A-State Great! - Richie Woit

Richie Woit was a running back at A-State from 1950-1953.   He scored 57 touchdowns and gained over 4,000 total yards in his career.  Woit guided the Indians to an undefeated season in 1953 and was named to the Associated Press All-America first team for his efforts. 

Woit came to ASU from Shurze HS in Chicago, IL.  As a freshman #83 gained 759 yards and scored 7 touchdowns.  In 1951, the 2nd year man crossed the goal line 21 times while carrying the ball for 1,125 yards.  Woit was named AP Honorable Mention All-American for his sophomore efforts.  In 1952, Woit had his highest rushing season putting up 1,250 yards from scrimmage and tallied 17 TDs and once again was named an Honorable Mention All-American.  In 1953 as a senior, Richie rushed for 874 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading his team to an 8-0-2 season. 

Woit still ranks at the top of many records at Arkansas State.  He still holds the record for most net rushing yards in a career with 3,847 and has the 2nd highest single season rushing yardage with 1,250 (1952).  He is the only non quarterback in the top 10 career yardage leaders – currently ranking 10th.  The ASU Hall of Honor member also has the most touchdowns (both rushing and total) in ASU history with 57.  That stat puts him with 22 more TDs than the 2nd place finisher.  With so many TDs it isn’t surprising that Woit has the number 1 and 2 most TDs in a season – 21 in 1951 and 17 in 1952.   His 342 total points ranks him as ASU’s all time point leader. 

Although it is still being worn today – Richie Woit’s #83 was retired during the 1959-1960 school year at Arkansas State.  Woit is without question one of the A-State Greats!