1961 Davidson Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1961 Davidson Wildcats football 1961 Davidson Wildcats football team.png 285 Southern Conference SoCon 4–4 1–4 Bill Dole 10th Richardson Stadium The 1961 Davidson Wildcats football team was an American football team that represented Davidson College as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their tenth year under head coach Bill Dole, the Wildcats compiled a 4–4 record (1–4 in conference game), finished in eighth place in the SoCon, and were outscored by a total of 163 to 138.1961 Davidson Wildcats Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 29, 2022 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/davidson/1961-schedule.html Quarterback Earl Cole led the team with 759 passing yards and nine touchdown passes.1961 Davidson Wildcats Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 8, 2024 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/davidson/1961.html The team played its home games at Richardson Stadium in Davidson, North Carolina. Schedule September 16 w y y 1961 Catawba Indians Catawba American Legion Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NC 21–15 Davidson gains 21–15 victory over Catawba September 17, 1961 Durham Sunday Herald https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108569410/davidson-gains-2115-victory-over-catawb/ August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com September 23 l y Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 19–45 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108569625/furman-clobbers-davidson-4519/ Furman clobbers Davidson, 45–19 September 24, 1961 The Macon News August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com September 30 l y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC 12–20 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108569838/sid-mitchell-sparks-citadel-win-2012/ Sid Mitchell sparks Citadel win, 20–12 October 1, 1961 Asheville Citizen-Times August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 1961 Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 21–7 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102972256/ The Times and Democrat Davidson tops Presbyterian October 15, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 21 l VMI Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 0–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108570268/keydets-score-late-for-130-conference-w/ Keydets score late for 13–0 conference win over 'Cats The Progress-Index October 22, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com October 28 l y Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA 0–20 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84026853/richmond-rips-davidson-200/ The Charlotte Observer Richmond rips Davidson, 20–0 October 29, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com November 4 w y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA 31–30 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 w y 1961 Wofford Terriers Wofford Richardson Stadium Davidson, NC 34—13 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108570990/sheffield-cole-spark-wildcats-in-3413/ The Greenville News Sheffield, Cole spark Wildcats in 34–13 win against Wofford November 12, 1961 August 29, 2022 Newspapers.com Statistics The Wildcats tallied an average of 157.0 rushing yards and 114.5 passing yards per game. On defense, they gained 149.1 rushing yards and 127.5 passing yards per game. Quarterback Earl Cole completed 56 of 136 passes (41.2%) for 758 yards with nine touchdowns, five interceptions and a 102.5 quarterback rating. Backup quarterback Ben Coxton completed seven of 16 passes for 119 yards. The team had five backs with at least 100 rushing yards: Alex Gibbs (259 yards, 58 carries, 4.5-yard average), Jim Fuller (204 yards, 55 carries, 3.7-yard average), Jerry Sheffield (165 yards, 16 carries, 10.3-yard average), Joe Jones (126 yards, 39 carries, 3.2-yard average), and Dave Lopp (116 yards, 21 carries, 5.5-yard average). The team's passing leaders were Jerry Sheffield (11 receptions, 194 yards), Alex Gibbs (14 receptions, 176 yards), Lou Zirkle (13 receptions, 167 yards), and Booker Clarke (nine receptions, 139 yards). Awards and honors End Booker Clark received honorable mention on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football 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 Booker Clark, end, senior, 6'1", 164 pounds, Statesville, NC Earl Cole, quarterback, sophomore, 5'11", 166 pounds, Wilmington, NC Ben Coxton, quarterback, sophomore, 6'0", 190 pounds, Garden, VA, Jim Fuller, halfback, junior, 6'0", 205 pounds, Thomasville, NC Alex Gibbs, halfback, sophomore, 5'9", 170 pounds, High Point, NC Joe Jones, halfback, sophomore, 5'9", 168 pounds, High Point, NC Dave Lopp, halfback, sophomore, 5'9", 164 pounds, Lexington, NC Lynwood Mallard, fullback, senior, 5'10", 184 pounds, Charlotte, NC Bob McAllister, fullback, senior, 6'0", 195 pounds, Staunton, VA Duncan Morgan/Morton, halfback, senior, 6'0", 162 pounds, Charlotte, NC Jerry Sheffield, end, sophomore, 6'1", 190 pounds, Winston-Salem, NC Lou Zirkle, end, sophomore, 6'2", 164 pounds, Conway, SC Davidson College Roster Winston-Salem Journal September 10, 1961 B4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/winston-salem-journal-davidson-college-r/156782227/ Newspapers.com Coaching staff Head coach: Bill Dole Assistant coaches: Thrift, Stevens, Shue References Davidson Category:Davidson Wildcats football seasons Davidson Wildcats football