1957 Maryland Terrapins football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1957 Maryland Terrapins football Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 5–5 4–3 Tommy Mont 2nd Split-T Gene Alderton Jack Healy Byrd Stadium The 1957 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the 1957 college football season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Tommy Mont, who guided Maryland to a 5–5 record, which proved to be the only non-losing season in his three-year tenure. One highlight of the season was the attendance of Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh at the game against North Carolina. Schedule 1957 AP September 21 l y y Texas A&M 2 Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX NBC 13–21 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kilgore-news-herald-aggies-fight-off/138918888/ The Kilgore News Herald Aggies fight off Terps, penalties for 21–13 win September 22, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 l NC State Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 13–48 24,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-news-wolfpack-backs-explode-s/138912701/ The Macon Telegraph & News Wolfpack backs explode, surprise Maryland, 48–13 September 29, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Duke 4 Duke Stadium Durham, NC 0–14 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-duke-beats-stubborn-terps-1/138914788/ Daily Press Duke beats stubborn Terps, 14–0 October 6, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 12 w Wake Forest Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 27–0 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-press-maryland-aerials-dump-deacs/138918995/ Daily Press Maryland aerials dump Deacs, 27–0 October 13, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 19 w North Carolina 14 Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 21–7 43,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-progress-index-tar-heels-upset-by-te/138918222/ The Progress-Index Tar Heels upset by Terps, 21–7 October 20, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Tennessee Byrd Stadium College Park, MD 0–16 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98794572/hard-hitting-vols-crush-terps-160/ News-Press Hard hitting Vols crush Terps 16–0 October 27, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 2 w y South Carolina Carolina Stadium Columbia, SC 10–6 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-terps-beat-gamecocks/138919081/ Greensboro Daily News Terps beat Gamecocks November 3, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 9 l y Clemson Memorial Stadium Clemson, SC 7–26 28,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat-clemson-defeats-m/138917281/ The Times and Democrat Clemson defeats Maryland, 26–7 November 10, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 w y y Miami (FL) Burdine Stadium Miami, FL 16–6 42,701 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gastonia-gazette-terps-get-upset-win/138919182/ The Gastonia Gazette Terps get upset win in Miami November 16, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com November 23 w Virginia Byrd Stadium College Park, MD rivalry 12–0 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-maryland-tops-virginia/138919279/ The Baltimore Sun Maryland tops Virginia, 12–0, ends season at 5–5 November 24, 1957 January 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Before the season Maryland returned a deep and experienced team for 1957. Sports Illustrated gave an optimistic appraisal and predicted the team would be ready to come back from the previous season's poor result. It noted, "The line has experience and depth. The backfield only lacks speed." Moreover, sophomore guard Rodney Breedlove (who previously played on the freshman team) was a highly touted prospect.Atlantic Coast Conference, Sports Illustrated, September 23, 1957. Season In the season opener, second-ranked Texas A&M beat Maryland, 21–13.Oklahoma Headed For Perfect Year, September 22, 1957. Although defeated, the Daytona Beach Morning Journal called the Terrapins' effort "impressive". Before the game against NC State, Mont worried about the inexperience of his team, particularly his quarterback Dickie Lewis and three sophomore linemen.Inexperience Hampering Maryland Terrapins, Daytona Beach Morning Journal, September 25, 1957. The Wolfpack routed Maryland, 48–13, and NC State halfback Dick Christy scored three touchdowns, which included a 96-yard kickoff return. Maryland did not tally until the third quarter, when back Howie Dare returned a kickoff for a score.Wolfpack Rips Terps, 48–13, St. Petersburg Times, September 29, 1957. The following week, Maryland lost to fourth-ranked Duke, 14–0, but escaped without any injuries, which The Baltimore Sun considered "a major victory in itself".TERP INJURY LIST LIGHT; Several Prior Casualties Due To Rejoin Squad, The Sun, October 8, 1957. Against Wake Forest, Mont put in third-string senior quarterback John Fritsch late in the first half. He led the team to score two touchdowns before halftime, and then led a 72-yard drive for the final score in the fourth quarter. Maryland won, 27–0.Maryland