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re: Who is the greatest SEC team of all-time?
Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:09 am to WiltChamberlain
Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:09 am to WiltChamberlain
1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
Undefeated, 11-0 record
Outscored opponents by an incredible 297 - 25
Led by All-SEC and Heisman Trophy finalist (finished 5th),
QB, Pat Trammell; Center/Linbacker Lee Roy Jordan (All-SEC in 61; All-American in '63); and, Offensive Lineman, Billy Neighbors (All-American). Jordan, and Neighbors were later selected for the College Football Hall of Fame and had outstanding professional careers as well.
Beat Arkansas 10-3 in the Sugar Bowl to win the National Championship
It is well recognized that the 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team was the best defensive team in college football history. Not only did the '61 Tide outscore opponents 297-25; they shut out six teams and never allowed more than 7 points in any game.
Undefeated, 11-0 record
Outscored opponents by an incredible 297 - 25
Led by All-SEC and Heisman Trophy finalist (finished 5th),
QB, Pat Trammell; Center/Linbacker Lee Roy Jordan (All-SEC in 61; All-American in '63); and, Offensive Lineman, Billy Neighbors (All-American). Jordan, and Neighbors were later selected for the College Football Hall of Fame and had outstanding professional careers as well.
Beat Arkansas 10-3 in the Sugar Bowl to win the National Championship
It is well recognized that the 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team was the best defensive team in college football history. Not only did the '61 Tide outscore opponents 297-25; they shut out six teams and never allowed more than 7 points in any game.
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Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:12 am to anothergumper
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1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
Undefeated, 11-0 record
Good thing for them the other SEC co-champion, LSU wasn't on the yearly schedule yet.
Posted on 12/11/12 at 8:23 am to anothergumper
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It is well recognized that the 1961 Alabama Crimson Tide football team was the best defensive team in college football history. Not only did the '61 Tide outscore opponents 297-25; they shut out six teams and never allowed more than 7 points in any game.
In 1957, AU shut out 6 teams and did not allow more than 7 points in any game either.
This post was edited on 12/11/12 at 8:24 am
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