Sept. 24, 2009

A few days ago we posted an opportunity for you, our fans, to send Coach Casey and his wife, Susan, a message of congratulations for the Nell and John Wooden Award. Well, we've actually run out of room for one page, so this is a continuation of that page. For more on the award and to submit a message to Coach Casey, click here.

Coach Casey and Mrs. Casey,

Congratulations on winning this prestigious award.  You make everyone in Beaver Nation very proud.  You have set an example for all of us to follow.

Mark and Lori Holcom

Congratulations Pat and Susan, I could not think of a more deserving couple.  I hope the family is doing well, you will probably see Nathan on some of fall OSU practice days.  Congratulations again to you both.

All our best,

Bonnie, Dan and Nathan Lassen

Congrats on a great award!  It has been a thrill watching the team these last few years and I have become a baseball fanatic.  I even understand what many of those stats.  Susan your support for Pat and your family make this engine go!  We appreciate all the personal sacrifices you make, not to mention dealing with grumpy guys when, occasionally, they lose.  My niece went to St. Mary's for confirmation and really appreciated the inspirational comments from Pat; you made a positive impact on her life.  Thanks for staying and contributing to Corvallis. You contributions make this a more vibrant community.

Congrats Coach Casey & Susan! This is a tremendous honor that is well deserved!

You make the school proud.

Stuart P

Sometimes lost in the passion of sports are the realities of life and humanity.  You and Susan deserve this and every recognition you recieve for your ability to balance life and sports and excel in both.

Congratulations.

Doug Tindall

I am so glad you have gotten some recognition for the great job you have done coaching the Oregon State baseball team.  You have obviously managed to slowly build the program into one of the top programs in the nation, and even better you have done so the right way.

We really appreciate everything you have done and are proud to have you (and your wife!) here in Corvallis.

Brian

Thank you Coach Casey for always challenging Michael and helping him to where he is today.  Also, thank you Susan for all of your sacrifices.

Suzy Stutes

Congratulations, a special award for a special family. It's been a pleasure coming to the games and watching Baseball the way it's meant to be played.................GO BEAVS

Wayne Schade

Couldn't be prouder to have you both representing OSU, you two epitomize what it means to be a Beaver.  Thanks for all that you do!!

GO BEAVS!!!

Mike Collison

Congratulations to you both, wow what an honor. I would like to thank you Coach and your family for the best two years of baseball and also the friendship of the Beaver fans we met. You and the Beavers are a large part of our life. I will always be watching the club and their successes.

Cam and Karen Lennerton and the Moose

Hey, Pat and Susan congrats !!!!!!!!!! You two have always been great friends growing up. If anyone should get this award it's you two.  Take care and hope to see you all soon.

Denny Piper

It is a pleasure having outstanding people like you, Susan, and your entire staff, coach and mentor student athletes that are achieving great things. These achievements include competitive teams, with athletes of character and humble confidence. Classroom achievements and community service are also nurtured. OSU baseball is a class act!

Thank you from an appreciate Alumni and Beaver Believer!

Gary, Jen & Christian Epping

I am very pleased you guys won such a prestigious award. John Wooden always impressed me as a man. Coach Casey, you do, too. You turn young guys into better people. Character and persistence: two things many people seem to lack. You guys are great ambassadors as people. We are blessed to have you here.

Bill Holbert

Pat & Susan,

Heart-felt congratulations to you both.  Pat you are 100% class act, any student would be lucky to be coached by the like of you.  Susan, I sat by you and the other couches wife’s at the past UCLA series.  What a wonderful and supportive person you are.  Thank you, thank you for all you do.

Jim Langlois

Good things do come to good people. Great recognition to a coach and his spouse, OSU and our wonderful baseball program.

Glenn Klein

Congratulations on the award. You and your staff have done a great job and are making our baseball team and university proud of your ability as a recruiter, coach, teacher and leader. Oregon Atate is proud of the job and your performance and I feel like we will have more and better seasons thanks to you and you leadership. God bless and continue and we admire the job you are doing.

Doc Samuelis

It is nice to know that others recognize what we have all known about Pat and Susan Casey. This reward reflects exactly who they are. Congratulations to both of you and we are very lucky to have you as part of the OSU family.

Irva K. Neyhart