1968 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Alabama Crimson Tide football Southeastern Conference SEC 17 12 8–3 4–2 Bear Bryant 11th Mike Hall Donnie Sutton Denny StadiumLegion FieldLadd Stadium Gator Bowl L Lost 10–35 vs. Missouri The 1968 Alabama Crimson Tide football team (variously "Alabama", "UA" or "Bama") represented the University of Alabama in the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 74th overall and 35th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The team was led by head coach Bear Bryant, in his 11th year, and played their home games at Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Legion Field in Birmingham and Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. They finished season with eight wins and three losses (8–3 overall, 4–2 in the SEC) and with a loss against Missouri in the Gator Bowl. Alabama opened the season ranked #7 and won their first two games against 1968 Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech at Birmingham and 1968 Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss in their annual Mobile game, which proved to be the last game Alabama would play at Ladd Stadium in Mobile. In their third game, the Crimson Tide were upset by Ole Miss at Jackson, their first loss to the Rebels since the 1910 season. They rebounded the next week with a victory over Vanderbilt but lost the next week to Tennessee after coach Bryant elected to go for the victory instead of a tie and missed a two-point conversion and lost 10–9 at Knoxville. After their loss to Tennessee, Alabama rebounded and won their final five regular season games. After they defeated Clemson, they returned to Tuscaloosa where they defeated Mississippi State on homecoming. The Crimson Tide next upset LSU in Birmingham, defeated Miami at the Miami Orange Bowl, and Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Later that December, Alabama lost 35–10 to Missouri in the Gator Bowl. Schedule 1968 AP September 21 w y 7 Virginia Tech Legion Field Birmingham, AL 14–7 63,759 September 28 w y 7 Southern Miss Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL 17–14 38,051 October 5 l y 11 Ole Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 8–10 47,152 October 12 w Vanderbilt Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL 31–7 45,357 October 19 l y Tennessee 8 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN Third Saturday in October ABC 9–10 63,392 October 26 w y Clemson Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 21–14 43,874 November 2 w y Mississippi State Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 20–13 58,084 November 9 w LSU 20 Legion Field Birmingham, AL rivalry 16–7 67,292 November 16 w y y 16 Miami (FL) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL ABC 14–6 43,418 November 30 w y 15 Auburn 18 Legion Field Birmingham, AL Iron Bowl 24–16 71,534 December 28 l y y 12 Missouri 16 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl ABC 10–35 68,011 http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html#1968 1968 Alabama football schedule RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 12, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111125000700/http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/m-footbl-results-archive.html November 25, 2011 Game summaries Virginia Tech 1968 Virginia Tech Gobblers football team Virginia Tech 0 7 0 0 #7 Alabama 0 14 0 0 September 21 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 63,759 Sources:Dave Whittaker Tide tames Gobblers Google News Archives The Florence Times September 22, 1968 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SssyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tMYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3533%2C3302218 October 12, 2013Charles Land Tide just good enough, 14–7 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0CseAAAAIBAJ&sjid=O5sEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6110%2C4169602 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 22, 1968 October 12, 2013 To open the 1968 season, Alabama defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 14–7 at Legion Field.1968 Season Recap After a scoreless first quarter, all three of the touchdowns scored in the game were made in the second quarter. Alabama took a 14–0 lead on a pair of Scott Hunter to George Ranager touchdown passes first from eight and then from 65-yards. The Hokies then scored their only points with 0:42 left in the half after Larry Creekmore blocked a Frank Mann punt that was recovered by Jud Brownell in the endzone for a touchdown. In the game, the Alabama defense was dominant