1961 Ithaca Bombers football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Ithaca Bombers football Independent 4–4 Richard S. Lyon 4th South Hill Field The 1961 Ithaca Bombers football team was an American football team that represented Ithaca College as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Richard S. Lyon, the Bombers compiled a 4–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 176 to 101.2010 Media Guide Ithaca college 2010 33 https://ithaca_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/football/2010/FB-2010.pdf The 1961 Bombers gained 2,263 yards of total offense (282.8 yards per game), consisting of 1,317 rushing yards (164 yards per game) and 1,107 passing yards (138.3 yards per game). On defense, they gave up 2,064 yards to their opponents (258 yards per game), including 1,114 rushing yards (148 yards per game) and 950 passing yards (118.7 yards per game). The team's individual statistical leaders included: Junior quarterback Larry Karas led the team in both passing (40-for-76 for 785 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions) and total offense (784 yards). Karas's tally of 785 passing yards broke Ithaca's prior single-season record of 600 yards set one year earlier by Charles BradyIC Gridders Break Records the Ithaca Journal November 29, 1961 22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-gridders-break-rec/153546083/ Newspapers.com Junior right halfback Billy Odell led the team in rushing (521 yards, 84 carries, 6.2 yards per carry), receiving (17 receptions, 382 yards), and scoring (10 touchdowns, 60 points).Odell Leading Rusher For Ithaca College The Ithaca Journal November 30, 1961 17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-odell-leading-rusher/166080075/ Newspapers.com His 10 touchdowns broke Ithaca's single-season record of nine touchdowns set in 1958 by Dick Carmean. End Jack Yengo handled punting, tallying 24 punts for 977 yards, an average of 40.7 yards per punt. The team played its home games at South Hill Field in Ithaca, New York. Schedule y y September 23 West Chester South Hill Field Ithaca, NY L 7-13 700–3,000 College's Strong Second Half Drive Falls Short The Ithaca Journal Kenny Van Sickle September 25, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-colleges-strong-seco/151361337/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 West Chester) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/765/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 8, 2023 September 30 at 1961 Hobart Statesmen Hobart Geneva, NY W 19-6 1,600 Ithaca College Tops Hobart, 19 to 6, On 2 Late Tallies Dave Rosenbloom Rochester Democrat and Chronicle October 1, 1961 5C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-ithaca-college-to/166079406/ Newspapers.com October 7 at 1961 King's Monarchs King's (PA) Kingston High Stadium Wilkes-Barre, PA W 40-13 1,700 Bombers Play King's Under Lights The Ithaca Journal October 6, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-bombers-play-kings-u/166078398/ Newspapers.com October 14 Cortland State South Hill Field Ithaca, NY (Cortaca Jug) W 34-0 1,000–2,000 Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Cortland State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/168/stats/1286 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 18, 2024 October 21 Southern Connecticut State South Hill Field Ithaca, NY L 0-21 1,000–2,000 Bomber 11 Prepares For So. Connecticut The ithaca Journal October 18, 1991 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-bomber-11-prepares-fo/166078569/ Newspapers.comCollege Blanked By Owl Eleven The Ithaca Journal October 23, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-college-blanked-by-ow/152298932/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Southern Connecticut State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/658/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 30, 2024 October 28 at C. W. Post Brookville, NY L 20-26 3,000 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 C. W. Post) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/362/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 1, 2024 November 4 Alfred South Hill Field Ithaca, NY L 7-14 600 IC Footballers Rest Today; Fumbles Costly in Setback The Ithaca Journal November 6, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ithaca-journal-ic-footballers-rest-t/152300827/ Newspapers.com November 11 at 1961 Brockport Golden Eagles Brockport Brockport, NY W 49-8 1,100 Ithaca Drubs Brockport in Finale Frank Welch Rochester Democrat and Chronicle November 12, 1961 6C https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-ithaca-drubs-broc/166079158/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Ithaca) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/313/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 18, 2024 References Ithaca Category:Ithaca Bombers football seasons Ithaca Bombers football