1961 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football Far Western Conference FWC 16 (UPI small college) 8–2 4–1 Phil Sarboe 11th Redwood Bowl FWC co-champion The 1961 Humboldt State Lumberjacks football team was an American football team that represented Humboldt State College (now known as California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt) as a member of the Far Western Conference (FWC) during the 1961 college football season. In their 11th year under head coach Phil Sarboe, the Lumberjacks compiled an 8–2 record (4–1 in conference games), tied for the FWC championship with San Francisco State, and outscored opponents by a total of 239 to 112. They were ranked No. 13 and No. 16 in the final AP and UPI small college polls.HSC 16th In Final UPI Small College Grid Poll Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California November 22, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11064691/poll_1961_1122_small_upi_final/ Newspapers.com February 15, 2017 The team's statistical leaders included fullback Ed White (696 rushing yards), quarterback Monty Feekes (356 passing yards), and end Drew Roberts (36 receptions, 507 yards). Five Humboldt players were selected as first-team players on the 1961 All-Far Western Conference football team: fullback Ed White; offensive end Drew Roberts; offensive tackle Vester Flanagan; offensive guard Al Frakes; defensive end Jim Walker; and defensive halfback Dennis Guiuntini. The team played its home games at the Redwood Bowl in Arcata, California. Schedule 1961 small college AP/UPI September 23 w y Eastern Washington Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 53–0 5,500 Humboldt State Batters Eastern Washington, 53-0 Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush September 25, 1961 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18923885/humboldt_state_batters_eastern/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 September 30 w y y Willamette McCulloch Stadium Salem, OR 27–13 4,500 Humboldt State Whips Highly Regarded Willamette Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California October 2, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924029/humboldt_state_whips_highly_regarded/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 October 7 w y 5 AP / 4 UPI San Francisco State Cox Stadium San Francisco, CA 7–6 6,200 Humboldt State Nips San Francisco In FWC Opener Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 9, 1961 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924112/humboldt_state_nips_san_francisco_in/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 October 14 l y 2 AP / 6 UPI Sacramento State Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA 7–19 6,000 HSC Upset By Sacramento State In FWC Contest Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 16, 1961 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924226/hsc_upset_by_sacramento_state_in_fwc/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 October 21 w 9 UPI UC Davis Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 20–18 5,500 Humboldt State Nips Cal Aggies In FWC Thriller Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 23, 1961 17 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924296/humboldt_state_nips_cal_aggies_in_fwc/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 October 28 w y 14 UPI 1961 Oregon Tech Hustlin' Owls Oregon Tech Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 46–6 4,500 Humboldt State Captures Fifth Grid Win Of Season Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush October 30, 1961 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924385/humboldt_state_captures_fifth_grid_win/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 4 w y 15 UPI Chico State College Field Chico, CA 29–12 5,000 HSC Drubs Chico State; Homecoming Tilt Saturday Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush November 6, 1961 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924444/hsc_drubs_chico_state_homecoming_tilt/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 11 w y 16 UPI Nevada Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 16–14 7,500 HSC Wins Another Thriller, Portion Of FWC Crown Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush November 13, 1961 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924532/hsc_wins_another_thriller_portion_of/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 18 w y 17 UPI Central Washington Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 34–14 5,000 'Jacks Whack Wildcats, Host Whitworth Thursday Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush November 20, 1961 16 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924624/jacks_whack_wildcats_host_whitworth/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 November 23 l y 16 UPI Whitworth Redwood Bowl Arcata, CA 0–10 3,500 Humboldt State Blanked In 'Mud Bowl' Contest Eureka Humboldt Standard Eureka, California Don Terbush November 24, 1961 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18924834/humboldt_state_blanked_in_mud_bowl/ Newspapers.com April 4, 2018 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Humboldt State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/291/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association September 16, 2024 https://issuu.com/hsujacks/docs/2014_fb_media_guide 104 Humboldt State Jacks 2014 Football Media Guide November 18, 2017 November 21, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201121005317/https://issuu.com/hsujacks/docs/2014_fb_media_guide dead Statistics The Lumberjacks tallied 2,803 yards of total offense (280.3 per game), consisting of 1,857 rushing yards (185.7 per game) and 946 passing yards (94.6 per game). On defense, they gave up 2,075 yards (207.5 per game) with 1,376 rushing yards (137.6 per game) and 699 passing yards (69.9 per game). Quarterback Monty Feekes completed 34 of 63 passes for 356 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Backup quarterback Roger Toftt completed 20 of 41 passes for 279 yards. Fullback Ed White led the team in rushing with 696 yards on 147 carries. Halfback Frank Buda ranked second with 552 yards on 121 carries. Buda led the team in scoring with 66 points on 11 touchdowns. The team's leading receivers were ends Drew Roberts (36 catches, 507 yards) and Ron Remington (five catches for 167 yards). Awards and honors Six Humboldt players were selected by the conference coaches and athletic directors for first-team honors on the 1961 All-Far Western Conference football team: end Drew Roberts; tackle Vester Flanagan; guard Al Frakes; fullback Ed White; defensive end Jim Walker; and defensive halfback Dennis Giuntini. Two others were named to the second team: center Parker Pollock and wingback Earl Love.Name Six Humboldt Staters To All-FWC First Team Humboldt Standard December 2, 1961 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/eureka-humboldt-standard-name-six-humbol/156860029/ Newspapers.com References Humboldt State Category:Humboldt State Lumberjacks football seasons Category:Northern California Athletic Conference football champion seasons Humboldt State Lumberjacks football