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The Daily Nole — Dec. 11, 2016: Cook Finishes 10th for Heisman

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It’s the day of the big basketball game, Florida State fans as the FSU men’s hoops team looks to do what the football, volleyball and women’s basketball teams have all done recently and beat Florida. We’ll keep you posted on the latest in FSU athletics by updating the news and notes section throughout the day.

Lead Story

On Saturday night, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson became the first ACC player who wasn’t a Florida State quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy. With nearly 5,000 total yards and 51 touchdowns, Jackson was certainly deserving.

For Florida State, as disappointing as running back Dalvin Cook not getting an invite to New York City for the ceremony was, his finish may have been even more disappointing. Cook finished tied for 10th for the Heisman Trophy with San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey.

That’s actually three spots lower than Cook finished a season ago as a sophomore. When you compare the resumes, it’s hard to believe Cook didn’t finish in the top 5 — maybe even in the top 3.

Between the Lines

FSU men’s tennis continued to host the Tallahassee Futures Tournament. Thanks to 17 points from Brittany Brown and 15 each from Shakayla Thomas and Ivey Slaughter, the FSU women’s hoops team beat UAB, 93-47.

On the Agenda

The FSU men’s tennis team wraps up the Tallahassee Futures Tournament. The FSU men’s basketball team will host rival and No. 21 Florida at 4 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPNU.

News and Notes

5-star FSU cornerback commitment Stanford Samuels III said his sole focus now is recruiting other prospects for the Seminoles.

FSU basketball held off a late Florida fury to win a third straight over the Gators, 83-78.

FSU defensive end Brian Burns was named a Freshman All-American by USA Today.

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Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson

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