There had been some speculation that Steven Cook might be granted another year of eligibility by the NCAA due to several extenuating circumstances. We have learned that his appeal was denied by the NCAA.Originally enrolled at the Air Force Academy (see how I stay on message by bringing up Eric Ehn's Hobey Baker Campaign, while doing a story about a DU hockey player) in 2002, Cook appeared in 33 games. He was named Air Force's Rookie of the Year.
After his Freshman season, he transferred to DU and also sat out the 2004-05 season with a shoulder injury. After not playing competitive hockey for two seasons he appeared in 30 games in 2005-06 and 38 games this past season.
On the ice, he will always be remembered for his courageous play and his huge goal his Junior year that tied the game against the Gophers late in the Third period.
As a student, Cook was on the Academic Dean's list at Air Force and twice was honored on the WCHA All-Academic team at DU. He has recently taken the LSAT and hopes to attend law school.
4 comments:
Although trying to balance hockey with the 1st year of law school would probably be a nightmare, it would have been great to have Cook back. Always played hard, finished his checks, good on the PK, and a leader. I always liked his game.
What a warrior he was for DU.
the law school wouldnt accept him if they knew he was goign to try to play hockey too. we aren't even allowed to have part time jobs as a first year, and if they knew he was gonna try that they'd just flat out deny his app.
I disagree that DU law would not accept him if he played unless things have changed that drastically since I attended DU law school 20 years ago. It would not be a wise decision for him to play D1 ice hockey and attempt to keep up with the course load of a 1st year student because he would run himself ragged. Having said that, there were plenty of use who were night students that held jobs during the day and raised families while attending law school. It is very difficult but not impossible. Not allowed to have part time jobs??? Interesting (what happened to clerking during the 1st year)?
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