1961 William & Mary Indians football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 1961 William & Mary Indians football 1961 William & Mary Indians football team.png 285 Team portrait from 1962 Colonial Echo Southern Conference SoCon 1–9 1–6 Milt Drewer 5th Roger Hale Eric Erdossy Cary Field The 1961 William & Mary Indians football team was an American football team that represented the College of William & Mary as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their fifth season under head coach Milt Drewer, William & Mary compiled a 1–9 record (1–6 in conference games), finished in last place in the SoCon, and were outscored by a total of 279 to 125.1961 William & Mary Tribe Schedule and Results https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/william-mary/1961-schedule.html SR/College Football Sports Reference LLC October 24, 2022 The team's statistical leaders included Dan Henning (537 passing yards), Stan Penkunas (327 rushing yards), and Ernie Phillips (299 receiving yards).1961 William & Mary Tribe Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 8, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/william-mary/1961.html The team played its home games at Cary Field in Williamsburg, Virginia. Schedule September 16 l y Virginia Tech Victory Stadium Roanoke, VA 6–20 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111947873/gobblers-rally-for-206-win-over-indians/ The Virginian-Pilot Gobblers rally for 20–6 win over Indians September 17, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 23 l y y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA 6–21 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948031/virginia-wins-first-since-58/ The Lima Citizen Virginia wins first since '58 September 24, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com September 30 l y y Navy Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD 6–44 17,803 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948307/navy-thumps-wm-446/ The Baltimore Sun Navy thumps W&M, 44–6 October 1, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 7 w Furman Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 19–6 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109624444/indians-crush-furmans-conference-title/ The Greenville News Indians crush Furman's conference title hopes, 19–6 October 8, 1961 September 15, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 l The Citadel Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 8–10 6,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948446/the-citadel-whips-wm-with-goal/ Durham Morning Herald The Citadel whips W&M with goal October 15, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 l y George Washington District of Columbia Stadium Washington, DC 12–49 9,280 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/69721408/drummond-shines-fired-up-gw-routs/ Daily Press Drummond shines, fired-up GW routs William and Mary, 49–12 October 21, 1961 February 8, 2021 Newspapers.com October 28 l VMI Cary Field Williamsburg, VA rivalry 7–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111948637/2-sophs-lead-vmi-to-victory/ The Miami News 2 sophs lead VMI to victory October 29, 1961 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com November 4 l Davidson Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 30–31 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108570723/davidson-wins-3130-as-wm-heroics-fai/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Davidson wins, 31–30, as W&M heroics fail November 5, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com November 11 l y y Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY 13–48 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 23 l y Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA rivalry 18–36 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84027548/spiders-rout-tribe-3618/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Spiders rout Tribe, 36–18 November 24, 1961 August 23, 2021 Newspapers.com Statistics William & Mary gained an average of 122.5 rushing yards and 116.4 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up 212.3 rushing yards and 96.6 passing yards per game. Three players split time at quarterback: Dan Henning (30-for-86, 537 yards, five touchdowns, eight interceptions); Calvin Cox (41-for-69, 59.4%, three touchdowns, eight interceptions); and Dan Barton (14-for-33, 196 yards, no touchdowns, six interceptions). Six backs rushed for over 100 yards: Stan Penkunas (327 yards, 63 carries, 5.2-yard average); Roger Hale (326 yards, 72 carries, 4.5-yard average); Charlie Weaver (151 yards, 42 carries, 3.6-yard average); H.C. Thaxton (138 yards, 38 carries, 3.6-yard average); Dick Kern (110 yards, 19 carries, 5.8-yard average); and Dan Barton (106 yards, 38 carries, 2.8-yard average). The leading receivers were Ernie Phillips (26 receptions, 299 yards); Bill Corley (14 receptions, 218 yards); and Roger Hale (14 receptions, 182 yards). Awards and honors Guard Eric Erdossy was named to the first team of the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team. End Ernie Phillips, tackle John Sapinsky, and back Roger Hale were named to the second team.1961 All-Southern Team: FU's Campbell Repeats; Gilgo And Eastern Named The Greenville News November 29, 1961 11 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-1961-all-suthern-tea/156709413/ Newspapers.com Personnel Players Dan Barton Bill Corley Calvin Cox Eric Erdossy, guard Roger Hale, back Dan Henning Dick Kern Dennis O'Toole Stan Penkunas Ernie Phillips, end John Sapinksy, tackle Walt Scott H.C. Thaxton Charlie Weaver Coaches and administrators Head coach: Milt Drewer Assistant coaches: Ed Derringe, Dante "Danny" Defalco, Dave Nusz, Larry Peccatiello, Lou HoltzSophomores Loom Large in W&M Future Ledger-Dispatch and Star August 31, 1961 53 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-star-sophomores-loom-large-in-wm/156792278/ Newspapers.com References William and Mary Category:William & Mary Tribe football seasons William