little bitty Bama bops tough Ole Miss, 17–7 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 2, 1966 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=axAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=7067%2C102888 July 21, 2013Associated Press Alabama uses pass to subdue Ole Miss 5B https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=sOVVAAAAIBAJ&pg=6833%2C101082 Google News Archives Eugene Register-Guard October 2, 1966 July 21, 2013 Prior to their game against Ole Miss, Alabama retained the No. 3 position in the AP Poll, and on a Saturday evening, the Crimson Tide defeated the Rebels 17–7 at Jackson.Ben Olan Associated Press Bama stays third 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19660927&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 27, 1966 July 21, 2013 After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama took a 7–0 halftime lead when Leslie Kelley scored on a one-yard touchdown run with only 0:40 left in the quarter. The Crimson Tide then extended their lead further to 14–0 in the third quarter when Ken Stabler threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Ray Perkins. The Rebels responded early in the fourth and cut the Crimson Tide lead in half when Julian Cunningham scored on a two-yard touchdown run, and then Alabama closed the game with a 21-yard Steve Davis field goal that made the final score 17–7. Clemson 1966 Clemson Tigers football team Clemson 0 0 0 0 #4 Alabama 6 10 7 3 October 8 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 46,486 Source:Charles Land Clemson's snakebit Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 9, 1966 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cRAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5053%2C1289374 July 21, 2013Frank Vehorn 'Bama skins Tigers https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1IMsAAAAIBAJ&pg=4846%2C1426034 Google News Archives Spartanburg Herald-Journal October 9, 1966 B1 July 21, 2013 After their closer-than-expected victory over Ole Miss, Alabama dropped into the No. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Clemson.Ben Olan Associated Press Bama drops to fourth 5 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bRAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=6917%2C508519 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 4, 1966 July 21, 2013 In what was their first game against the Tigers since the 1936 season, who were led by former Crimson Tide player Frank Howard as head coach, Alabama won 26–0. The Crimson Tide took a 6–0 first quarter lead when Ken Stabler threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Homan. They then extended their lead to 16–0 at halftime after a 32-yard Steve Davis field goal and one-yard Stabler touchdown run in the second quarter. Alabama then closed the game with an eight-yard Stabler touchdown pass to Kenny Martin in the third and a 36-yard Davies field goal in the fourth quarter that made the final score 26–0. Tennessee 1966 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October #3 Alabama 0 0 0 11 Tennessee 10 0 0 0 October 15 Neyland StadiumKnoxville, Tennessee 56,463 Sources:Charles Land Miracle-working Tide turns water into win Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 16, 1966 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dxAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5471%2C2332043 July 21, 2013UPI Tide nips Tennessee 3C https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DshhAAAAIBAJ&pg=2196%2C2430650 Google News Archives Star-News October 16, 1966 July 21, 2013 yes Q1 TENN Denney 6 yard pass from Warren (Wright kick) TENN 7–0 Q1 TENN Wright 40 yard field goal TENN 10–0 Q4 ALA Stabler 1 yard run (Cook pass from Stabler) TENN 10–8 Q4 3:23 ALA Davis 17 yard field goal ALA 11–10 yes After their victory over Clemson, Alabama regained the No. 3 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Tennessee.Mike Recht Associated Press Tide climbs up to third 5 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cxAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5755%2C1636726 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 11, 1966 July 21, 2013 At a rain-soaked Neyland Stadium, Alabama overcame a 10–0 fourth quarter deficit and defeated the rival Volunteers 11–10 and preserved their perfect record. Tennessee scored all of their points in the first quarter. The first points came on a six-yard Dewey Warren touchdown pass to Austin Denney and next on a 40-yard Gary Wright field goal for a 10–0 lead. Still up by 10, the Crimson Tide made their comeback in the fourth quarter. Ken Stabler scored on a one-yard touchdown run and then successfully converted the two-point conversion on a short pass to Wayne Cook that made the score 10–8. With 3:23 left in the game, Steve Davis kicked the 17-yard, game-winning field goal that made the score 11–10. The Volunteers did manage to set up a 19-yard field goal attempt that went wide in the final 0:20 of the contest. Vanderbilt 1966 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 6 0 0 0 #4 Alabama 21 7 14 0 October 22 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 56,381 Sources:Charles Land Tide 'bags' Vandy early Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 23, 1966 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fhAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5163%2C3524002 July 21, 2013Ronnie Thomas Tide drops Vandy 29 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hg8sAAAAIBAJ&pg=1127%2C3658952 Google News Archives The Florence Times October 23, 1966 July 21, 2013 After their victory over Tennessee, Alabama again dropped into the No. