Anthony Cassar appreciation

[Conewago]

If anyone even remotely connected to Cassar in real life reads this, let him know he's one of my favorite wrestlers ever and I've enjoyed seeing a lot of them. For me, the peak was after Anthony won his national title last year and he basically gave a Stoic philosopher answer to a question. A reporter asked if he ever thought about transferring, and he replied that if he didn't start at Penn State, it was no one's fault but his own. Very, very few people have the mental maturity to believe that way and act accordingly.

This injury really sucks, and it sucks a lot of the fun out of 2020 for me, but I'm sure Anthony will do just fine as life goes along.

 

[nerfstate]

Ditto.

I’ll also miss that swag.

 

[86PSUPaul]

Anthony, thank you, you will be missed!

I hope you achieve your dreams!

 

[ga.lion]

If anyone even remotely connected to Cassar in real life reads this, let him know he's one of my favorite wrestlers ever and I've enjoyed seeing a lot of them. For me, the peak was after Anthony won his national title last year and he basically gave a Stoic philosopher answer to a question. A reporter asked if he ever thought about transferring, and he replied that if he didn't start at Penn State, it was no one's fault but his own. Very, very few people have the mental maturity to believe that way and act accordingly.

This injury really sucks, and it sucks a lot of the fun out of 2020 for me, but I'm sure Anthony will do just fine as life goes along.

There's a Gopher heavyweight that feels a little more confident with Anthony out. Anthony is a great young man who overcame many challenges to win the National Championship last year...here's to a speedy and full recovery so his dreams are realized............

 

[Haillions]

Anthony will do very well with his talent and attitude. Sure gave us a lot of thrills already. Very grateful!

 

[Annieat285]

He'll always be one of my favorite PSU wrestlers. Last March I wrote an article on him, an article which Anthony read and enjoyed enough to tell me so. I'm so honored to have watched Cassar wrestle and I know, whether it's on the mat or elsewhere, that he'll get everything he wants from life.

Here's a link to the article and a brief excerpt if anyone is interested.

"Anthony Cassar oozes confidence. It’s readily apparent when you watch him wrestle or listen to how he conducts himself during interviews. He has the utmost confidence in his abilities, and possesses the will necessary to execute when the chips are down. Such bravado has drawn criticism, but it’s a font of strength for the newly minted national champion, an element of his character that has been integral in his search for this crowning moment."

Link to the original thread on BWI: https://bwi.forums.rivals.com/threads/anthony-cassar-the-champ-is-here.235486/

Link to the article on wareheadlines: http://weareheadlines.com/?p=3936

 

[slushhead]

He'll always be one of my favorite PSU wrestlers. Last March I wrote an article on him, an article which Anthony read and enjoyed enough to tell me so. I'm so honored to have watched Cassar wrestle and I know, whether it's on the mat or elsewhere, that he'll get everything he wants from life.

Here's a link to the article and a brief excerpt if anyone is interested.

"Anthony Cassar oozes confidence. It’s readily apparent when you watch him wrestle or listen to how he conducts himself during interviews. He has the utmost confidence in his abilities, and possesses the will necessary to execute when the chips are down. Such bravado has drawn criticism, but it’s a font of strength for the newly minted national champion, an element of his character that has been integral in his search for this crowning moment."

Link to the original thread on BWI: https://bwi.forums.rivals.com/threads/anthony-cassar-the-champ-is-here.235486/

Link to the article on wareheadlines: http://weareheadlines.com/?p=3936

Damn, didn't realize you wrote an article on him. I was hoping to write one (a real one this time) this week. Maybe I'll do it anyway, as Cassar has certainly been a highlight for this wrestling fan the past year-plus.

 

[El-Jefe]

Somebody please check on @LemonPie

Poor guy hasn't been heard from since the news broke.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Somebody please check on @LemonPie

Poor guy hasn't been heard from since the news broke.

One of @LemonPie s classics....

 

[jammenz]

I thought that he had another year?

 

[nerfstate]

I thought that he had another year?

He does, but there is no indication he wants it.

 

[Annieat285]

Damn, didn't realize you wrote an article on him. I was hoping to write one (a real one this time) this week. Maybe I'll do it anyway, as Cassar has certainly been a highlight for this wrestling fan the past year-plus.

I have something brewing as well. I hope we don't step on each other's toes too much.

 

[RoarLions1]

Damn, didn't realize you wrote an article on him. I was hoping to write one (a real one this time) this week. Maybe I'll do it anyway, as Cassar has certainly been a highlight for this wrestling fan the past year-plus.

I have something brewing as well. I hope we don't step on each other's toes too much.

Write your articles, please (both of you). Fans will love them.

Speaking of such, there was a fabulous article on Anthony's journey written, I think, early last year. Can't find it, but will keep trying. Much to be added, for sure.

 

[El-Jefe]

I have something brewing as well. I hope we don't step on each other's toes too much.

Slush's article will get wider circulation, albeit without attribution on The Mat and HR.

 

[Gray52]

I wrote an article. Here it is.

Anthony Cassar was friggin awesome. The End.

 

[LemonPie]

Somebody please check on @LemonPie

Poor guy hasn't been heard from since the news broke.

Hard for me to even acknowledge it. Absolutely devastating. And to occur in a non-folkstyle event... so frustrating. But in honor of the most handsome wrestler in PSU history, I will be sporting toothpick until after NCAAs. We all have a little pretty boy swag in us.

Thank you, Champ

Im at least relieved we don't have to go the Hoopes/endless speculation route. I think Seth can surprise some people... even if he has those patented slow Nevills feet.

 

[Dogwelder]

... in honor of the most handsome wrestler in PSU history, I will be sporting toothpick until after NCAAs ... Thank you, Champ ...

Anthony and Kyle say:
“Gotta go, but if you ever need us just whistle loud and we'll be there.”

 

[danoftw]

I wrote an article. Here it is.

Anthony Cassar was friggin awesome. The End.

TLDR

 

[NoVaLion2]

TLDR

You left out the semi-colon.
To be on topic: I'm always reading these well after events. All the things I wanted to post about Anthony have mostly been said. I knew he was a great guy before he was a NC because I know he volunteered in previous summers at a camp that one of my son's former aides volunteered at as well. People that do stuff like that are worth their weight in gold.

 

[SRATH]

Great story of a man never giving up on his dreams. A man of faith. A man of fun. A man of friends. His crew celebrating with him at nationals has to be something few guys experience, even when they win a NC.

 

[funkisfun12]

I thought that he had another year?

He does! Rumor has it Anthony wants to finish up his career at Minnesota, which will probably put Gable in the portal.

 

[johnstownsteel]

I think Seth can surprise some people... even if he has those patented slow Nevills feet.

You are one of a kind Lemonpie..lol