2011: Saw action in all 11 games for the Crusaders at running back ... finished second on the team with 127 yards rushing on 34 carries ... had a season-high nine rushes for 40 yards, including a season-long run of 13 yards at Drake (Oct. 22) ... caught a 14-yard touchdown pass at Duquesne on Sept. 17 ... had 11 receptions for 143 yards on the season ... first collegiate catch was a season-long 63-yard grab at Youngstown State (Sept. 10) ... had a season-high four receptions at Butler on Oct. 15 ... named team’s Offensive Player of the Week for the Youngstown State game.

2010 (SDSU): Sat out the season as a redshirt for the Jackrabbits ... selected as team’s Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Year ... named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... averaged 8.6 yards per carry as a senior and 6.3 yards per rush as a junior ... had 19 receptions for 235 yards as a junior and made eight grabs as a senior ... also returned punts ... team captain.

Personal: Dale is the son of Dale and Tammy Cook ... major is sociology ... born May 30, 1992.