September 1, 2009

Geoff Eck, Fort Hays State

Nominee Name: Geoff Eck
Student-Athlete
RMAC School Attended:

Fort Hays State University
Years Attended: Fall 1994- Spring 1996
Degrees Earned/Year: Bachelor of Business Administration-December 1996
Sports Played: Basketball

Athletic Accomplishments:
Eck was a two-year letter winner in the men's basketball program. After spending two seasons at Butler County Community College, Eck played his last two seasons with the Tigers ending in a national championship during the 1995-96 season. During that 34-0 season, Eck averaged 17.7 points and a team high 31.1 minutes per game. He connected on 109-out-of-235 three point shots for a 46.4 percent average. He scored 31 points in a game three times that season and broke the record for most three pointer in a game at nine versus McPherson College on February 14, 1996. Eck was named Most Valuable Player in the North Central Championships. He was named to the RMAC All-Tournament team and the all-RMAC first team.
Academic Accomplishments:
Busch Gross Award-1996. Dean's Honor Roll-Fall 1995, Spring 1996. Athletic Department Academic Excellence Award 1995 and 1996.
Civic Activities:
NCAA Champs/Lifeskills. Mentor, Washington Elementary School. Youth coach, Washington Elementary School.

Nominator Name: Tom Spicer
Position: Director of Athletics
School: Fort Hays State University