Pitt's Cook denied sixth season

http://post-gazette.com/pg/08233/905744-100.stm

Pitt senior basketball player Mike Cook has been denied a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA, the university announced. Cook had petitioned the NCAA for a medical redshirt after tearing the ACL in his left knee in a Dec. 20 game against Duke. The NCAA denied Cook on two earlier occasions this summer and his third and final appeal was rejected today.

While disappointing, this isn't surprising. And honestly, Cook was not playing well last year when he got hurt. Gilbert Brown should provide better play at the 3 spot this year. Leadership will be missed but I don't think this is devastating news for Pitt's season.