Bowling Green State University Athletics
Eyink Brothers Furnish Help To Men's Basketball Program
June 15, 2006 | Men's Basketball
June 15, 2006
Bowling Green, Ohio - When BGSU men's basketball coach Dan Dakich signed Cory Eyink to a national letter of intent in November of 2000, he probably didn't realize just how big a commitment he had received. What made it so big is that every home game and most road contests, Eyink's family, which numbered anywhere from 10-15 relatives clad in orange t-shirts with the #43 on them, stood firmly behind the Falcons through thick and thin and provided undying support and loyalty to Cory's teammates and coaches during his days as a Falcons.
"Cory is truly blessed with the support of his family," said Dakich. " Don and Mary (Cory's parents) and the entire Eyink family are an example of how a family should be with the way they share their experiences on a daily basis."
Cory and his older brother, Eric, also are providing the program with a gift of custom furniture for the men's basketball offices. The offices, which are now located on the second floor of Anderson Arena and were formerly the home of the athletic department's student-athlete services area, give the coaches significantly more space to manage the day-to-day activities of a Division I program. They include separate offices for each full-time staff member, a reception area, a meeting room, and a video room.
"Before we made this move, we had three coaches on one floor and another upstairs," said Dakich. "Thanks to the generosity of individuals like Bob Sebo and John Harbal (BGSU Trustees) and the Eyinks, we are redecorating and making the best use of the space we now have."
For all involved, the goal is to get more to come forward and help BGSU flourish for years to come.
"I think it is very important that each of our programs have the opportunity to put their best foot forward and this area is where recruits and their parents get their first impression of BGSU," said Sebo.
"Having an environment that is modern and functional is essential to our success and I gladly have offered my support to this project," added Harbal. "The more people we can get behind this the better."
Cory Eyink, the youngest of five children and a native of Maria Stein, Ohio, had quite an impact on the Falcons from 2001-2005. He played in 112 games during his career and was a member of the MAC honor roll, a team captain and co-winner of the Earl Rupright Spirit Award given to the team's most inspirational player.
"I wouldn't trade my experience with the Falcons and Coach Dakich for anything in the world," said Eyink. "I talk to him every couple of weeks and he is always there for me. I loved getting the opportunity to come back and see the team play last year and its something I hope to do each coming season."
Eric Eyink, who owns Innovative Office Solutions in Maria Stein, is no stranger to helping the BGSU program. Three years ago, he installed a custom leather couch with the Falcon logo embroidered on it for the players to enjoy in their locker room. Eric's company provides custom office designs and equipment.
"When you get one Eyink you get the whole family," said Cory. "We are glad to help out Coach Dakich and the staff. What they gave me for four years, I could never repay."
For now, Eyink is adjusting to his first summer as a full-time member of the working world. He currently is a sales representative for OKI Systems in Cincinnati.
"I really enjoy the situation I am in," said Eyink.
