1961 Maryland Terrapins football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1961 Maryland Terrapins football 1961 Maryland Terrapins football team.png 285 Team portrait from 1962 Terrapin yearbook Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 7–3 3–3 Tom Nugent 3rd Byrd Stadium The 1961 Maryland Terrapins football team was an American football team that represented the University of Maryland as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 1961 college football season. In their third season under head coach Tom Nugent, the Terrapins compiled a 7–3 record (3–3 in conference games), finished in third place in the ACC, and outscored their opponents 156 to 141.1961 Maryland Terrapins Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 17, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/1961-schedule.htmlMaryland Yearly Results (1960-1964) David DeLassus College Football Data Warehouse June 17, 2016 http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/m/maryland/1960-1964_yearly_results.php August 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810125914/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/active/m/maryland/1960-1964_yearly_results.php dead Senior end Gary Collins, a consensus pick on the 1961 All-America football team, tallied 30 catches for 428 yards and was selected in the first round, fourth overall pick, of the 1962 NFL draft. Quarterback Dick Shiner led the team, and ranked third in the ACC, with 1,022 yards of total offense. Schedule 1961 AP September 23 w y y SMU Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX 14–6 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-terps-stymie-la/139133344/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Terps stymie late SMU drives, post 14–6 victory September 24, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 w y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 24–21 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-terps-late-fg-shades-cl/139133461/ St. Petersburg Times Terps' late FG shades Clemson 24–21 October 1, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w y Syracuse 7 Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 22–21 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call-maryland-nips-orange/139133594/ Sunday Call-Chronicle Maryland nips Orange October 8, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 l 10 North Carolina Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 8–14 23,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kingsport-times-news-terps-take-first-lo/139133708/ Kingsport Times-News Terps take first loss October 15, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 w y y Air Force DU Stadium Denver, CO 21–0 21,500 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PwozAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w-cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6598%2C2115057 Spokesman-Review Associated Press Terps whip Aircad, bowl hopes raised October 22, 1961 8, sports October 28 l y South Carolina Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC 10–20 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-south-carolina-sur/139133812/ Winston-Salem Journal & Sentinel South Carolina surprises Maryland with 20–10 win October 29, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w y Penn State Byrd Stadium College Park, MD rivalry 21–17 39,000 Maryland Triumphs, 21-17: Terps Whip Penn State After Building Up 21-6 Halftime Lead The Baltimore Sun W. Lawrence Null November 5, 1961 1, 2 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-maryland-triumphs-21/153643204/ Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-terps-score/139133995/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Terps score fast, hang on to upset Penn State, 21–17 November 5, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 w NC State Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 10–7 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/asheville-citizen-times/28939182/ Asheville Citizen-Times Maryland edges Wolfpack, 10–7 November 12, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w Wake Forest Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 10–7 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-wake-forest-fritters-away/139134217/ Daily Press Wake Forest 'fritters' away tilt, loses to Terrapins by 10–7 score November 19, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 l y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA rivalry 16–28 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-virginia-apparentl/139134330/ Florence Morning News Virginia apparently knocks Maryland out of a bowl, 28–16 November 26, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com Statistics thumb|right|170px|All-American Gary Collins The 1961 Terrapins gained an average of 146.4 passing yards and 123.1 rushing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 97.2 passing yards and 161.5 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Dick Shiner led the team on offense, completing 58 of 111 passes (52.3%) for 921 yards with seven touchdowns, eleven interceptions, and a 122.9 quarterback rating. Shiner also had 101 rushing yards and ranked third in the ACC with 1,022 yards of total offense.Gabriel Edges North Carolina's Farris In A.C.C. Total Offense The Baltimore Sun December 7, 1961 40 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun/154287776/ Newspapers.com Quarterback Dick Novak added 487 passing yards (55-for-99). Novak also rushed for 187 yards and ranked eighth in the ACC with 674 yards of total offense. The team's rushing leaders were Ernie Arizzi (369 yards on 78 carries, 4.7-yard average), Dennis Condie (236 yards on 68 carries, 3.5-yard average), and Dick Novak (187 yards on 50 carries, 3.7-yard average). Maryland's All-American end Gary Collins led the team in receiving with 30 catches for 428 yards, a 14.3-yard average. The team's other leading receivers were Tom Brown (11 receptions, 232 yards, 21.1-yard average), Henry Poniatowski (15 receptions, 212 yards, 14.1-yard average), and Murnis Banner (7 receptions, 123 yards, 17.6-yard average).1961 Maryland Terrapins Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 17, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/maryland/1961.html Awards Maryland end Gary Collins was a consensus pick on the 1962 All-America football team, receiving first-team honors from the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press (AP), United Press International (UPI), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Newspaper Enterprise Association, Sporting News, and Time magazine, among others. Collins was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 1962 NFL draft and played 10 years with the Browns, earning All-Pro honors three times and being selected as the most valuable player of the 1964 NFL Championship Game. Four Maryland players received honors from the AP, UPI, or Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association (ACSWA) on the 1961 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team: Gary Collins at end (AP-1, UPI-1, ACSWA-1); center Bob Hacker (AP-1, ACSWA-1); tackle Roger Shoals (AP-2, UPI-2); and guard Bill Kirchiro (AP-2, UPI-2).Terps' Gary Collins Is All-ACC Lineman; Gabriel of NC State Chosen Ken Alyta The Morning Herald (MD) November 30, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3449609/1961_all_acc_football_team/Gabriel Leads All-ACC Club Statesville Record & Landmark December 1, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/statesville-record-and-landmark-gabriel/154308506/ Newspapers.comCollins Paces Writers' Vote For All-ACC Daily Press December 1, 1961 29 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107358076/collins-paces-writers-vote-for-all-acc/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players 30em Ernie Arizzi - back, sophomore Murnis Banner - halfback Dick Barlund - end Tommy Brown - halfback, sophomore Gary Collins - end Rex Collins - fullback Dennis Condie - halfback, 160 pounds Dave Crossan - tackle, 230 pounds Jim Davidson - halfback and co-captain Pat Drass - fullback, senior Gene Feher - center Bob Hacker - center and co-captain, senior, 6'0", 200 pounds Bill Kirchiro - guard, senior, 215 pounds Dick Novak - quarterback, senior, 170 pounds Henry Poinatowski (or Poniatowski) - end Walt Rock - guard Tom Sankovich, guard, senior, 200 pounds Dick Shiner - quarterback Roger Shoals - tackle, junior, 240 pounds Pat Drass, the first-string fullback, and Don Van Reenam, a reserve eft halfback, were removed from the team on November 7, 1961, for disciplinary reasons related to an "improper attitude with the coaching staff."Drass and VanReenan Dropped From Terp Squad The Baltimore Sun November 8, 1961 21, 26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-drass-and-vanreenan-dr/154319385/ Newspapers.com Coaches and administrators Head coach: Tom Nugent Assistant coaches: Lee Corso, Bernie Reid, Frank Toomey, Roland Arrigoni, Alf Satterfield, Bill Dovell, Carroll HuntressThe Terrapin 1962 305 https://archive.org/details/terrapinyearbook1962univ/page/305/mode/1up Athletic director: William W. CobeyThe Terrapin 1962 304 https://archive.org/details/terrapinyearbook1962univ/page/305/mode/1up Head trainer: Alfred J. Wyre References Maryland Category:Maryland Terrapins football seasons Maryland Terrapins football