Sammy Sasso Era Over

[Kov88]

Heard Sasso was supposed to battle cannon for the 57’ spot but bowed out for the best of the team

[Tyler]

Amazing what he did this year. Hate to see it end like this for him

[Elevator]

Tip of the cap to Sammy for the courage and toughness in coming back and competing this season.  Wish him the best in whatever comes next. 

[Greenwave]

Class act, this young man will do well.

[ionel]

10 minutes ago, Greenwave said:

Class act, this young man will do well.

^^^ this ^^^

[Husker U]

What a sad situation and I hate this for Sammy.  Those punks that shot him, took away so much from this great young man.  Good luck with your future and I hope it still involves the sport of wrestling.  

[Ohio Elite]

 

[Rassling2]

The fact that he even came back after that is incredible. Pennsylvania wrestling fans and elsewhere are proud of Sammy Sasso. 

[Paul158]

What an incredible story. What courage and strength it took to overcome such a terrible injury from a gunshot. I hope Ohio State comes up with a Sammy Sosso Most Courageous Award. To be given out each year to a deserving wrestler.

[RandolphTJones]

I hope Sammy sticks around Columbus after graduation to help the team and maybe even do some motivational speaking engagements. 

[wrestle87]

1 hour ago, Paul158 said:

What an incredible story. What courage and strength it took to overcome such a terrible injury from a gunshot. I hope Ohio State comes up with a Sammy Sosso Most Courageous Award. To be given out each year to a deserving wrestler.

The fact that he came back and got wins is amazing.  It's cliche to say "truly inspirational", but it really really is that he was able to accomplish that.

[1032004]

Best of luck to him.  Kinda crazy that a guy that came back from getting shot is passing the torch to a guy that came back from having cancer

[strange_daze]

A testament to the human spirit. Respect.

[Dark Energy]

Very impressive and a testament to his character and will power … as well as his support network … for him to come back so far.

I am curious, what the heck did happen shooting wise?  Was there ever a full accounting for what happened?  Any good thorough write up?

[Paul158]

4 hours ago, 1032004 said:

Best of luck to him.  Kinda crazy that a guy that came back from getting shot is passing the torch to a guy that came back from having cancer

So, my vote would be for Cannon (pretty sure that's his name) if they start the Sammy Sosa Most Courageous Award this year.

[Paul158]

3 hours ago, Dark Energy said:

Very impressive and a testament to his character and will power … as well as his support network … for him to come back so far.

I am curious, what the heck did happen shooting wise?  Was there ever a full accounting for what happened?  Any good thorough write up?

Reddit r/sports has an article on the shooting. Pair of teenagers arrested

[Scouts Honor]

i never liked sasso... respected his ability...

but this has been incredible

huge respect

[AgaveMaria]

So when Hollywood makes a movie of this he will have been a secret Human Smuggling kingpin specializing in Ukrainian girls while Ohio State had the program cut for a decade  & Sasso used the profits to bring back the program?

 

[Hammerlock3]

13 minutes ago, AgaveMaria said:

So when Hollywood makes a movie of this he will have been a secret Human Smuggling kingpin specializing in Ukrainian girls while Ohio State had the program cut for a decade  & Sasso used the profits to bring back the program?

 

well speaking of, has anyone heard any alternative stories to the carjacking one....

[AgaveMaria]

Was a backhand comment on the Robles movie. No need for the fiction needed. What he did was more than impressive.

Just like HOOSIERS - the assistant coach took over &  the kids won it all. No Norman Dale. No drunk father assistant coach.

Reality is all that is needed. Sasso included.