Chadron State College Athletics

Hoffman was hard-nosed player who was a running back his first two years at CSC, but really blossomed after he was moved to linebacker. He set a school record for most tackles in 1980 with 147 and also reached triple digits the following season. He was first-team NAIA District 11 both years, and was a starter on the CSC basketball team one year.
The Eagles’ coach his final two years, Jerry Welch, said Hoffman “throws his body around like he’s got another one at home.” His brother, Ron, who played fullback and was a placekicker for the Eagles, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. They are from Stuart. Ray is a general contractor at Boulder City, Nev.