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Vanderbilt.Ben Olan Associated Press Tide drops to fourth 5 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19661018&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 18, 1966 July 21, 2013 Against the Commodores, Alabama played 56 different players in their 42–6 victory at Birmingham. The Crimson Tide took a 21–0 first quarter lead before Vanderbilt scored their only points of the game. Alabama touchdowns were scored by Bobby Johns on a 40-yard interception return, a 29-yard Leslie Kelley pass to Ray Perkins on a halfback option play and on a 35-yard Wayne Trimble pass to Richard Brewer. The Commodores responded with their only points on a three-yard Roger May touchdown pass to Steve Skupas late in the first. A 14-yard David Chatwood touchdown run in the second quarter made the halftime score 28–6 in favor of Alabama. The Crimson Tide then closed the game with a pair of third-quarter touchdowns on an 18-yard Trimble pass to Dennis Homan and on a one-yard Trimble run. Mississippi State 1966 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team Mississippi State 0 0 0 14 #4 Alabama 0 10 3 14 October 29 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 55,215 Sources:Charles Land Tricky Tide turns back late State bid, 27–14 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 30, 1966 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hRAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=7018%2C4584481 July 21, 2013Jimmy Smothers Trimble takes Tide in for 27–14 win 27 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9msfAAAAIBAJ&pg=2879%2C4116772 Google News Archives The Gadsden Times October 30, 1966 July 21, 2013 At Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter and defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 27–14 in Tuscaloosa. After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama took a 10–0 halftime lead after a 35-yard Steve Davis field goal and a 26-yard Wayne Trimble touchdown pass to Ray Perkins. Davis then added a 31-yard field goal in the third before both teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter and made the final score 27–14. In the final quarter, the Crimson Tide scored on Trimble touchdown passes of 48-yards to Jerry Duncan and 38-yards to Perkins; Mississippi State scored on a three-yard Prentis Calhoun run and on an 11-yard Don Saget pass to Calhoun. LSU 1966 LSU Tigers football team LSU 0 0 0 0 #4 Alabama 5 3 7 6 November 5 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 66,513 Sources:Associated Press Tide crushes LSU 21 to 0 Google News Archives Ocala Star-Banner November 6, 1966 20 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5ZZPAAAAIBAJ&pg=6215%2C1011539 July 21, 2013Charles Land Tide puts Tiger in tank 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FgAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5413%2C724856 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 6, 1966 July 21, 2013 After their victory over Mississippi State, Alabama retained the No. 4 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against LSU.Ben Olan Associated Press Tide stays fourth in poll 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EgAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5852%2C53420 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 1, 1966 July 21, 2013 Behind a strong defensive performance, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 21–0 at Legion Field. Alabama took a 5–0 first quarter lead after Mike Hall blocked a Mitch Worley punt for a safety and Steve Davis connected on a 24-yard field goal. Davis then made the halftime score 8–0 in favor of the Crimson Tide with a 32-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Bobby Johns intercepted a Fred Haynes pass and returned it 33-yards for a touchdown and in the fourth a three-yard Frank Canterbury touchdown run made the final score 21–0. South Carolina 1966 South Carolina Gamecocks football team South Carolina 0 0 0 0 #3 Alabama 7 7 7 3 November 12 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 57,282 Sources:Charles Land Tide's just enough 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HQAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=6954%2C2020057 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 13, 1966 July 21, 2013Associated Press Third-ranked Crimson Tide waterlog Gamecocks 24–0 B1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NoEsAAAAIBAJ&pg=2387%2C1942112 Google News Archives Spartanburg Herald-Journal November 13, 1966 July 21, 2013 On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, Alabama defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 24–0 at Denny Stadium. The Crimson Tide took a 14–0 halftime lead after touchdown runs of one-yard by David Chatwood in the first and of three-yards by Leslie Kelley in the second quarter. Alabama then closed the game with a 13-yard Wayne Trimble touchdown pass to Ray Perkins in the third and on a 31-yard Steve Davis field goal in the fourth that made the final score 24–0. Southern Miss 1966 Southern Miss Southerners football team Southern Miss 0 0 0 0 #3 Alabama 0 12 6 16 November 26 Ladd StadiumMobile, Alabama 36,166 Sources:Charles Land Tide turns killer, belts Southerners https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=KwAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=7090%2C4443938 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 27, 1966 11 July 21, 2013Associated Press Tide stands alone after 34–0 triumph https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1I8tAAAAIBAJ&pg=1044%2C4534202 Google News Archives The Florence Times November 27, 1966 20 July 21, 2013 In their annual game played at Mobile, Alabama shutout the Southern Miss Southerners 34–0 at Ladd Stadium. After a scoreless first, the Crimson Tide took a 12–0 halftime lead on a pair of Ken Stabler touchdown passes. The first was from 25-yards to Ray Perkins and the second from one-yard out to Wayne Cook. After a 13-yard David Chatwood touchdown run in the third, Alabama then closed the game with a pair of touchdowns and two-point conversions in the fourth quarter. The first came on a 55-yard Stabler touchdown pass to Dennis Homan and the second on a one-yard Joe Kelley run that made the final score 34–0. Auburn 1966 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl Auburn 0 0 0 0 #3 Alabama 0 17 14 0 December 3 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 67,786 Sources:Charles Land Cobra-quick Tide bites Tigers 31–0 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-OohAAAAIBAJ&pg=3646%2C427294 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News December 4, 1966 July 21, 2013Jimmy Smothers Stabler, passing game provide 31–0 Tide win 29 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CxApAAAAIBAJ&pg=1324%2C409423 Google News Archives The Gadsden Times December 4, 1966 July 21, 2013 In the annual Iron Bowl game, Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 31–0 and secured their third consecutive SEC championship. After a scoreless first quarter, the Crimson Tide took a 17–0 halftime lead with points scored on a 63-yard Ken Stabler touchdown pass to Ray Perkins, on a one-yard Leslie Kelley run and on a 23-yard Steve Davis field goal. Alabama then concluded their scoring with a pair of third-quarter touchdowns on a 12-yard Kelley run and on a 41-yard Wayne Trimble pass to Donnie Sutton that made the final score 31–0. Nebraska 1966 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team 1967 Sugar Bowl Sugar Bowl #6 Nebraska 0 0 0 7 #3 Alabama 17 7 3 7 January 2, 1967 Tulane StadiumNew Orleans, Louisiana 82,000 Sources:Charles Land Tide makes believer of Nebraska, 34–7 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News January 3, 1967 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MAAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5187%2C548903 July 21, 2013Hap Halbrooks Tide rolls, Nebraska folds Google News Archives The Florence Times January 3, 1967 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4wssAAAAIBAJ&pg=920%2C488781 July 21, 2013 For the second year in a row, Alabama played Nebraska in their bowl game, and for the second consecutive year defeated the Cornhuskers. In the 1967 edition of the Sugar Bowl, the Crimson Tide defeated Nebraska 34–7 and finished the season undefeated. Alabama opened with a 17–0 lead in the first quarter on touchdown runs of one-yard by Leslie Kelley, 14-yards by Ken Stabler and on a 30-yard Steve Davis field goal. They then extended it to 24–0 at halftime after a six-yard Wayne Trimble touchdown run in the second quarter. After a 40-yard Davis field goal in the third for the Crimson Tide, Nebraska scored their only points early in the fourth quarter on a 15-yard Bob Churchich touchdown pass to Dick Davis that made the score 27–7. Alabama then closed the game with a 45-yard Stabler touchdown pass to Ray Perkins that made the final score 34–7. For his performance, Stabler was recognized as the game's MVP.http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2012/Bowls.pdf Bowl/All-Star Game Records: Most Valuable Players in Major Bowls National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2012 NCAA Division I Football Records 93 NCAA.org July 21, 2013 National championship claim College football national championships in NCAA Division I FBS The NCAA recognizes consensus national champions as the teams that have captured a championship by way of one of the major polls since the 1950 NCAA University Division football season.http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2012/FBS.pdf National Poll Champions 73 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2012 NCAA Division I Football Records NCAA.org July 21, 2013 Although Alabama was