Football:
- On Thursday night, Dalvin Cook lost out on yet another distinction as Texas’ D’Onta Foreman won the Doak Walker Award. The award is given annually to the nation’s top running back. In 2016, Cook had 1,620 rushing yards with a six-yard per carry average to go along with 426 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns. Foreman ran for 2,028 yards with a 6.3 yard average and 15 total touchdowns. Cook also played against seven defenses in the top-50 compared to Foreman’s one. Should Cook have won the award, or did the voters get it right?
- Earlier this week, Cook was also not named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, another questionable decision.
- USA Today released its 2016 All-America teams with RB Dalvin Cook, DE DeMarcus Walker and OL Rod Johnson all making the first-team. Were any ‘Noles left out?
Who's the best corner in the ACC? It's a long list of contenders. Here are some of the key numbers... pic.twitter.com/tg3lzjxqOq
— David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) December 8, 2016
ACC coaches chose UL Lamar Jackson player of year; Ben Boulware & DeMarcus Walker co-defensive players of year; Justin Fuente coach of year
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) December 8, 2016
- On ESPN’s ranking of the top-10 ACC football games this season, Florida State was involved in four of those matches.
Walter Camp All-America Team pic.twitter.com/BLH5ZQdBy2
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) December 9, 2016
Recruiting:
- On Thursday, Florida State lost a commitment from four-star DB Daniel Wright. The blue-chip from Boyd Anderson high school in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida flipped his commitment to Alabama.
#Rolltide pic.twitter.com/e3uScumCgT
— Daniel Wright (@_Wright3470) December 8, 2016
Other Sports:
- Florida State Women’s Basketball got a home victory over the Florida Gators on Thursday evening, controlling the entire game.
- Immediately after the Women secured a win, the Men’s Basketball team got a victory over Nicholls State, blowing out the Colonels 118-63. They will get a shot at UF on Sunday at 4 PM from the Tucker Center.
- On Friday, Florida State Women’s Volleyball, fresh off a comeback win over those Gators, will play at 4:30 PM from Madison, Wisconsin in the Sweet Sixteen. The winner between the ‘Noles and Stanford Cardinals will go onto the NCAA Elite Eight. You can watch the match on ESPN3.