1961 Northeast Louisiana State Indians football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1961 Northeast Louisiana State Indians football Gulf States Conference GSC 3–7 1–4 Jack C. Rowan 4th Brown Stadium The 1961 Northeast Louisiana State Indians football team was an American football team that represented Northeast Louisiana State College (now known as the University of Louisiana at Monroe) in the Gulf States Conference (GSC) during the 1961 college football season. In their fourth year under head coach Jack C. Rowan, the team compiled a 3–7 record (1–4 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the GSC, and were outscored by a total of 171 to 145. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ronnie Myrick (322 passing yards, 581 yards of total offense), fullback William Ragan (382 rushing yards, 31 points scored), and end Dewey Smith (118 receiving yards). The team played its home games at Brown Stadium in Monroe, Louisiana. Schedule 1961 small college AP September 16 w y Mexico Polytechical Institute Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 28–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68420709/indian-eleven-trims-mexico-polytechnic/ Monroe Morning World Indian eleven trims Mexico Polytechnic, 28–0 September 17, 1961 January 24, 2021 7B Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Lamar Tech Greenie Stadium Beaumont, TX 34–38 7,000–7,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68452787/lamar-rallies-for-triumph/ Lake Charles American-Press Lamar rallies for triumph September 24, 1961 January 24, 2021 25 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Lamar Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/346/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association January 9, 2023 September 30 w y 1961 East Texas State Lions East Texas State Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 36–0 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68453123/east-texas-massacred-by-northeast-36/ The Shreveport Times East Texas massacred by Northeast, 36 to 0 October 1, 1961 January 24, 2021 3D Newspapers.com October 7 l y Northwestern State Demon Stadium Natchitoches, LA 7–28 6,000 rivalry https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68453419/northwestern-downs-northeast-indians/ Monroe Morning World Northwestern downs Northeast Indians, 28–7 October 8, 1961 January 24, 2021 6B Newspapers.com October 14 l McNeese State Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 0–7 4,500–4,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68453709/bossier-leads-cowboys-over-northeast-by/ Lake Charles American-Press Bossier leads Cowboys over Northeast by 7–0 October 15, 1961 January 24, 2021 31 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 McNeese State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/402/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 October 21 l Southeastern Louisiana 3 Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 0–7 3,000–4,250 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68454148/lions-take-70-squeaker-over-fiery/ Monroe Morning World Lions take 7–0 squeaker over fiery Indians October 22, 1961 January 24, 2021 6B Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Southeastern Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/655/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 3, 2024 October 28 w y Southwestern Louisiana State Fair Stadium Shreveport, LA rivalry 27–20 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68454492/southwestern-loses-by-2720-to/ The Daily Advertiser Southwestern loses by 27–20 to Northeast State gridders October 29, 1961 January 24, 2021 24 Newspapers.com November 4 l y Delta State Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 0–9 5,600–5,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68454924/delta-state-tops-ne-la/ The Clarion-Ledger Delta State tops NE La. November 5, 1961 January 24, 2021 C5 Newspapers.com Brief Summary of Cumulative Statistics (1961 Delta State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/181/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 1, 2024 November 11 l y Arlington State Brown Stadium Monroe, LA 6–35 2,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67627001/arlington-state-crushes-northeast-tribe/ Monroe Morning World Arlington State crushes Northeast Tribe 35–6 November 12, 1961 January 24, 2021 6B Newspapers.com November 18 l y Louisiana Tech Tech Stadium Ruston, LA rivalry 7–27 7,000–7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68455341/slaughter-puts-tech-past-northeast/ The Shreveport Times Slaughter puts Tech past Northeast, 27–7 November 19, 1961 January 24, 2021 4D Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Louisiana Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/366/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association February 27, 2023 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Northeast Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/498/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 Statistics The Indians gained 2,429 yards of total offense (242.9 per game), consisting of 1,899 rushing yards (189.9 per game) and 530 passing yards (53.0 per game). On defense, they allowed opponents to gain 2,572 yards (257.2 per game), including 1,544 rushing yards (154.3 per game) and 928 passing yards (92.8 per game). Quarterback Ronnie Myrick led the team in both passing and total offense. He completed 25 of 57 passes for 322 yards with no touchdowns and six interceptions. He also gained 259 rushing yards for 581 yards of total offense. He ranked second on the team in scoring with 30 points on five touchdowns. Fullback William Ragan led the team in both rushing and scoring. He gained 382 rushing yards on 75 carries and scored 31 points on two touchdowns, 17 extra points, and a two-point conversion run. End Dewey Smith was the team's leading receiver with four cathes for 118 yards. Gordon Salsman was the team's punter, averaging 34.08 yards on 48 punts. Awards and honors Guard Ross Nolan was selected by the writers as a first-team player on the 1961 All-Gulf States Conference football team. He was named to the second team by the coaches. Guard Larry Rambin received second-team honors from both the writers and coaches. Back Willie Ragan was also named to the second team by the writers.Breaux, Bossier, Steed, Sestak Make All-GSC Lake Charles American Press December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lake-charles-american-press-all-gsc/152615552/ Newspapers.comClayton, Slaughter, Sestak Head GSC Team Alexandria Daily Town Talk December 12, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-town-talk-clayton-slaughter-sestak/152615298/ Newspapers.com References Northeast Louisiana Category:Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football seasons Northeast Louisiana State Indians football