the only team with a perfect record at the end of the season as Notre Dame and Michigan State tied in their meeting, it was not recognized as national champion.UPI Writers pick Notre Dame as top team https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ebEiAAAAIBAJ&dq=champion%20notre-dame&pg=5921%2C680674 Google News Archives Beaver County Times January 5, 1967 B3 July 21, 2013 Keith Dunnavant suggests in his book about the 1966 season, that the continued segregation of the Alabama football team (the Crimson Tide did not integrate until Wilbur Jackson and John Mitchell made the 1971 team), as well as the Birmingham campaign and Selma to Montgomery marches by white Alabamians during the Civil Rights Movement, cost the Crimson Tide support with voters in 1966 and led to the third-place finish.Dunnavant Keith The Missing Ring: How Bear Bryant and the 1966 Alabama Crimson Tide Were Denied College Football's Most Elusive Prize https://books.google.com/books?id=SRHVVvrZ2mYC July 21, 2013 2007 Macmillan 9781466821248 206 The 1966 squad was retroactively recognized as national champion by Berryman and Sagarin (ELO-Chess) but Alabama does not claim either in their official national championship total.Got 12? Here's how Alabama bumped up its claim to a dozen national titles http://blog.al.com/solomon/2010/01/got_12.html Jon Solomon The Birmingham News January 6, 2010 AL.com July 21, 2013 Freshman squad Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams.Kersey Jason NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape http://newsok.com/ncaas-decision-to-allow-freshman-eligibility-changed-football-landscape/article/3704386 July 21, 2013 The Oklahoman August 27, 2012Delbert Reed Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7RAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=7410%2C4178967 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News January 21, 1972 6 July 21, 2013 The Alabama freshmen squad was led by coach Clem Gryska for the 1966 season and finished with a record of four wins and zero losses (4–0).Charles Land Dean boots frosh in, 6–3 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JAAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5315%2C3195497 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 20, 1966 11 July 21, 2013 The Baby Tide opened their season with a 27–14 victory over Mississippi State at Denny Stadium.Charles Land Baby Tide sparkles in 27–14 win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bRAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5328%2C506718 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 4, 1966 5 July 21, 2013 After a scoreless first quarter, Alabama took a 7–0 lead in the second when Scott Hunter threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Wade. They then extended their lead to 17–0 at halftime when Mike Dean connected on a 46-yard field goal and Hunter scored on a short quarterback sneak. After Dean connected on a 31-yard field goal late in the third, the Bulldogs scored their first points late in the fourth on a 43-yard Dickie Carpenter touchdown run that made the score 20–7. Alabama responded with a 13-yard Wade touchdown run and State with a 13-yard Carpenter touchdown pass to George Davis that made the final score 27–14. In their second game of the season, the Alabama freshmen defeated Ole Miss 31–14 at Oxford.Associated Press Tide frosh tops Rebs https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dhAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=1361%2C2249621 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 15, 1966 7 July 21, 2013 Alabama took a 14–7 halftime lead with a pair of Tommy Wade touchdown runs from one and three-yards; Ole Miss scored their touchdown on a four-yard John Bowen run. After Mike Dean connected on a 25-yard field goal in the third, fourth-quarter touchdowns were scored for Alabama by Wade on a one-yard run and on a 20-yard Scott Hunter pass to Dean. The Rebels scored their final touchdown on a 40-yard Vernon Studdard pass to Louis Farber that made the final score 31–14. In their next game on November 7 against Tennessee, the Baby Tide won again by a score of 21–9.Charles Land Baby Tide rushing, defense too much for Vols, 21–9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=GAAdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5550%2C1291630 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 8, 1966 5 July 21, 2013 The Vols led 9–7 at halftime after Vic Dingus tackled Eddie Bentley in the endzone for a safety and on a 35-yard Mike Jones touchdown pass to Gary Kreis. Alabama's first half touchdown came on a 15-yard Tommy Wade run. The Baby Tide closed the game with touchdowns on a 13-yard Scott Hunter pass to Perry Willis in the third and on a two-yard Wade run in the fourth that made the final score 21–9. In their final game of the season, Alabama defeated Auburn 6–3 at Denny Stadium and finished the season undefeated. After Joe Riley scored Auburn's only points with his 35-yard field goal in the first, Mike Dean scored all of the Tide's points with field goals of 20 and 31-yards. Personnel Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Randy