Georgia running back James Cook tragically lost his father earlier this week. On Tuesday, Cook’s father, who is also named James, unexpectedly passed away due to complications with diabetes.
Cook’s dad, also father to Minnesota Vikings’ running back Dalvin Cook, was only 46. Georgia Bulldogs players are playing with a heavy heart for one of their teammates today.
Dalvin Cook and James Cook both flew home to Miami to be with family. Dalvin Cook is missing his final NFL game of the regular season against the Detroit Lions. James Cook is missing the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, but he is not forgotten.
Georgia football running back coach Dell McGee showed James Cook that he’s thinking of him by wearing his jersey for the Peach Bowl:
Georgia RB coach Dell McGee honoring James Cook by wearing his uniform 🙏
Cook's father passed away earlier this week. pic.twitter.com/xDQnyLPGyn
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 1, 2021
Cook leads all Georgia running backs with a 6.7 yards per carry rushing average and has five touchdowns. He’s additionally Georgia’s best receiving back.
Our prayers and condolences are with the Cook family.
