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'This is obviously a big season for me': Bearcats safety Bryan Cook relishing opportunity

WEST HARRISON – When Bryan Cook first joined the University of Cincinnati football team, he was a recluse. Since he didn't know anyone, he often kept to himself, getting lost in the music playing through his headphones.

One day, after finishing a workout in the weight room, Cook was approached by teammate James Wiggins.

"I had my headphones on," Cook said. "I guess he asked me a question. He was like, 'How's the lift?' I said, 'It's cool.' I put my headphones back on and walked out. He was like, 'Nah, man, this dude is an a-hole.