1961 Texas A&M Aggies football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Texas A&M Aggies football 1961 Texas A&M Aggies football team.png 300px 1961 team portrait from 1962 Aggieland yearbook Southwest Conference SWC 4–5–1 3–4 Jim Myers 4th Wayne Freiling Wayland Simmons Kyle Field The 1961 Texas A&M Aggies football team was an American football that represented Texas A&M University in the 1961 college football season as a member of the Southwest Conference (SWC). In their fourth and final year under head coach Jim Myers, the Aggies compiled a 4–5–1 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in fourth place in the SWC, and outscored opponents by a total of 184 to 118.1961 Texas A&M Aggies Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 11, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1961-schedule.html The school's yearbook described the season as "a year of great victories and narrow, bitter defeats," pointing to a 55–0 victory over 1961 Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX) followed one week later by a 15–14 loss to TCU.1962 Aggieland, p. 205. One day after the Aggies' season-ending loss to Texas, the university announced that Myers' contract as head coach would not be renewed. In four years under Myers, the Aggies won only five conference games and compiled an overall record of 12–24–4.Myers Gets Aggie 'Gig' Tyler Morning Telegraph November 25, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tyler-morning-telegraph-myers-gets-aggie/155113705/ Newspapers.com The team played its home games at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Schedule 1961 AP September 23 t y Houston Kyle Field College Station, TX 7–7 22,000 Aggies, Cougars In 7-7 Deadlock Fort Worth Star-Telegram Paul Brookshire September 24, 1961 3 (part 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-aggies-cougars/153429946/ Newspapers.com September 30 l y y LSU Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry 7–16 64,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-brownsville-herald-lsu-scores-late-t/133235410/ The Brownsville Herald LSU scores late to defeat A&M October 1, 1961 October 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Texas Tech Jones Stadium Lubbock, TX rivalry 38–7 38,500 Aggies Sail Past Raiders, 38-7: Farmers Halt Losing Skein Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Joe Kelly October 8, 1961 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/lubbock-avalanche-journal-aggies-sail-pa/155124604/ Newspapers.com October 14 w y y 1961 Trinity Tigers Trinity (TX) Alamo Stadium San Antonio, TX 55–0 13,500 Aggies Scorch Trinity by 55-0 Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 15, 1961 2 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-aggies-scorch-t/155124448/ Newspapers.com October 21 l y TCU Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX 14–15 43,000 Frog Rally Chills A&M, 15-14, Before 43,000: Spearman's Field Goal Difference Fort Worth Star-Telegram Flem Hall October 22, 1961 1, 4 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-cite-newstitle/155124174/ Newspapers.com October 28 w Baylor Kyle Field College Station, TX Battle of the Brazos 23–0 29,000 Aggies Blister Baylor, 23-0: A&M Dads Watch as Bears Suffer Third SWC Defeat Fort Worth Jim Trinkle October 29, 1961 1, 4 (section 3) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-aggies-blister/155123843/ Newspapers.com November 4 l y Arkansas Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR rivalry 8–15 Hogs' Late Score Dooms Aggies, 15-8 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Bill Van Fleet November 5, 1961 1, 6 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-hogs-late-scor/155123509/ Newspapers.com November 11 w SMU Kyle Field College Station, TX 25–12 18,000 Aggies Stop Pony Star, Win, 25-12: Cadets Control Ball In Fourth Quarter Fort Worth Star-Telegram George Wallace November 12, 1961 1, 4 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-aggies-stop-pon/155123132/ Newspapers.com November 18 l y Rice Rice Stadium Houston, TX 7–21 53,000 Rice Shells Aggies, 21-7, With Passes Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jim Trinkle November 19, 1961 3 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-rice-shells-agg/155099927/ Newspapers.com November 23 l Texas 4 Kyle Field College Station, TX rivalry 0–25 42,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123816288/texas-whips-aggies-250-in-cotton-bowl/ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Texas