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  • August 25, 2015 at 5:52 pm #29291
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    Bud Sasser hired by Rams after he was unable to pass physical due to heart problem

    Nick Wagoner
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    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13510864/st-louis-rams-hire-draft-pick-bud-sasser-was-cut-due-failed-physical

    EARTH CITY, Mo. — Bud Sasser will be a member of the St. Louis Rams organization after all.

    The Rams announced Tuesday that they’ve hired their 2015 sixth-round pick — but not for the job they originally selected him for in May. The former wide receiver, who was unable to pass a physical to play because of a pre-existing heart condition, has taken a job as the team’s new external football affairs coordinator.

    In his new role, Sasser will work with alumni, youth football and other aspects of community outreach. He visited with the team early in training camp to learn about possible job opportunities before the team made his addition official Tuesday afternoon.

    Sasser played at Missouri, where he had 77 catches for 1,003 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2014.

    Despite Sasser’s inability to get clearance to play, the team signed him to a contract that paid him a signing bonus of more than $113,000 before releasing him with the non-football related illness designation

    August 26, 2015 at 12:26 am #29307
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    http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/ram-notes-gurley-feels-good-about-practice-debut/article_d2bae86b-6ba4-5267-91bc-f7d732eeafcf.html

    SASSER REJOINS RAMS

    Bud Sasser was drafted by the Rams in the sixth round of the NFL draft, but the former University of Missouri standout receiver was unable to pass a physical to play due to a pre-existing heart condition. Before waiving Sasser, the Rams signed him to a rookie contract that included a $113,737 bonus and offered him a job within the organization.Tuesday, Sasser was hired as the new external football affairs coordinator. As part of the community outreach program, Sasser will work primarily with alumni relations and youth football efforts.“The first time (the Rams approached me about the job) was not too long after they told me that I was going to be released. At that point, it wasn’t the exact thing I wanted to hear,” said Sasser, who caught 77 passes for 1,003 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior at Mizzou. “But once I came to my senses, I realized what a great opportunity it was.”

    Sasser said that seeing his dream of playing in the NFL derailed by his medical condition, “was a little hard at first, but I’m a blessed individual to be here today. Prayer got me through it, for sure. My family and everybody who’s just really close to me. … All I can do is take it day by day and enjoy the fact that I’m still here and able to be around the game I love.”

    Fisher said the Rams are excited to have Sasser in the organization.

    “It was difficult situation that we were dealing with,” he said. “He’s an outstanding young man that obviously had something that was clearly out of his control, and I think he realizes this is the best thing for him from a future standpoint so we’re glad to have him on board.”

    Sasser is one of seven new hires announced by the Rams Tuesday. The others: Preston Black (business intelligence coordinator), Vitto Gonella (scouting assistant), Rebecca Lally (football information analyst), Michael Pierce (scouting assistant), Matt Segal (website coordinator) and Erica Sherman (player involvement and community outreach coordinator).

    August 26, 2015 at 6:37 am #29310
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    I guess the Assistant To The Traveling Secretary position was no longer open. Just as well, I hear Mr. Wilhelm can be difficult to work for.

    August 26, 2015 at 7:31 am #29311
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    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

    August 26, 2015 at 7:40 am #29312
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    “…Sasser is one of seven new hires announced by the Rams Tuesday. The others: Preston Black (business intelligence coordinator), Vitto Gonella (scouting assistant), Rebecca Lally (football information analyst), Michael Pierce (scouting assistant), Matt Segal (website coordinator) and Erica Sherman (player involvement and community outreach coordinator).”

    Vitto Gonella?

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