1961 Idaho Vandals football team American college football season
The 1961 Idaho Vandals football team represented the University of Idaho in the 1961 college football season . Led by eighth-year head coach Skip Stahley , the Vandals were an independent in the NCAA's University Division and went 2–7. Two home games were played on campus at Neale Stadium in Moscow , with one in Boise at old Bronco Stadium at Boise Junior College .
The Vandals suffered a seventh straight loss in the Battle of the Palouse with neighbor Washington State , blanked 0–34 in Pullman in mid-October.[ 1] [ 2] In the rivalry game with Montana , the Vandals regained the Little Brown Stein with a 16–14 win in the season finale at Boise.[ 3] [ 4]
In Idaho's seven losses, they were outscored 319 to 22, with three shutouts; the worst was a 69–0 rout by Utah State in a blizzard at Logan .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] Since the disbanding of the Pacific Coast Conference in the spring of 1959, Idaho's football teams had a 4–25 (.138) record in three seasons as an independent.
Stahley had taken on the dual role of athletic director in July 1960 ,[ 8] [ 9] and stepped down as head football coach in January 1962 .[ 10] [ 11] He was succeeded by Dee Andros , hired in February, previously the line coach at Illinois in the Big Ten Conference .[ 12] [ 13] [ 14] Stahley continued as Idaho's AD until mid-1964, when he departed for a similar position at Portland State College .[ 15]
Schedule
Coaching staff
Sid Hall, line
Gary Farnworth, backs
Bill Peterson, ends
George Goodell, freshmen
All-Coast
Tight end Reggie Carolan was Idaho's only All-Coast selection, on the second team.[ 27] [ 28] [ 29]
NFL Draft
One fifth-year senior from the 1961 Vandals was previously selected in the 1961 NFL draft :[ 30]
References
^ a b Missildine, Harry (October 15, 1961). "Cougars clobber Vandals 34-0" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. p. 1, sports.
^ a b "Cougars clip Vandals" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. October 15, 1961. p. 10.
^ a b "Vandals repel late Montana bid for 19-14 upset victory" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. November 19, 1961. p. 8.
^ a b "Idaho nips Montana, 16-14, for second win of season" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. November 19, 1961. p. 1, sports.
^ a b "Utags crush Vandals 69-0" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. October 29, 1961. p. 10.
^ a b "Utags crush Vandals, 69-0, in midst of raging blizzard" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. October 29, 1961. p. 1, sports.
^ a b Ferguson, George (October 30, 1961). "Ag avalanche hits Idaho" . Deseret News . Salt Lake City, Utah. p. B-5.
^ "Stahley new Idaho "A.D." in addition to grid post" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. March 22, 1960. p. 13.
^ "Stahley assumes dual role at Idaho as Gibb departs" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. July 2, 1960. p. 2.
^ Carter, Jack (January 15, 1962). "Stahley relieved as football coach, keeps directorship" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. p. 6.
^ "Idaho regents drop Stahley from grid post" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. January 15, 1962. p. 10.
^ Carter, Jack (February 18, 1962). "Illinois aide Dee Andros named Idaho football coach" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). p. 8.
^ Missildine, Harry (February 18, 1962). "Former Sooner guard new Idaho coach" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). p. 1-sports.
^ "New Vandal coach" . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington). (photo). February 19, 1962. p. 11.
^ "Stahley quits Idaho post for job at Portland State" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). May 21, 1964. p. 10.
^ "Sophomore-laden Oregon romps past Vandals 51-0" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. September 24, 1961. p. 8.
^ Strite, Dick (September 24, 1961). "Oregon footballers ramble past Idaho" . Eugene Register-Guard . Oregon. p. 1B.
^ "Vandals top Spartans" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. October 1, 1961. p. 10.
^ Payne, Bob (October 1, 1961). "Idaho rips San Jose 27-18" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. p. 1, sports.
^ "Baker leads Oregon State over Idaho in 44-6 romp" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. October 8, 1961. p. 1, sports.
^ Strite, Dick (October 8, 1961). "Bavers find success against Idaho" . Eugene Register-Guard . Oregon. p. 1B.
^ Missildine, Harry (October 22, 1961). "Powerful Cadets ruin Idaho, 51-7" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. p. 1, sports.
^ "Army crunches Idaho 51-7 with second half outburst" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. October 22, 1961. p. 8.
^ "Pacific Tigers post easy 27-2 victory over Idaho" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. November 5, 1961. p. 12.
^ Payne, Bob (November 5, 1961). "Vandals and Cougars absorb defeats again" . Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington. p. 1, sports.
^ "Arizona Wildcats wallop Idaho 43-7" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . Idaho. Associated Press. November 12, 1961. p. 10.
^ "Cougars' Campbell repeats as All-Coast end" . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). Associated Press. December 7, 1961. p. 13.
^ "1961 All-Coast team" . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon). Associated Press. December 7, 1961. p. 1D.
^ "Hugh leads Coast stars" . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. December 7, 1961. p. 13.
^ "1961 NFL Draft" . Pro Football Reference . Archived from the original on November 9, 2010. Retrieved November 5, 2017 .
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