Scott Shanle
St. Edward
Class of
2020-2021
Biography
Scott is one of the most decorated athletes to ever play Nebraska 8-Man Football. During his prep career, he played both running back & linebacker and was responsible for over 4,500 rushing yards and 90 TD’s. He also led the Beavers to three state playoff appearances and a 39-3 record in his final three seasons for legendary coach Rich Lemburg. During that span, Scott was selected All-Conference three times, 1st Team All-State twice, and was honored as the 1997 8-Man Player of the Year. He was also selected to play in both the 1998 Eight Man All-Star Game and the Nebraska Shrine Bowl. Scott went on to a stellar career as a linebacker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers famed “Blackshirt” Defense. He set position records for pass breakups in a game and in a season and was honored as a 2-time All-Big 12 Conference selection. He was later drafted to the NFL and played 10 seasons for the St. Louis Rams, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. While with the Saints, Scott was named the 2008 Defensive MVP and finished as the franchises’ 8th all-time leader in career tackles. He was a key contributor in helping the Saints defeat Peyton Manning’s Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV (44) to win the 2010 World Championship. The NEMFCA is honored to now welcome him into the Eight Man Hall of Fame Class of 2020-21.