1961 The Citadel Bulldogs football team

American college football season December 2011 January 2026 1961 The Citadel Bulldogs football Southern Conference SoCon 7–3 5–1 Eddie Teague 5th Johnson Hagood Stadium SoCon champion The 1961 The Citadel Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, as a memberof the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth year under head coach Eddie Teague, the Bulldogs compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 in conference games, and won the program's first SoCon championship since joining the conference in 1936. After the season, the Bulldogs declined two bowl invitations. The first to be offered was the Tangerine Bowl. The Citadel had appeared in the previous edition of this small-college bowl in 1960 and elected to decline the repeat trip. Later, the Bulldogs declined an invitation to the Aviation Bowl. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bill Whaley (980 passing yards), halfback Earley Eastburn (307 rushing yards), and Charley Brendle (20 receptions, 303 receiving yards).1961 The Citadel Bulldogs Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 6, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/citadel/1961.html Eastburn and Bill Gilgo received first-team honors on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team. The team played its home games at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. Schedule September 16 l y y Memphis State Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 0–40 17,345 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-power-trickery-of-memphis-s/139124843/ Tulsa World Power, trickery of Memphis State rips Citadel, 40–0 September 17, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 l George Washington Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 13–17 11,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69719627/george-washington-stops-late-citadel/ The Florence Morning News George Washington stops late Citadel passes for 17–13 win September 24, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com September 30 w Davidson Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 20–12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108569838/sid-mitchell-sparks-citadel-win-2012/ Sid Mitchell sparks Citadel win, 20–12 October 1, 1961 Asheville Citizen-Times August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 w Richmond Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 24–6 17,250 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84026308/the-citadel-crushes-richmond-in-sc-game/ The Times and Democrat The Citadel crushes Richmond in SC game October 8, 1961 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com October 14 w y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 10–8 6,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948446/the-citadel-whips-wm-with-goal/ Durham Morning Herald The Citadel whips W&M with goal October 15, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 w Furman Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 9–8 16,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109624796/aroused-citadel-strikes-back-late-to-top/ Florence Morning News Aroused Citadel strikes back late to topple Furman, 9–8 October 22, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 w y y Xavier Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio 7–6 9,789 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-the-citadel-nips/124370543/ The Times and Democrat The Citadel nips Xavier October 29, 1963 May 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w y VMI Wilson Field Lexington, VA rivalry 14–8 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rocky-mount-telegram-citadel-downs-vmi-t/139124965/ The Rocky Mount Telegram Citadel downs VMI to clinch Southern Conference title November 5, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.comBulldogs And Keydets To Face Off Sunday https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll8/id/12313/rec/67 27 December 2025 The Cadet 3 November 1961 November 11 l y y Florida State Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL 8–44 14,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-feelys-td-passes-l/139125119/ The Orlando Sentinel Feely's TD passes lead FSU by Citadel, 44–8 November 12, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w y y Arkansas State Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 28–6 13,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111291889/whaley-sets-record-in-citadel-win/ Durham Sunday Herald Whaley sets record in Citadel win November 19, 1961 October 14, 2022 Newspapers.com http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/title/10811 The Citadel Football - 2011 Media Guide Catalog.e-digitaleditions.com November 25, 2011 Statistics The Bulldogs gained an average of 113.7 rushing yards and 135.4 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 220.9 rushing yards and 83.8 passing yards per game. Senior quarterback Bill Whaley completed 78 of 148 passes for 980 yards with four touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 103.7 quarterback rating. Halfback Earley Eastburn led the team in rushing with 307 yards on 83 carries for an average of 3.7 yards per carry. He also ranked second in receiving with 11 catches for 196 yards. Charley Brendle led the team in receiving with 20 catches for 303 yards and four touchdowns. Awards and honors Quarterback Bill Whaley was selected by his teammates as the team's most valuable player. Senior tackle Jim Reiney was selected as the outstanding lineman, and guard Gene Dice was named outstanding defensive player.Whaley MV At Citadel The Greenville News December 13, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-whaley-mv-at-citadel/156721824/ Newspapers.com End Bill Gilgo and halfback Earley Eastburn were selected as first-team players on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team. End Charles Brendle and guard Ed Herrington were named to the second team.1961 All-Southern Team: FU's Campbell Repeats; Gilgo And Eastern Named The Greenville News November 29, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-1961-all-suthern-tea/156709413/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players Bill Allen Charley Brendle John Clancy, halfback Bobby Crouch, halfback Gene Dice, guard Belton Dykes, fullback Earley Eastburn, halfback Tommy Edwards, halfback Bill Gilgo Ed Gould Bobby Jackson, fullback Sid Mitchell Vince Petno Jim Reiney, tackle Bill Whaley, quarterback Coaching staff Head coach: Eddie Teague References Citadel Category:The Citadel Bulldogs football seasons Category:Southern Conference football champion seasons Citadel football