Cassel in the Community

November 01, 2011 | USC Ripsit Blog

Cassel in the Community

By Jordan Moore on November 2, 2011 1:39 PM | 1 Comment

ESPN featured Kansas City Chiefs QB Matt Cassel who is selflessly working with Joplin High School tornado victims to repair the community and inspire the football team.

Cassel has a unique connection with the kids of Joplin since he lost his home as a youngster during the Northridge earthquake in 1994 and then went on to lead the town to the Little League World Series.

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