and only allowed Tech 51 total yards of offense that included minus 17 rushing yards in the victory. Southern Miss 1968 Southern Miss Southerners football team Southern Miss 0 7 7 0 #7 Alabama 7 0 0 10 September 28 Ladd StadiumMobile, Alabama 38,051 Sources:Associated Press Late rally gives Tide 17–14 win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jz8sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OswEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3521%2C5323252 Google News Archives Spartanburg Herald-Journal September 29, 1967 B3 October 12, 2013Charles Land Tide's cardiac kids do it again, 17–10 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1CseAAAAIBAJ&sjid=O5sEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7352%2C5870102 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 29, 1969 October 12, 2013 After their victory over Virginia Tech, Alabama retained their No. 7 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Southern Miss.Mike Bryson Associated Press Irish climbs to 2nd spot https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19680924&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News September 24, 1968 6 October 12, 2013 In their annual game played at Mobile, Alabama came from behind and defeated the Southerners 17–10 behind a ten-point rally in the fourth quarter. The Crimson Tide took an early 7–0 lead after Ed Morgan scored on a nine-yard touchdown run. The Golden Eagles responded in the second with a one-yard Tommy Boutwell touchdown pass to Toby Vance that tied the game 7–7 at halftime. Larry Moulton next scored on a two-yard run that gave Southern a 14–7 lead in the third quarter. Early in the fourth after Donnie Sutton recovered an Eagles fumble, Oran Buck cut the lead to 14–10 with his 19-yard field goal. Alabama then scored the game-winning points late in the game on a 34-yard Scott Hunter touchdown pass to George Ranager for the 17–10 victory. Ole Miss 1968 Ole Miss Rebels football team #11 Alabama 0 0 0 8 Ole Miss 0 7 3 0 October 5 Memorial StadiumJackson, Mississippi 47,152 Sources:Charles Land Rebel victory over Tide a 'sweet' one Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 6, 1968 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=s0UgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6902%2C961243 October 12, 2013UPI Ole Miss slips by Bama E4 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=arE1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=V7YFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1529%2C2017035 Google News Archives Palm Beach Post-Times October 6, 1968 October 12, 2013 After their near loss against Southern Miss, Alabama dropped from the No. 7 to No. 11 position in the AP Poll prior to their game at Ole Miss.Associated Press Tide tumbles to 11th in grid poll https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19681001&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 1, 1968 5 October 12, 2013 Against the Rebels, the Crimson Tide was upset 10–8 before the largest crowd to date ever to witness a college football game in the state of Mississippi. After a scoreless first, Ole Miss took a 7–0 halftime lead after Archie Manning threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Henry Shows in the second quarter. They then extended their lead to 10–0 with a 44-yard Perry King field goal in the third quarter. Alabama ended the Ole Miss shutout bid with just 0:08 left in the game after a Julian Fagan punt was blocked by Mike Hall and recovered by Mike Reilly in the endzone for a touchdown. They then converted a two-point conversion that made the final score 10–8. The victory was the first for Ole Miss over Alabama since their 16–0 win in 1910, a period that spanned 58 years.Associated Press Ole Miss takes first win from Crimson Tide B4 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=94YsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=h4oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=7302%2C1134877 Google News Archives Spartanburg Herald-Journal October 6, 1968 October 12, 2013Associated Press Ole Miss out to break 58-yard jinx; Manning may hold the key 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=EvpMAAAAIBAJ&sjid=tTEDAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20ole-miss&pg=3532%2C4750886 Google News Archives Rome News-Tribune October 4, 1968 October 12, 2013 Vanderbilt 1968 Vanderbilt Commodores football team Vanderbilt 0 0 0 7 Alabama 7 0 10 14 October 12 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 45,357 Sources:Hap Halbrooks Tide sweeps over Vanderbilt, 31–7 Google News Archives The Florence Times October 