whips Aggies, 25–0; In Cotton Bowl November 24, 1961 April 30, 2023 Newspapers.com 1961 Texas A&M Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football January 10, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1961-schedule.html Statistics The 1961 Aggies gained an average of 162.7 rushing yards and 78.9 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up 142.1 rushing yards and 98.7 passing yards per game. The team's rushing offense featured ten players with at least 20 carries. Fullback Lee Roy Caffey led the group with 371 rushing yards on 85 carries, an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Others included fullback Sam Byer (256 rushing yards, 74 carries, 3.5-yard average), halfback Jim Linnstaedter (243 yards, 60 carries, 4.1-yards average), fullback Jerry Rodgers (174 yards, 49 carries, 3.4-yard average), and halfback Travis Reagan (168 yard, 49 carries, 3.4-yard average). The team's passing offense included three quarterbacks who had at least 18 passing attempts: John Erickson led the group, completing 34 of 73 passes (46.6%) for 468 yards with two touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 95.8 quarterback rating. Ronnie Brice ranked second on the team, completing 13 of 24 passes (54.2%) for 149 yards with two touchdowns, one interception, and a 125.5 quarterback rating. Jim Keller completed seven of 18 passes for 83 yards win no touchdowns, two interceptions, and a 55.4 quarterback rating. 1961 Texas A&M Aggies Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 11, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/texas-am/1961.html Halfback Travis Reagan was the team's leading receiver with 10 receptions for 201 yards, an average of 20.1 yards per catch. Reagan also led the team in scoring with 38 points on six touchdowns and two points after touchdown.Texas Players Lead All-SWC Selections Amarillo Globe Times December 4, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-amarillo-globe-times-texas-players-l/155106825/ Newspapers.com Awards and honors No Texas A&M players were selected by the Associated Press (AP) or United Press International (UPI) as first-team players on the 1961 All-Southwest Conference football team. Guard Wayne Freiling was named to the second team by the AP. Six Texas A&M players received honorable mention from the AP: end Russell Hill, tackles Joe Eilers and Wayland Simmons, center Jerry Hopkins; and backs Lee Roy Caffey and Travis Reagan.Saxton, Alworth Lead Coaches' All-Southwest Conference Teams Corsicana Daily Sun December 4, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3071930/1961_ap_all_swc/ Newspapers.com UPI All-Southwest Conference The Bryan Daily Eagle December 3, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/43468776/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players The principal players featured in Aggieland yearbook were: 30em Ronnie Brice (#11), quarterback Larry Broaddus (#35), fullback Sam Byer (#37), fullback Lee Roy Caffey (#34), fullback Ronnie Carpenter (#82), end Bob Caskey (#43), halfback Mike Clark (#31), fullback Babe Craig (#21), halfback James Craig, tackle Larry Crutsinger (#82), end Guy Dillon (# 69), guard Joe Eilers (#72), tackle Bobby Elliott, quarterback John Erickson (#16), quarterback Bobby Evans (#80), end Jim Farris (#26), halfback Franklin Fisher (#89), end Wayne Freiling (#60), guard George Hargett (#23), halfback Jim Harper (#62), guard Russell Hill, end George Hogan (#70), tackle Jerry Hopkins (#50), center Bobby Huntington (#81), end Jerry Jenkins (#52), center Daryle Keeling (#84), end Jim Keller (#12), quarterback John Kolacek (#76), tackle Ben Krenek (#79), tackle Raymond Kubala (#51), center Raymond Kubesch (#25), halfback Walter LaGrone (#67), guard Pat Latham (#87), end Ronnie Ledbetter (#29), halfback Jim Linnsteadter (#14), halfback Bill Miller (#73), tackle Jim Murphy (#42), halfback Phil Peter (#40), halfback Jim Phillips (#63), guard Jerry Pizzitola (#65), guard David Powitsky (#78), tackle Travis Reagan (#41), halfback Jerry Rodgers (#33), fullback Wayland Simmons (#75), tackle Mike Swan (#56), guard Wayland Ward, tackle 1962 Aggieland (1962 Texas A&M yearbook), pp. 206-215. Coaching staff Head coach: Jim Myers Assistant coaches: Bobby Drake Keith, Travis Hughes, Elmer Smith, Tom Ellis, Ty Bain, Jack Thomas 1962 Aggieland (1962 Texas A&M yearbook), p. 204. References Texas AandM Category:Texas A&M Aggies football seasons Texas AandM Aggies football