1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football team

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ConferenceIndependent
Record8–1
Headcoach
MVPAlton Greenlee
1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football
ConferenceIndependent
Record8–1
Head coach
MVPAlton Greenlee
Captains
  • Alton Greenlee
  • G. T. Thames
Home stadiumRobinson Field
Seasons
 1960
1962 
1961 Southern college football independents records
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Washington and Lee  900
Tampa  810
Mississippi College  810
Mississippi Southern  820
Memphis State  820
Delta State  721
Howard (AL)  720
South Carolina Trade  620
Maryville (TN)  620
Sewanee  521
Miles  520
Navy  730
Arlington State  730
Louisville  630
Miami (FL)  740
McMurry  640
Houston  541
Livingstone  540
Southwestern (TN)  440
Emory & Henry  440
Florida State  451
Norfolk State  340
Abilene Christian  460
Chattanooga  460
Georgetown (KY)  231
Arkansas State  360
Austin  270
Trinity (TX)  270
Millsaps  152
Centre  170

The 1961 Mississippi College Choctaws football team was an American football team that represented Mississippi College as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In their third year under head coach Hartwell McPhail, the Choctaws compiled an 8–1 record, shut out their first four opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 209 to 60 points.[1] The Choctaws' 8–1 record marked the program's best season since 1927 Choctaws compiled a perfect 8–0 record.[1] The team set a school record with an average of 264.0 rushing yards per game,[2] while holding opponents to an average of only 99.9 rushing yards per game.[1]

Quarterback Alton Greenlee, weighing only 150 pounds, was selected as the team's most valuable player.[3] He led the team in total offense (371 rushing yards, 272 passing yards) and 68 points scored (10 touchdowns and four two-point conversion).[1] Fullback G. T. Thames led the team in rushing with 483 yards on 98 carries (4.9 yard average). Reserve quarterback Charles Garrett set a new school record with an average of 20.0 yards on 11 punt returns.[2]

The team played its home games at Robinson Field in Clinton, Mississippi.

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