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1961 Louisville Cardinals football team

1961 Louisville Cardinals football
ConferenceIndependent
Record6–3
Head coach
Home stadiumFairgrounds Stadium
Seasons
← 1960
1962 →
1961 Southern college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Washington and Lee   –   9 – 0 – 0
Tampa   –   8 – 1 – 0
Mississippi College   –   8 – 1 – 0
Mississippi Southern   –   8 – 2 – 0
Memphis State   –   8 – 2 – 0
Delta State   –   7 – 2 – 1
Howard (AL)   –   7 – 2 – 0
South Carolina Trade   –   6 – 2 – 0
Maryville (TN)   –   6 – 2 – 0
Sewanee   –   5 – 2 – 1
Miles   –   5 – 2 – 0
Navy   –   7 – 3 – 0
Arlington State   –   7 – 3 – 0
Louisville   –   6 – 3 – 0
Miami (FL)   –   7 – 4 – 0
McMurry   –   6 – 4 – 0
Houston   –   5 – 4 – 1
Livingstone   –   5 – 4 – 0
Southwestern (TN)   –   4 – 4 – 0
Emory & Henry   –   4 – 4 – 0
Florida State   –   4 – 5 – 1
Norfolk State   –   3 – 4 – 0
Abilene Christian   –   4 – 6 – 0
Chattanooga   –   4 – 6 – 0
Georgetown (KY)   –   2 – 3 – 1
Arkansas State   –   3 – 6 – 0
Austin   –   2 – 7 – 0
Trinity (TX)   –   2 – 7 – 0
Millsaps   –   1 – 5 – 2
Centre   –   1 – 7 – 0

The 1961 Louisville Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented the University of Louisville as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their 16th season under head coach Frank Camp, the Cardinals compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 180 to 92.[1][2] Quarterback Johnny Giles set a new school record with 1,346 yards of total offense during the 1961 season.

The team played its home games at Fairgrounds Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 16Tennessee Tech
W 29–136,148
September 22at Eastern KentuckyRichmond, KYW 33–64,000
September 30Marshall
  • Fairgrounds Stadium
  • Louisville, KY
W 32–63,126 or 3,162[2][3]
October 7Memphis State
  • Fairgrounds Stadium
  • Louisville, KY (rivalry)
L 13–2811,332[4]
October 14Dayton
  • Fairgrounds Stadium
  • Louisville, KY
L 6–74,236[5]
October 21Western Kentucky
  • Fairgrounds Stadium
  • Louisville, KY
W 20–04,825
November 4at Xavier
L 8–164,532[6]
November 11at Kent State
W 19–154,000[7]
November 18at North Texas State
W 20–04,000[8]

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Statistics

The Cardinals tallied 2,987 yards of total offense (332 yards per game), consisting of 1,770 rushing yards (196 yards per game) and 1,217 passing yards (135 yards per game). On defense, they held opponents to 1,835 yards of total offense (204 yards per game) with 1,109 rushing yards and 726 passing yards.[2]

Junior quarterback Johnny Giles set a new Louisville single-season record with 1,346 yards of total offense, including 1,209 passing yards.[9] His total offense mark ranked eight among the nation's small college players during the 1961 season.[10] Giles also tied Johnny Unitas' Louisville single-game record with four touchdown passes in a victory over Marshall.[3]

Junior end Don Hockensmith and junior halfback Lee Calland tied as the team's leading scorers with 36 points each. They were followed by Ernie Green with 32 points and Tanny Phelps with 30.[9]

The team's rushing leaders were Lee Calland with (600 yards, 108 carries) and Ernie Green (397 yards, 87 carries).[2]

The team's receiving leaders were Don Hockensmith (20 receptions, 392 yards) and Lee Calland (16 receptions, 223 yards).[2]

References

  1. ^ "2019 Louisville Cardinals Football Media Guide" (PDF). University of Louisville. 2019. p. 153. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Johnny Carrico (October 1, 1961). "Giles Warms To Task, Hurls 4 T.D.'s To Tie Unitas Mark In 32-6 U.L. Rout". The Courier-Journal. pp. 1, 5 (section 2) – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Johnny Carrico (October 8, 1961). "U. of L. Slows Memphis St., Falls 28 To 13". The Courier-Journal. pp. 1, 5 (sports).
  5. ^ Johnny Carrico (October 15, 1961). "U.L. Gambles, Loses 7-6 To Dayton". The Courier-Journal. pp. II-1, II-6 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Xavier wins 12th straight contest from Louisville". Messenger-Inquirer. November 5, 1961. Retrieved May 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Andy Palich (November 12, 1961). "Kent Loses 6th Straight, 19 to 15". The Plain Dealer. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Cardinals clip Eagles by 20–0". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. November 19, 1961. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b Johnny Carrico (November 20, 1961). "Giles Total Yardage Adds Up To 13 T.D.'s...He Got None!". The Courier-Journal. p. 8 (sports) – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "U.L.'s Giles Eighth In Total Offense". The Courier-Journal. December 10, 1961. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
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