13, 1968 10 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=ie8Y0QrpMWAC&dat=19681013&printsec=frontpage&hl=en October 12, 2013UPI Bama vanquishes Vanderbilt 31–7 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=luchAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BmYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4929%2C2708066 Google News Archives The Herald-Tribune October 13, 1968 October 12, 2013 After their loss against Ole Miss, Alabama dropped out of the AP Poll altogether prior to their game against Vanderbilt.Associated Press Purdue way ahead in football voting 6 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tEUgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7080%2C1617081 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 8, 1968 October 12, 2013 Against the Commodores, Alabama rebounded from the previous weeks loss with a 31–7 victory at Tuscaloosa. Ed Morgan scored the first points of the game with his one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for a 7–0 lead. After a scoreless second quarter, the Crimson Tide extended their lead to 17–0 in the third on a 21-yard Mike Dean field goal and a 17-yard Buddy Seay touchdown run. In the fourth, Scott Hunter scored for Alabama on a one-yard run, followed with Vanderbilt's only points on a four-yard David Strong run and then the Crimson Tide made the final score 31–7 on a one-yard Pete Moore touchdown run. Tennessee 1968 Tennessee Volunteers football team Third Saturday in October Alabama 3 0 0 6 #8 Tennessee 7 0 0 3 October 19 Neyland StadiumKnoxville, Tennessee 63,392 Sources:Charles Land Gallant Tide falls 10–9 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 20, 1968 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ukUgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6709%2C3856753 October 14, 2013UPI Tennessee edges Bama on 54-yard field goal D4 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4yZPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ngEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5840%2C790495 Google News Archives The Blade Toledo, Ohio October 20, 1968 October 14, 2013 Against Tennessee, coach Bryant elected to go for the victory instead of a tie in the final minutes of the game, and after the failed two-point conversion the Volunteers held onto a 10–9 victory at Knoxville. Tennessee took an early 7–0 lead in the first quarter after Richmond Flowers scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Alabama responded later in the quarter with a 28-yard Mike Dean field goal that made the score 7–3. The score remained the same through the fourth quarter when Karl Kremser kicked what was then a SEC record 54-yard field goal that extended the Volunteers lead to 10–3.Associated Press Tennessee beats Alabama, 10 to 9 S1 https://www.nytimes.com/1968/10/20/archives/tennessee-beats-alabama-10-to-9-kremsers-record-54yard-field-goal.html The New York Times October 20, 1968 October 14, 2013 After the Tennessee field goal, the Crimson Tide had their most sustained drive of the game. The 80-yard drive culminated in a four-yard Donnie Sutton touchdown reception from Scott Hunter that made the score 10–9. However, instead of playing for the tie and kicking the extra point, coach Bryant elected to go for the win on a two-point conversion. On the attempt, Joe Kelley failed to complete the pass to Sutton and Tennessee won the game as a result 10–9. Clemson 1968 Clemson Tigers football team Clemson 0 7 7 0 Alabama 14 0 0 7 October 26 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 43,874 Sources:Charles Land Frustrated Bama pulls it out late Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 27, 1968 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v0UgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6518%2C5298423 October 14, 2013Luther Gaillarg Bama dumps Tigers 21–14 B1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=54YsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=h4oFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5392%2C5113674 Google News Archives Spartanburg Herald-Journal October 27, 1968 October 14, 2013 At Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide narrowly defeated the Tigers of the Atlantic Coast Conference 21–14. Alabama took an early 14–0 lead with a pair of first-quarter touchdowns. The first came on a 40-yard Donnie Sutton reception from Scott Hunter and the second on a 13-yard Buddy Seay run. Clemson responded and tied the game 14–14 with touchdowns in each of the next two quarters. Buddy Gore scored first in the second quarter on a three-yard run and was followed with a six-yard Billy