1961 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1961 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football Missouri Valley Conference MVC 2–8 1–2 Glenn Dobbs 1st Skelly Stadium The 1961 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team was an American football team that represented the University of Tulsa as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1961 college football season. In their first year under head coach Glenn Dobbs, the Golden Hurricane compiled a 2–8 record (1–2 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for second place out of four teams in the MVC, and were outscored by a total of 205 to 91.1961 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 28, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1961-schedule.html1961 Missouri Valley Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 28, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/mvc/1961.html The team's statistical leaders included Ronnie Sine with 512 passing yards, David White with 293 rushing yards, and Max Letterman with 277 receiving yards.1961 Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football February 28, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tulsa/1961.html The team played its home games at Skelly Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Schedule September 16 w y Hardin–Simmons Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 27–0 14,408 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times-tulsa-hands-hsu-pokes-27/169815446/ The El Paso Times Tulsa hands H–SU 'Pokes 27–0 defeat September 17, 1961 April 7, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 l y Memphis State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 12–48 14,252 Bridgewater B. A. Memphis State Crushes TU, 48-12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world/173286982/ Tulsa Sunday World Tulsa, Oklahoma September 24, 1961 1, sports section May 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 l y y Arkansas Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, AR 0–6 18,000 Razorbacks Edge Hurricane by 6-0 Fort Worth Star-Telegram October 1, 1961 1 (section 2) https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-razorbacks-edge/155324642/ Newspapers.com October 7 l y y Oklahoma State Lewis Field Stillwater, OK rivalry 0–26 18,500 Pokes Whitewash Hurricane, 26-0 Stillwater News-Press October 8, 1961 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/stillwater-news-press-pokes-whitewash-hu/154603760/ Newspapers.com October 14 l y y Tennessee Shields–Watkins Field Knoxville, TN 6–52 23,439 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99702407/vols-warm-up-for-alabama-rout-tulsa-52/ Kingsport Times-News Vols warm up for Alabama; Rout Tulsa, 52–6 October 15, 1961 April 13, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 l y North Texas State Fouts Field Denton, TX 12–23 15,000 North Texas jolts Tulsa The Norman Transcript October 22, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88233100/north-texas-jolts-tulsa/ November 2, 2021 Newspapers.com October 28 l y Wichita Veterans Field Wichita, KS 7–9 11,770 Air Attack Works for Shockers: Wichita Annexes Mo-Valley Crown The Wichita Eagle Bill Hodge October 29, 1961 1A, 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-wichita-annexes-mo-val/154565818/ Newspapers.com November 4 w Cincinnati Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 19–0 8,256 November 11 l y y Houston Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 2–14 10,278 Houston Clips Stubborn TU: Cougars Forced All Out in 14-2 Win Over Tulsa Tulsa World B. A. Bridgewater November 12, 1961 1, 6 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-houston-clips-stubborn-tu-c/153428328/ Newspapers.com November 18 l y Iowa State Skelly Stadium Tulsa, OK 6–27 6,660 Iowa State Whacks Tulsa, 27-6: Sub Hoover Riddles TU With 3 TDs Tulsa World Phil Parrish November 19, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-iowa-state-whacks-tulsa-27/154220445/ Newspapers.com Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Record & Fact Book 2022 https://tulsahurricane.com/documents/2022/8/19/TU_FB22_MediaGuide_Web_220819.pdf University of Tulsa 183 January 17, 2023 Statistics David White led the team in rushing with 293 yards on 74 carries for an average of 4.0 yards per carry. He was followed by Bo Bolinger with 265 yards on 76 carries for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. Monte Thrailkill ranked third on the team with 228 yards on 56 carries for an average of 4.1 yards per carry.Big 4 Titles Near For Dillard, Sine Tulsa World November 27, 1961 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-big-4-titles-near-for-dillar/155334852/ Newspapers.com Bolinger led the team in scoring with 24 points on four touchdowns. Ronnie Sine led the team in passing, completing 44 of 94 passes for 512 yards with four touchdowns, eight interceptions, and an 89.6 quarterback rating. Ramiro Escandon also completed 22 of 63 passes for 229 yards with no touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 43.2 quarterback rating. Escandon transferred from the University of Denver after that school discontinued its football program in January 1961. Max Letterman led the team in receiving, tallying 21 receptions for 277 yards with one touchdown. Jim Furlong handled punting for the Golden Hurricane, punting 42 times for an average of 34.6 yards per punt. Awards and honors Three Tulsa players received first-team honors on the 1961 Missouri Valley Conference all-star football team selected by the conference coaches: fullback Bo Bolinger; guard Kenny Reed; and tackle Joe Novsek. End Jim Furlong and fullback David White were named to the second team.Wichita Dominates All-Missouri Valley Conference Team Seminole Producer November 28, 1961 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/seminole-producer-wichita-dominates-all/155335784/ Newspapers.com Players Varsity letters were awarded to all players who played at least 100 minutes on the 1961 Tulsa football team. Guard Kenny Reed, end Jim Furlong, and tackle Tony Liscio led the team with 391, 371, and 367 minutes played, respectively, out of a possible 600. A total of 34 players received the honor as follows: 30em Orville Dean "Bo" Bolinger, fullback, senior, 301 minutes Hank Dorsch, halfback, 109 minutes Kennedy Eddy, guard, 208 minutes Ramiro Escandon, quarterback, 149 minutes Bill Farney, end, 104 minutes Bill Framel, senior, 100 minutes Jim Furlong, end, 371 minutes Bill Gary, senior, 104 minutes Bill Hammons, end, 100 minutes Dean Hendryx, defensive specialist, senior, 140 minutes Dan Howard, center, 190 minutes Max Letterman, senior, 184 minutes Tony Liscio, tackle, 367 minutes Jim Lowe, end, 119 minutes Bobby McGoffin, halfback, 154 minutes Dick Middleton, center, senior, 187 minutes Don Murphy, tackle, 107 minutes Virgil Nason, 180 minutes Art Neece, halfback, senior, 100 minutes Joe Novsek, tackle, senior, 305 minutes Leon Pagac, guard, 151 minutes Charlie Phillips, halfback, 147 minutes Gary Rawls, tackle, 196 minutes Kenny Reed, guard, 391 minutes John Rougeot, guard, 139 minutes Bill Shewey, defensive specialist, 297 minutes Ronnie Sine, quarterback, 171 minutes Coy Stewart, halfback, 221 minutes Stu Stewart, defensive specialist, 262 minutes Jerry Swanson, 100 minutes Monte Thrailkill, halfback, 191 minutes Joel Walenta, tackle, senior, 236 minutes Keith/Curt Wheeless, center, 196 minutes David White, fullback, senior, 260 minutes Reed TU Grid 'Ironman'; 34 Players Win Letters The Tulsa Tribune Jimmy Menzies December 11, 1961 28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tulsa-tribune-reed-tu-grid-ironman/155349595/ Newspapers.comSine Lands Post After TU Contact Tulsa Daily World September 11, 1961 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-sine-lands-post-after-tu-con/155346743/ Newspapers.comTU Statistics Tulsa World October 15, 1961 7 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-tu-statistics/155347434/ Newspapers.com References Tulsa Category:Tulsa Golden Hurricane football seasons Tulsa Golden Hurricane football