1961 New Hampshire Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1961 New Hampshire Wildcats football Yankee Conference Yankee 3–5 1–3 Chief Boston 13th Cowell Stadium The 1961 New Hampshire Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented the University of New Hampshire as a member of the Yankee Conference during the 1961 college football season. In its 13th year under head coach Chief Boston, the Wildcats compiled a 3–5 record (1–3 in conference games), outscored opponents by a total of 103 to 101, and finished fourth out of six teams in the Yankee Conference.2017 New Hampshire Media Guide University of New Hampshire 2017 67 September 20, 2021 https://issuu.com/unhathletics/docs/unh_football_media_guide_2017_web September 20, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212415/https://issuu.com/unhathletics/docs/unh_football_media_guide_2017_web dead The team played its home games at Cowell Stadium in Durham, New Hampshire. Schedule y y September 23 American International<ncg> Cowell Stadium Durham, NH L 0-6 4,000–4,500 Aces Dull Claws Of Cats; Indians Next UNH Goal The Portsmouth Herald September 25, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97949288/aces-dull-claws-of-cats-indians-next/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 American International) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/22/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 1, 2024 September 30 at Dartmouth<ncg> Memorial Field Hanover, NH (rivalry) L 3-28 10,500 Poised Dartmouth Rips New Hampshire Wildcats 28-3 The Portsmouth Herald October 2, 1961 22 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97948216/poised-dartmouth-rips-new-hampshire/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Rhode Island Meade Stadium Kingston, RI W 20-0 2,000–3,500 New Hampshire Blanks Rhode Island, Prepares for Maine The Portsmouth Herald October 9, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97948667/new-hampshire-blanks-rhode-island/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Rhode Island) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/572/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 28, 2022 October 14 Maine Cowell Stadium Durham, NH (Battle for the Brice–Cowell Musket) L 6-7 7,500–8,500 Maine Tips UNH: Win 7-6 For 4th Victory Bangor Daily News October 16, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bangor-daily-news-maine-tips-unh-wi/154833524/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Maine) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/380/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 25, 2022 October 28 Merchant Marine<ncg> Cowell Stadium Durham, NH W 8-7 4,000–5,000 Wildcats Squeak By Mariners, 8-7 New York Daily News October 29, 1961 145 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97947905/wildcats-squeak-by-mariners-8-7/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Merchant Marine) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/724/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 30, 2024 November 4 at Connecticut Memorial Stadium Storrs, CT L 23-30 7,400–7,464 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Connecticut) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/164/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 26, 2022 November 11 at Springfield<ncg> Springfield, MA W 36-14 2,500–3,300 Wildcats Claw Maroon, Play Redmen Saturday The Portsmouth Herald November 13, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97950035/wildcats-claw-maroon-play-redmen/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Springfield) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/673/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 1, 2024 November 18 UMass Cowell Stadium Durham, NH (rivalry) L 7-9 3,800–5,500 Field Goal Saves UMass The Boston Globe November 19, 1961 72 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97947314/field-goal-saves-umass/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 New Hampshire) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/469/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 26, 2022 Statistics The 1961 Wildcats tallied 1,615 yards of total offense (202 per game), consisting of 1,032 rushing yards (129 per game) and 583 passing yards (72.9 per game). On defense, they gave up 1,537 yards (192 per game) with 1,050 rushing yards (131.2 per game) and 387 passing yards (48.2 per game). Quarterback Robert Dickson completed 59 of 139 passes (42.4%) for 560 yards with 11 interceptions and five touchdowns. The leading receiver was end Edward Facey with 19 receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown. Halfback Richard Mezquita led the team in both rushing (407 yards on 96 carries) and scoring (18 points on three touchdowns). Fullback Charles Beach ranked second in rushing with 184 yards on 34 carries. Awards and honors Two New Hampshire players received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Yankee Conference football team selected by the conference coaches. The New Hampshire honorees, Paul D'Allesandro and Ed Cramer, were both named at the guard position.New Hampshire Men On Yankee Loop Team The Portsmouth Herald December 6, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-portsmouth-herald-new-hampshire-men/154841914/ Newspapers.com References New Hampshire Category:New Hampshire Wildcats football seasons New Hampshire Wildcats football