Ammons touchdown pass to Ray Yauger in the third. Alabama retook the lead in the fourth on a 30-yard Hunter touchdown pass to George Ranager that made the score 21–14. Clemson then drove the ball late to the Crimson Tide 41-yard line only to have Ammons throw an interception late that sealed the Alabama victory. Mississippi State 1968 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team Mississippi State 6 0 7 0 Alabama 7 13 0 0 November 2 Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama 58,084 Sources:Charles Land Tide's punch just enough to KO State, 20–13 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 3, 1968 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SAMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7065%2C390228 October 14, 2013Associated Press Alabama keeps Pharr in defensive harness 2C https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=atw0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=90MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3182%2C207499 Google News Archives Rome News-Tribune November 3, 1968 October 14, 2013 On homecoming in Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide held leading SEC quarterback Tommy Pharr in check and defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 20–13 at Tuscaloosa. After Alabama took an early 7–0 lead on a two-yard Ed Morgan touchdown run, the Bulldogs responded with a one-yard Lynn Zeringue touchdown run, but a failed extra point kept the Crimson Tide in the lead 7–6. Alabama then extended their lead to 20–6 at halftime with 13 second quarter points. After Pete Jilleba scored on a two-yard touchdown run, Mike Dean connected on field goals of 25 and 29-yards. The final points of the game came in the third quarter when Pharr threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Sammy Milner that made the final score 20–13. In the game, Pete Moore led the Crimson Tide after he rushed for 115 yards on 28 carries. LSU 1968 LSU Tigers football team #20 LSU 0 0 7 0 Alabama 6 0 3 7 November 9 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 68,500 Sources:Charles Land Tide 'follows the script,' downs LSU 16–7 13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TgMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5386%2C1902202 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 10, 1968 October 14, 2013UPI Tide trips Tigers by pass, 16–7 E4 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gqcyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VrYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2888%2C3785708 Google News Archives Palm Beach Post-Times November 10, 1968 October 14, 2013 On a cool afternoon before a capacity crowd at Legion Field, Alabama upset the LSU Tigers 16–7. The Crimson Tide took their opening possession 79-yards in eight plays that culminated with an 11-yard Scott Hunter touchdown pass to Pete Jilleba for a 6–0 lead. After a scoreless second, LSU took a 7–6 lead in the third quarter on a 15-yard Kenny Newfield touchdown run. Alabama responded with ten unanswered points to close the game and won 16–7. After a 29-yard Mike Dean field goal in the third, Hunter threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Sutton in the fourth quarter. Miami (FL) 1968 Miami Hurricanes football team #16 Alabama 7 0 0 7 Miami 0 0 0 6 November 16 Orange Bowl StadiumMiami, Florida 43,418 Chris Schenkel (play-by-play), Bud Wilkinson (color) ABC Sources:Charles Land Win has Tide talking bowl https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UwMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5863%2C3437105 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 17, 1968 13 October 14, 2013Associated Press Tide washes over Miami https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iacyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VrYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1510%2C6439383 Google News Archives Palm Beach Post-Times November 17, 1968 E2 October 14, 2013 After their victory over LSU, Alabama reentered the AP Poll at the No. 16 position prior to their game at Miami.Associated Press Southern Cal widens lead; Tide climbs to 16th place https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19681112&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 12, 1968 12 October 14, 2013 On homecoming at the Orange Bowl, Alabama defeated the Hurricanes 14–6 behind a long touchdown reception and interception return. This game was also noted for being the first college football regular season game to be telecast nationally on prime time television.Ivan Maisel Ole Miss–Alabama game still legendary