Terps Down Wake Forest, 27–0, Ocala Star Banner, October 13, 1957. thumb|right|Co-captains Gene Alderton (left) and Jack Healy present Prince Philip a game ball. The highlight of the season was the home game against 14th-ranked North Carolina (3–1), which featured a return to College Park by former head coach Jim Tatum and the attendance of Elizabeth II. During a visit to the United States, the Queen had expressed a desire to watch her first game of American football.Maryland's queen for a day https://web.archive.org/web/20121013082452/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/oct/19/marylands-queen-for-a-day/ October 13, 2012 , The Washington Times, October 19, 2007. In the first quarter, Maryland halfback Howard Dare fumbled and North Carolina linebacker Jack Lineberger recovered the ball on the Terrapins' 44-yard line. North Carolina was subsequently forced to punt, but recovered it at the Maryland 35 yard-line. On the ensuing possession, Tar Heel halfback Daley Goff rushed 11 yards for a touchdown. In the third quarter, Maryland gained excellent field position when Goff received a bad punt snap, and the Terps took over on the Carolina 38-yard line. Maryland quarterback Bob Rusevlyan later scored on a one-yard sneak. In the fourth quarter, halfback Ted Kershner broke away for an 81-yard touchdown run to take the lead, 14–7. Soon after, Fullback Jim Joyce capped a 67-yard drive with a 13-yard rush for a score. With a final result of 21–7, the Maryland players carried Mont to the Queen and Prince Philip's box.Bob Boyles and Paul Guido, 50 Years of College Football, p. 91, Skyhorse Publishing Inc., 2007, 1-60239-090-8. Mont said it was a day that "I will revel in for the rest of my life." Tennessee remained in control against Maryland throughout the game. Maryland kicked off to start the game, and Terrapins guard Rod Breedlove recovered the ball on the Volunteers' 18-yard line. His team, however, was unable to convert for any points in its subsequent possession, and fell inches short of the end zone. For the remainder of the game, Maryland was able to advance only once into opposing territory, and then to just the 37-yard line. Tennessee won, 16–0.First Quarter Safety, The Miami News, October 27, 1957. Maryland edged South Carolina, 10–6, behind quarterback John Fritsch's first quarter field goal and a point after touchdown conversion on a score in the final quarter.Maryland Nips Gamecocks, Daytona Beach Morning Journal, November 3, 1957. A week later, Maryland recovered four Clemson fumbles, but the Tigers took control in the third quarter. Quarterback Harvey White passed for two touchdowns, and tailback George Usry and fullback Bob Spooner each tallied as well. Clemson won with the final result of 26–7.Clemson Downs Maryland 26–7, Daytona Beach Morning Journal, November 10, 1957. Maryland then met eight-point favorites Miami, which boasted a stout defense.Miami 8-Point Choice Over Terps Tonight, The Sun, November 15, 1957. Fritsch gave the Terrapins an early lead with a first quarter field goal. Fullback Phil Perlo later scored on a short run, and quarterback Bob Rusevlyan's "accurate arm" connected with tailback Howie Dare for Maryland's final tally, which resulted in a 16–6 upset.Maryland Tops Miami, Beaver Valley Times, November 16, 1957. Rusevlyan again led Maryland to victory, 12–0, in a mud-soaked season finale against Virginia.Maryland Defeats Virginia, 12-0, In Final Game; TERPS END SEASON ON 5-5 MARK Bob Rusevlyan Leads Victors With Passing And Running, The Sun, November 24, 1957. After the season The Terrapins improved from the previous season and compiled a 5–5 record, which proved to be the best during Coach Mont's tenure. Maryland's 4–3 record in the ACC put the Terrapins in a tie for third place in the conference. Personnel Roster The 1957 team consisted of the following letterwinners:Year-By-Year Results https://web.archive.org/web/20181026140910/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/md/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/07guide-11.pdf 2018-10-26 (PDF), 2007 Terrapin Football Record Book, p. 17–22, University of Maryland, 2007. 15em Gene Alderton Joe Behrmann Rod Breedlove Bill Burgly Charles Carroll Fred Cole Ed Cooke Howie Dare Nick DeCicco Tom Flor John Forbes John Fritsch Joe Gardi Tom Gunderman Fred Hamilton Jim Hatter Ralph Hawkins Don Healy Bill Johnstone Jim Joyce Fred Kern Ted Kershner Ron Laneve Bob Layman Dickie Lewis Wilbur Main Bill Martin Phil Perlo Bob Rusevlyan Victor Schwartz Kurt Schwarz Ben Scotti Tom Stefl Bill Steppe Paul Tonetti Bill Turner Gene Verardi Coaching staff The coaching staff consisted of:Assistant Coaches https://web.archive.org/web/20181026140910/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/md/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/07guide-11.pdf 2018-10-26 (PDF), 2007 Terrapin Football Record Book, p. 4, University of Maryland, 2007. Tommy Mont, head coach William Dovell Ed Fullerton Jack Hennemier Johnny Idzik Fred Layman Roy Lester Jim Peebles Bob Ward References External links Queen's Game collection at the University of Maryland libraries Maryland Category:Maryland Terrapins football seasons Maryland Terrapins football