Cory Eikmeier

Dodge

Class of

2019

Biography

From 1993 to 1996, Cory led The Pirates to 3 state titles and in the process, established one of the most prolific rushing careers in the history of Nebraska Eight Man Football. Alongside Hall of Fame Coach Gordon Pilmore, he helped build the original foundation of the Dodge Football Dynasty of the 1990’s. Cory rewrote the state’s history books while leading the Pirates to the 1994, 1995, and 1996 State Titles. He set national records with 1,021 points in a career, 448 points in a season, 68 touchdowns in a season, and 41 career 100- yard games (22 consecutive). In his senior season, he rushed for 2,965 yards on his way to setting the all-time state record for career yards with 8,763. Cory received 1st Team All-Cornhusker Conference honors 3 times, was named 1st Team All-State 3 times, and was also selected to play in both The Shrine Bowl and The 1997 Eight-Man All Star Game—where he was named that game’s most valuable offensive player. He later finished his playing career at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The NEMFCA is honored to welcome him into the Eight Man Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019.