https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/7099289/college-football-first-major-primetime-game-stands-out ESPN.com October 14, 2011 October 16, 2013Charles Land Bryant says Tide must do several things to win https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UQMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&dq=alabama%20miami%20televised&pg=7171%2C3174968 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 15, 1968 9 October 16, 2013 The Crimson Tide took a 7–0 lead in the first quarter when Scott Hunter threw a 73-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Sutton. Alabama remained up by a touchdown through the fourth quarter when Mike Dean intercepted a Lew Pytel pass and returned it 69-yards for a touchdown and a 14–0 lead. The Hurricanes responded late with a two-yard Bobby Best touchdown run that made the final score 14–6. Auburn 1968 Auburn Tigers football team Iron Bowl #18 Auburn 3 0 7 6 #15 Alabama 7 7 7 3 November 30 Legion FieldBirmingham, Alabama 71,534 Sources:Charles Land Hall sparks Tide by Tigers 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rv0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OpsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7081%2C62607 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News December 1, 1968 October 14, 2013Jimmy Smothers Alabama scores 24–16 victory over Auburn 35 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=1t8pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z9YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1554%2C193148 Google News Archives The Gadsden Times December 1, 1968 October 14, 2013 After their victory over Miami, Alabama moved into the No. 15 position in the AP Poll prior to their game against Auburn.Associated Press Buckeyes No. 1 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XAMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7018%2C5593415 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 26, 1968 5 October 14, 2013 Behind a strong all-around performance in the annual Iron Bowl game, Alabama defeated the Tigers 24–16 at Legion Field in the final game of the regular season. After Ed Morgan gave Alabama a 7–0 lead with his 35-yard touchdown run, Auburn responded with a 22-yard John Riley field goal that made the score 7–3 at the end of the first quarter. The Crimson Tide then took a 14–3 halftime lead after Morgan scored his second touchdown of the game on a one-yard run. After Alabama went up 21–3 on a five-yard Scott Hunter touchdown pass to Mike Hall in the third quarter, Auburn responded with their first touchdown of the game on a 70-yard Loran Carter pass to Mike Currier that made the score 21–10. After the Tigers scored their second touchdown on a five-yard Carter pass to Connie Frederick, Alabama scored their final points of the game on a 30-yard Mike Dean field goal that made the final score 24–16. Missouri 1968 Missouri Tigers football team 1968 Gator Bowl Gator Bowl #16 Missouri 7 7 0 21 #12 Alabama 0 7 0 3 December 28 Gator Bowl StadiumJacksonville, Florida 68,011 Source:Charles Land Missouri does the showing, 35–10 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=w_0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OpsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5607%2C7103752 The Tuscaloosa News 11 December 29, 1968 October 14, 2013Ron Speer Associated Press Missouri waltz stuns Alabama https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dXZhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z9YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3422%2C4483005 The Gadsden Times 25 December 29, 1968 October 14, 2013 On November 20, Alabama accepted an invitation to play Missouri of the Big Eight Conference in the Gator Bowl for their 10th consecutive bowl game appearance.Charles Land It's Gator Bowl, Missouri for Crimson Tide https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=VgMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7276%2C4156302 The Tuscaloosa News 8 November 20, 1968 October 14, 2013 Against the Tigers, Bryant suffered his worst loss to date as head coach of the Crimson Tide with this 35–10 loss in the first all-time meeting between the schools. After Terry McMillan gave Missouri a 7–0 lead with his four-yard touchdown run in the first, Alabama responded in the second with their only touchdown of the game on a 38-yard Donnie Sutton interception return. McMillan then responded with his second touchdown of the game of the game on a five-yard run that made the halftime score 14–7. The score remained the same through the fourth quarter when Alabama converted a 28-yard Mike Dean field