Ask Cael: Just wanted to say welcome to the PSU community/family.

Story Published Friday, April 24th, 2009

question: Just wanted to say welcome to the PSU community/family. As a Penn State graduate and employee, my first reaction to the announcement of your joining us was an appropriate hurt for ISU. There is no doubt you are one of their most beloved national treasures. Hopefully in some small way they will consider us a part of their extended family now rather than an adversary. There is no question that I now feel an affinity for and a connection to ISU that did not previously exist. Should also mention that I was impressed that through prayer you felt led to come to PSU. To think that the Creator of the Universe would have a hand in directing the likes of Cael Sanderson to join our community has humbled me more than any other element of the recent events. Would be remiss not to mention that my brother (who now lives in New Jersey) and I have talked more in the last couple of days than we have in the last couple months. So much excitement about your coming to PSU. So, Coach, it is with great humility that I would like to join the many others who have welcomed you here. I am nobody of significance just a fan and admirer for the tremendous values and accomplishments you bring to the wrestling and sporting world. Win, lose, or draw, Cael, may God richly bless you and your family as you join the Penn State community and in whatever you put your hand to do.

David, thank you for the note. It means a lot. As difficult of a decision as it was all the way to the end , I knew it was the right thing for me and my family to do.

Coach Cunningham and I just returned from State College last night. We spent the earlier part of the week on campus, staying in the Nittony Lion Inn right across the street from the wrestling room and offices. It is a beautiful campus. There are plenty of great places to eat. Coach Anspach advised us to try out Canyon Pizza. It was delicious and maybe the first large pizza that Cunningham and I havnt been able to finish. We will train appropriately and give it another shot soon. Losing to a pizza is unacceptable. I’m looking forward to getting my family to State College. Thank you for the support.

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