cassel is solid and dependable for the first 10-15 seconds of any interview. he's calm, informed, and can respond to those early questions like a true veteran and leader. you know what you're going to get in the early part of any interview with him -- there aren't many surprises. nothing super exciting, but not outright horrible.
beyond the first 10-15 seconds though, things get a little shaky. he doesn't really have the stamina or ability to handle the later questions in interviews. his answers aren't horrible, they just leave you wanting more. there's so much more that could come from the interview, but he doesn't have the innate ability to deliver. his answers are choppy, unpredictable, uninteresting. he stutters and stammers, repeats himself incoherently, makes obvious mistakes.
by the end of the first minute, you're praying for someone more dynamic to step in, take over the interview and deliver a little excitement to the proceedings.