goal before the Tigers closed the game with three unanswered touchdowns and won 35–10. These touchdowns were scored on a two-yard McMillan run, a 35-yard Greg Cook run and on a 47-yard Dennis Poppe interception return. NFL draft Several players that were varsity lettermen from the 1968 squad were drafted into the National Football League (NFL) in the 1969 and 1971 drafts. These players included the following: Year Round Overall Player name Position NFL team1969 NFL/AFL draftNational Football League http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school Draft History by School–Alabama September 30, 2013 July 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140715084011/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?abbr=A&collegeName=Alabama&abbrFlag=0&type=school dead 10 260 Mike Hall 1 Linebacker New York Jets 16 413 William Davis 1 Linebacker Oakland Raiders1971 NFL draft 6 140 Scott Hunter Scott Hunter (American football) Quarterback Green Bay Packers Freshman squad Prior to the 1972 NCAA University Division football season, NCAA rules prohibited freshmen from participating on the varsity team, and as such many schools fielded freshmen teams.Kersey Jason NCAA's decision to allow freshman eligibility changed football landscape http://newsok.com/ncaas-decision-to-allow-freshman-eligibility-changed-football-landscape/article/3704386 October 12, 2013 The Oklahoman August 27, 2012Delbert Reed Unanimous vote makes SEC frosh eligible https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7RAdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KZwEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7410%2C4178967 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News January 21, 1972 6 October 12, 2013 The Alabama freshmen squad was led by coach Clem Gryska for the 1968 season and finished with a record of two wins and three losses (2–3).Charles Land Sullivan guns down Tide frosh, 36–27 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WgMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7338%2C4820892 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 24, 1968 9 October 12, 2013 The Baby Tide opened their season with a 20–16 come-from-behind victory over Mississippi State at Denny Stadium.Charles Land Baby Tide strikes late, beats State frosh, 20–16 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=tEUgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MJsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4982%2C1609148 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 8, 1968 5 October 12, 2013 Chuck Jordan gave State a 3–0 lead with his 31-yard field goal, and Alabama responded with a one-yard Johnny Musso touchdown run that made the score 7–3. In the second quarter, the Bullpups scored on a pair of Steve Natale that made the halftime score 16–7. The first was from eight-yards to Jerry Harris and the second from nine-yards to John Male. After a scoreless third, Alabama won the game 20–16 after fourth-quarter touchdowns on a 55-yard Bubba Sawyer punt return and on a one-yard Musso run. In their second game Vanderbilt took a 24–0 lead into the fourth quarter and Alabama went on to lose 24–14 at Nashville.Ben Sims Tide frosh fall to Vandy, 24–14 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19681018&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 19, 1968 4 October 12, 2013 Commodores touchdowns were scored by Dwight Blair on a two-yard run, a seven-yard Watson Brown pass to Gary Chesley and on a three-yard Brown run. Alabama scored their touchdowns in the fourth on a 49-yard Al Harvey interception return and on a 38-yard Bubba Sawyer touchdown reception. In their third game, the Baby Tide lost their second road game of the season at Ole Miss 15–13.Associated Press Tide frosh fall, 15–13 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=XUmZziu-z7kC&dat=19681026&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News October 26, 1968 7 October 12, 2013 Against the Rebels, Buddy Talley threw for both of Alabama's touchdowns. The first was from six-yards to David Bailey and the second from 16-yards to Robin Parkhouse, but a failed two-point conversion kept Alabama from tying the game. Although Tennessee gained 419 yards of total offense in the game, Alabama defeated the Vols 28–21 at Denny Stadium.Charles Land Baby Tide rolls, 28–21 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=SgMdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NZsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7237%2C1015680 Google News Archives The Tuscaloosa News November 5, 1968 5 October 12, 2013 In the game, Johnny Musso starred