1961 Army Cadets football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Army Cadets football Independent 6–4 Dale Hall 3rd Michael Casp Michie Stadium The 1961 Army Cadets football team was an American football team that represented the United States Military Academy as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their third year under head coach Dale Hall, the Cadets compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 224 to 118.1961 Army Black Knights Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 2, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/army/1961-schedule.html Senior halfback Al Rushatz led the team in both rushing (556 yards) and scoring (48 points) and was selected as a first-team player on the 1961 All-Eastern football team. The team played its home games at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York. Schedule 1961 AP September 23 w Richmond Michie Stadium West Point, NY 24–6 11,250 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84025734/army-vanquishes-richmond-in-opener-246/ Poughkeepsie Journal Army vanquishes Richmond in opener, 24–6 September 24, 1961 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com September 30 w Boston University Michie Stadium West Point, NY 31–7 16,250 Army Outclasses B.U. Easily, 31-7 The Boston Globe Bob Holbrook October 1, 1961 73, 76 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-army-outclasses-bu-ea/153438029/ Newspapers.com October 7 l y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 8–38 65,012 U-M (38-8) and MSU (31-3) Roll On: Fumbles Kill The Army Detroit Free Press Bob Pille October 8, 1961 D1, D3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15570397/um_388_and_msu_313_roll_on/ Newspapers.com October 14 w y Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 10–6 44,120 Penn State Bows: Army's Heydt Kicks 4 Points for 10-6 Win Elmira Telegram Cove Hoover October 15, 1961 2D https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-gazette-penn-state-bows-armys-hey/153630687/ Newspapers.com October 21 w Idaho Michie Stadium West Point, NY 51–7 18,275 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PwozAAAAIBAJ&sjid=w-cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6081%2C2077784 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Powerful Cadets ruin Idaho, 51-7 Missildine Harry October 22, 1961 1, sportshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZN9iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VTAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5780%2C3305583 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Associated Press Army crunches Idaho 51-7 with second half outburst October 22, 1961 8 October 28 l West Virginia Michie Stadium West Point, NY 3–7 23,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/scrantonian-tribune-army-bows-to-w-va/139127902/ The Scrantonian Army bows to W. Va., 7–3 October 29, 1961 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w Detroit Michie Stadium West Point, NY 34–7 15,525 Army Routs Detroit, 34-7; Gross Hurt New York Daily News November 5, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34825232/army_routs_detroit_347_gross_hurt/ Newspapers.com November 11 w William & Mary Michie Stadium West Point, NY 48–13 18,150 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948954/army-routs-wm-4813/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Army routs W&M, 48–13 November 12, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 18 l y Oklahoma Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY 8–14 ABC 37,200 Sooners Stop Late Cadet Surge, 14-8 New York Daily News Gene Ward November 19, 1961 C32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-sooners-stop-late-cadet-surge/153631045/ Newspapers.com December 2 l y Navy Philadelphia Municipal Stadium Philadelphia, PA Army–Navy Game 7–13 101,000 President, 101,000 See Navy Win: Kennedy Arrives Minus Topcoat For Service Game The Philadelphia Inquirer Joseph C. Goulden and Harry J. Karafin December 3, 1961 1, 20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-president-101/153631572/ Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1961 Army) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/174338 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 13, 2025 Statistics During their 10-game 1961 season, the Cadets gained an average of 206.1 rushing yards and 111.1 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up an average of 118.5 rushing yards and 90.1 passing yards per game.1961 Army Black Knights Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 18, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/army/1961.html Senior halfback Al Rushatz led the team in both rushing (556 yards, 127 attempts, 4.4-yard average) and scoring (48 points, eight touchdowns). Rushatz scored every Army touchdown against Navy in 1960 and 1961.The Al Rushatz Story: Three Starts, Three Touchdowns, No Wins Philadelphia Daily News December 4, 1961 58 https://www.newspapers.com/article/philadelphia-daily-news-the-al-rushatz-s/153627641/ Newspapers.com The team's passing leaders were Dick Eckert (56-for-105, 53.3%, 649 yards, three touchdowns, six interceptions); Jim Beierschmitt (14-for-33, 42.4%, 237 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions; and Art Lewis (11-for-17, 64.7%, 210 yards, two touchdowns, one interception). The team's leading rushers following Rushatz were Joe Blackgrove (287 yards, 59 carries, 4.9-yard average); Tom Culver (233 yards, 38 carries, 6.1-yard average); Ray Paske (207 yards, 48 carries, 4.3-yard average); Pete King (153 yards, 38 carries, 4.0-yard average); and Dick Eckert (145 yards, 90 carries, 1.6-yard average). The team's leading receivers were Tom Culver (305 yards, 20 receptions, 15.3-yard average); Paul Zmuida (127 yards, eight receptions, 15.9-yard average); and Joe Blackgrove (102 yards, five receptions, 20.4-yard average). The leading scorers after Rushatz were Tom Culver (four touchdowns, 24 points) followed by George Pappas and Ray Paske with three touchdowns and 18 points each. References Army Category:Army Black Knights football seasons Army Cadets football