Barron Dadeville, Alabama Defensive tackle Dickie Bean Childersburg, Alabama Halfback David Bedwell Cedar Bluff, Alabama Defensive back Richard Brewer Sylacauga, Alabama Split end John Calvert Cullman, Alabama Guard Frank Canterbury Birmingham, Alabama Halfback Jimmy Carroll Enterprise, Alabama Center David Chatwood Fairhope, Alabama Fullback Bob Childs Montgomery, Alabama Linebacker Richard Cole Crossville, Alabama Defensive tackle Wayne Cook Montgomery, Alabama Tight end Steve Davis Columbus, Georgia Placekicker Cecil Dowdy Cherokee, Alabama Offensive tackle Jerry Duncan Sparta, North Carolina Offensive tackle Mike Ford Tuscaloosa, Alabama Defensive end Conrad Fowler Columbiana, Alabama Split end Jim Fuller Fairfield, Alabama Tackle Mike Hall Tarrant, Alabama Linebacker Allen Harpole Columbus, Mississippi Defensive guard Charles Harris Mobile, Alabama Defensive end Dennis Homan Muscle Shoals, Alabama Split end Jimmy Israel Haleyville, Alabama Quarterback Bobby Johns Birmingham, Alabama Defensive back Billy Johnson Selma, Alabama Center Donny Johnston Birmingham, Alabama Halfback Joe Kelley Ozark, Alabama Quarterback Leslie Kelley Cullman, Alabama Fullback Dudley Kerr Reform, Alabama Placekicker Terry Killgore Annandale, Virginia Center Kenny Martin Hemet, California Fullback Harold Moore Chattanooga, Tennessee Fullback Ed Morgan Hattiesburg, Mississippi Fullback John Mosley Thomaston, Alabama Halfback Stan Moss Birmingham, Alabama Left end Wayne Owen Gadsden, Alabama Linebacker Ray Perkins Petal, Mississippi End Eddie Propst Birmingham, Alabama Defensive back Gene Raburn Jasper, Alabama Fullback Mike Reilly Mobile, Alabama Guard John Reitz Morristown, Tennessee Defensive end Eddie Rogers Bessemer, Alabama Linebacker Nathan Rustin Phenix City, Alabama Defensive tackle Mike Sasser Brewton, Alabama Defensive back John Sides Tuskegee, Alabama Defensive tackle Tom Somerville White Station, Tennessee Offensive guard Ken Stabler Foley, Alabama Quarterback Bruce Stephens Thomasville, Alabama Guard Wayne Stevens Gadsden, Alabama End Johnny Sullivan Nashville, Tennessee Defensive tackle Donnie Sutton Blountsville, Alabama Split end Louis Thompson Lebanon, Tennessee Defensive tackle Richard Thompson Thomasville, Alabama Halfback Wayne Trimble Cullman, Alabama Quarterback Frank Whaley Lineville, Alabama Defensive end John Williams Decatur, Alabama GuardReference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 187–201 Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Bear Bryant Head coach 9 Alabama (1936) Sam Bailey Assistant coach 9 Ouachita Baptist (1949) Ken Donahue Assistant coach 3 Tennessee (1951) Pat Dye Assistant coach 2 Georgia (1962) Jim Goostree Assistant coach 10 Tennessee (1952) Clem Gryska Assistant coach 7 Alabama (1948) Dude Hennessey Assistant coach 7 Kentucky (1955) Carney Laslie Assistant coach 10 Alabama (1934) Ken Meyer Assistant coach 4 Denison (1950) Mal Moore Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1962) Dee Powell Assistant coach 4 Texas A&M (1957) Charley Richards Assistant coach 1 Livingston State (1950) Hayden Riley Assistant coach 9 Alabama (1948) Tom Rogers Assistant coach 1 Delta State (1956) Jack Rutledge Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1962) Jimmy Sharpe Assistant coach 4 Alabama (1962) Richard Williamson Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1963)Reference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 202–203 NFL draft Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1966 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) between the 1967 and 1969 drafts. These players included the following: Year Round Overall Player name Position NFL team1967 NFL/AFL draftNational Football League http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History by School–Alabama July 21, 2013 July 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140715084011/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school dead 1 26 Leslie Kelley Running backLinebacker New Orleans Saints 4 82 Louis Thompson 1 Defensive tackle New York Giants 4 91 Wayne Trimble 1 Defensive back San Francisco 49ers 9 230 Cecil Dowdy Linebacker Cleveland Browns1968 NFL/AFL draft 1 20 Dennis Homan Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 2 52 Ken Stabler Quarterback Oakland Raiders 12 320 Bobby Johns Bobby Johns (American football) Defensive back Kansas City Chiefs1969 NFL/AFL draft 10 260 Mike Hall 1 Linebacker New York Jets 16 413 William Davis 1 Linebacker Oakland Raiders References General http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/66-m-footbl-recaps.pdf 1966 Season Recaps RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics June 17, 2013 April 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425164653/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/66-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama June 17, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130717112227/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf July 17, 2013 Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Category:Sugar Bowl champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football