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Reuben Eckels (Football, 1980-83)One of the top pass catchers in Wichita State history .
He finished his career as the Shockersą all-time leader in reception yardage with 2,068 while ranking second in catches with 123 .
A four-year starter, he caught a school-record 11 touchdown passes .
He ranks prominently in several game records as well .
His 170 receiving yards against Indiana State in 1983 ranks fourth on the Shocker game list .
He totaled 651 yards receiving in 1982, the fourth-best mark for a Shocker .
He was a key performer in WSU's 13-10 upset of Kansas in 1982, catching six passes for 87 yards including a 33-yarder on the game-winning touchdown drive .
He also was an outstanding kick returner, averaging 18.5 yards on kickoff returns for his career .
He was named the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Year as a freshman in 1980 and was tabbed an all-conference performer every season of his career, including first-team accolades in 1982 and '83.
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