University of Richmond Athletics
Stacy Tutt Awarded The Touchdown Club of Richmond Offensive Back Of The Year Honor
12/06/2005 | Football
Dec. 6, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - Richmond senior Stacy Tutt, who was named a finalist for the 2005 Dudley Award late last week, picked up another commonwealth honor as he was named the Richmond Touchdown Club's Offensive Back of the Year, selection committee members announced early Tuesday morning. The Spider quarterback will be honored for the TD Club award at the same banquet in which the Dudley Award will be announced Thursday , Dec. 8, at the Sheraton Richmond West.
Tutt, a native of Tappahannock, Va., led the Spiders to an eight-game overall win streak and a nine-game win streak against I-AA opponents before the Spiders' season ended Saturday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA I-AA playoffs. Richmond, who finished the regular season ranked No. 12 by The Sports Network, mounted a come-from-behind effort against No. 3 Furman at UR Stadium, Dec. 3, but came up two yards short in Paladins' territory, and fell 24-20.
Tutt, a Second Team All-Atlantic 10 selection, began the season at wide receiver for the Spiders, but was re-inserted at the quarterback position (he played all 11 games at QB in 2004) prior the Spiders' game at Maine, Sept. 17.
The fifth-year senior, threw for 2,219 yards this season including 16 touchdowns. His single-season passing total ranks fourth all-time at Richmond, while his TD pass count came in at seventh all-time. Tutt finished his career with 5,318 yards through the air which ranks third all-time for the Spiders and his 36 career touchdown passes are fourth-best ever at Richmond.
Tutt also placed his name among the leaders at Richmond in rushing and total offense as well. His 828 yards on the ground led the Spiders in 2005, while his 12 rushing touchdowns rank tied for fourth all-time.
Combining his passing and rushing accomplishments place Tutt among the greatest to ever play at Richmond. His 3,047 yards of total offense in 2005 ranked as the best-ever at Richmond, while his 6,872 career total offense numbers rank second all-time for the Spiders. His 160 points scored in a career are the fourth-most ever at Richmond while his 72 points scored this season are the sixth-best ever.
He was named A-10 Player of the Week twice and earned National Player of the Week honors after wracking up 450 yards of total offense in the Spiders' 43-37 double-overtime win over Hofstra, Oct. 22.
Tutt will receive the Offensive Back Award from the Richmond Touchdown Club, Thursday, Dec. 8 at The Dudley Award Banquet, sponsored by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, at the Sheraton Richmond West. Tickets for the banquet are on sale for $40 by calling (804) 741-1144. Deadline to purchase tickets is tomorrow (Dec. 7).
