Before the season started, Miami Central head coach Roland Smith advocated his teams defense as being the strong point of this years team. It’s no question he was right as the Rockets have not allowed an opponent to score more than 21 points this season.
2016 Miami Central safety Jamel Cook is a instrumental part of the defense as he is apart of a talented secondary.
“We work so well together because at the end of every practice we do extra stuff about what the opponents do. As DB’s we know the ball is gonna come out quick because the D-line is getting pressure and the receivers don’t have time to rung long routes. We call ourselves the ‘Book Squad’ because as DB’s we have 12 total interceptions on the season.”
Cook models his game after two different players: Antonio Cromartie and Richard Sherman.
“They’re both tall and long ranged DB’s. They both match up with the big time receivers and I like to stick the best receiver on the field.”
The 6’3 200 pound safety holds offers from FAU, Louisville, Miami and USF, but it the Hurricanes are the team to beat at the moment.
“UM is on top. I like their DB’s and the way they swarm to the ball. They’re just showing me the most love; they wish me good luck every game and they want me to come out for the UM FSU game this Saturday which I will be there.”
The other school that attracts interest from the stand out safety from Central is USF and his connection with former Rockets cornerback Deatrick Nichols
“I watch their DB’s and I also used to play with Deatrick Nichols. He told me he likes it up there and the DB coach is a good coach.”
When it comes to a decision, sports medicine will play a huge part in finding which school is right for Cook.
“I want to see how their sports medicine program is and the atmosphere around the school, the people, the teachers. Especially on the field the coaches will play a big part as well.”
2016 Miami Central safety Jamel Cook is a instrumental part of the defense as he is apart of a talented secondary.
“We work so well together because at the end of every practice we do extra stuff about what the opponents do. As DB’s we know the ball is gonna come out quick because the D-line is getting pressure and the receivers don’t have time to rung long routes. We call ourselves the ‘Book Squad’ because as DB’s we have 12 total interceptions on the season.”
Cook models his game after two different players: Antonio Cromartie and Richard Sherman.
“They’re both tall and long ranged DB’s. They both match up with the big time receivers and I like to stick the best receiver on the field.”
The 6’3 200 pound safety holds offers from FAU, Louisville, Miami and USF, but it the Hurricanes are the team to beat at the moment.
“UM is on top. I like their DB’s and the way they swarm to the ball. They’re just showing me the most love; they wish me good luck every game and they want me to come out for the UM FSU game this Saturday which I will be there.”
The other school that attracts interest from the stand out safety from Central is USF and his connection with former Rockets cornerback Deatrick Nichols
“I watch their DB’s and I also used to play with Deatrick Nichols. He told me he likes it up there and the DB coach is a good coach.”
When it comes to a decision, sports medicine will play a huge part in finding which school is right for Cook.
“I want to see how their sports medicine program is and the atmosphere around the school, the people, the teachers. Especially on the field the coaches will play a big part as well.”
