BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State senior linebacker Noel Cook is one of 83 nominees nationally for the Burlsworth Trophy, which goes to the outstanding FBS player who began his career as a walk-on and has shown outstanding performance on the field.
Cook, who enrolled early at App State as an invited walk-on, ranks third on the Mountaineers this season with 52 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He led the team with eight tackles against ULM on Oct. 19 and shared the team lead with seven stops at South Alabama a week later.