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1961 George Washington Colonials football
Back Dick Drummond
ConferenceSouthern Conference
Record3–6 (3–4 SoCon)
Head coach
Home stadiumDistrict of Columbia Stadium
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →
1961 Southern Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
The Citadel $ 5 – 1 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Richmond 5 – 2 – 0 5 – 5 – 0
VMI 4 – 2 – 0 6 – 4 – 0
West Virginia 2 – 1 – 0 4 – 6 – 0
Furman 2 – 2 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
George Washington 3 – 4 – 0 3 – 6 – 0
Virginia Tech 2 – 3 – 0 4 – 5 – 0
Davidson 1 – 4 – 0 4 – 4 – 0
William & Mary 1 – 6 – 0 1 – 9 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1961 George Washington Colonials football team was an American football team that represented George Washington University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1961 college football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Camp, the Colonials compiled a 3–6 record (3–4 in conference games), finished in sixth place in the SoCon, and outscored opponents by a total of 143 to 121.[1]

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bill Hardy (373 passing yards), Dick Drummond (632 rushing yards, 183 receiving yards, 30 points scored).[2]

The team played its home games at District of Columbia Stadium in Washington, D.C.

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16at Florida State*
L 7–1519,200[3]
September 23at The Citadel
W 17–1311,200[4]
September 30at Furman
L 9–139,500[5]
October 7VMI
W 30–620,340[6]
October 14at Richmond
L 15–161,800[7]
October 20William & Mary
  • District of Columbia Stadium
  • Washington, DC
W 49–129,280[8]
October 27Boston University*
  • District of Columbia Stadium
  • Washington, DC
L 6–207,800[9]
November 4West Virginia
  • District of Columbia Stadium
  • Washington, DC
L 7–129,395[10]
November 17at Virginia Tech
L 3–145,000[11]
  • *Non-conference game

Statistics

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The Colonials gained an average of 174.3 rushing yards and 67.1 passing yards per game. On defense, they gave up 192.0 rushing yards and 94.3 passing yards per game.[2]

The team's passing offense was led by quarterbacks Bill Hardy and Frank Pazzaglia. Hardy completed 33 of 67 passes (49.3%) for 373 yards with three touchdowns, six interceptions, and a 92.9 quarterback rating. Pazzaglia completed 16 of 37 passes (43.2%) for 211 yards with one touchdown, five interceptions, and 73.0 quarterback rating.[2]

Five George Washington players had over 35 carries, led by Dick Drummond (632 rushing yards), Louie DeSimone (338 rushing yards), Jim Johnson (135 rushing yards), Tony Fredicine (126 rushing yards), and Frank Pazzaglia (89 yards).[2]

The team's leading receivers were Dick Drummond (12 receptions, 183 yards), Andy Guida (11 receptions, 127 yards), and Alex Sokaris (eight receptions, 117 yards).[2]

Awards and honors

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End Andy Guida and back Dick Drummond were both selected as first-team picks on the 1961 All-Southern Conference football team. Guard Gary Scollick was named to the second team. Tackle Steve Bartnicki received honorable mention.[12]

Personnel

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Players

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  • Cliff Boytos
  • Louie DeSimone
  • Dick Drummond
  • Dick Duenkel
  • Tony Fredicine
  • Andy Guida
  • Bill Hardy
  • Joe Heilman
  • Jim Johnson
  • Paul Munley
  • Paul Pazzaglia
  • Rudy Pohl
  • Gary Scollick
  • Alex Sokaris

Coaching staff

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  • Head coach: Jim Camp
  • Assistant coaches: Bill Dooley (line), Bob Collins (backfield)

References

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  1. ^ "1961 George Washington Colonials Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "1961 George Washington Colonials Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "FSU gets by GW, 15–7". Tallahassee Democrat. September 17, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "George Washington stops late Citadel passes for 17–13 win". The Florence Morning News. September 24, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "'Golden Goblins' drive Furman over Colonials, 13–9". The Greenville News. October 1, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "GW uses sharp passing, good defense for conference victory over Keydets". The Progress-Index. October 8, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "UR nips GW by 16–15". Richmond Times Dispatch. October 15, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Drummond shines, fired-up GW routs William and Mary, 49–12". Daily Press. October 21, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "BU wins second straight game, 20–6". The Hartford Courant. October 28, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "W. Virginia wins, 12–7". The Johnson City Press-Chronicle. November 5, 1961. Retrieved February 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Virginia Tech defeats George Washington 14–3". The Tampa Tribune. November 18, 1961. Retrieved February 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "1961 All-Southern Team: FU's Campbell Repeats; Gilgo And Eastern Named". The Greenville News. November 29, 1961. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
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