for Alabama with a pair of touchdown runs from three and nine-yards as well as a touchdown reception on a 16-yard Terry Davis pass. In their final game of the season against Auburn, Alabama led 27–0 at halftime; however, Pat Sullivan led the Tigers to 36 unanswered points in the second half for a 36–27 Auburn victory at Tuscaloosa. Alabama's touchdowns were scored by Hal Dunbar on runs of five and eight-yards, a three-yard Dunbar pass to Steve Williams and on a 24-yard Tommy Stringfellow run. In the second half, Sullivan threw touchdown passes of 33-yards to Daryl Johnson, 36 and 72-yards to Terry Beasley and four-yards to Jere Colley. The Tigers final touchdown was scored by David Shelby on a one-yard run that made the final score 36–27. Personnel Varsity letter winners Player Hometown Position Randy Barron Dadeville, Alabama Defensive tackle Bill Blair Nashville, Tennessee Defensive back Paul Boschung Tuscaloosa, Alabama Defensive tackle Randy Brown Scottsville, New York Tackle Phil Chaffin Huntsville, Alabama Fullback Bob Childs Montgomery, Alabama Linebacker Roger Crowson Jackson, Mississippi Fullback William Davis Birmingham, Alabama Tackle Mike Dean Decatur, Georgia Defensive back Dennis Dixon Orange, California Tight end Reid Drinkard Linden, Alabama Offensive guard Jim Duke Columbus, Georgia Defensive tackle Charles Ferguson Cuthbert, Georgia Offensive guard Danny Ford Gadsden, Alabama Offensive tackle Mike Ford Tuscaloosa, Alabama Defensive end Conrad Fowler Columbiana, Alabama Split end Sam Gellerstedt Montgomery, Alabama Nose guard Danny Gilbert Geraldine, Alabama Defensive back Richard Grammer Hartselle, Alabama Center Mike Hall Tarrant, Alabama Linebacker Norris Hamer Tarrant, Alabama Defensive end Mike Hand Tuscumbia, Alabama Linebacker Don Harris Vincent, Alabama Defensive tackle Robert Higginbotham Hueytown, Alabama Defensive back Scott Hunter Prichard, Alabama Quarterback Hunter Husband Nashville, Tennessee Tight end Pete Jilleba Madison, New Jersey Fullback Joe Kelley Ozark, Alabama Quarterback Griff Langston Birmingham, Alabama Split end Mickey Lee Enterprise, Alabama Fullback Frank Mann Birmingham, Alabama Placekicker Jack McKewen Birmingham, Alabama Tackle Pete Moore Hopkinsville, Kentucky Fullback Ed Morgan Hattiesburg, Mississippi Fullback Wayne Owen Gadsden, Alabama Linebacker George Ranager Meridian, Mississippi Split end Mike Reilly Mobile, Alabama Guard Ronnie Roddam Birmingham, Alabama Center Alvin Samples Tarrant, Alabama Offensive guard Billy Scroggins Jacksonville, Florida Split end Donnie Sutton Blountsville, Alabama Split end Bobby Swafford Heflin, Alabama Split end Tommy Wade Dothan, Alabama Defensive back Tommy Weigand Enterprise, Alabama Halfback Ken Wilder Columbiana, Alabama Offensive tackleReference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 187–201 Coaching staff Name Position Seasons atAlabama Alma mater Bear Bryant Head coach 11 Alabama (1936) Sam Bailey Assistant coach 11 Ouachita Baptist (1949) Ken Donahue Assistant coach 5 Tennessee (1951) Pat Dye Assistant coach 4 Georgia (1962) Jim Goostree Assistant coach 12 Tennessee (1952) Clem Gryska Assistant coach 9 Alabama (1948) Dude Hennessey Assistant coach 9 Kentucky (1955) Carney Laslie Assistant coach 12 Alabama (1934) Mal Moore Assistant coach 5 Alabama (1962) Dee Powell Assistant coach 6 Texas A&M (1957) Hayden Riley Assistant coach 11 Alabama (1948) Tom Rogers Assistant coach 3 Delta State (1956) Jack Rutledge Assistant coach 3 Alabama (1962) Jimmy Sharpe Assistant coach 6 Alabama (1962) Steve Sloan Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1966) Tommy Tolleson Assistant coach 1 Alabama (1966) Richard Williamson Assistant coach 5 Alabama (1963)Reference:2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book, pp. 202–203 References General http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/68-m-footbl-recaps.pdf 1968 Season Recaps RollTide.com University of Alabama Department of Intercollegiate Athletics October 12, 2013 April 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140425163841/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/alab/graphics/docs/68-m-footbl-recaps.pdf dead http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book 2012 University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office Tuscaloosa, Alabama October 12, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130717112227/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/alab/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/misc_non_event/2012FootballRecordBook.pdf July 17, 2013 Specific Alabama Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football