BREAKING NEWS (for real): SMU QB Kyle Padron...

[clawman1]

Any idea when the final word will come in as to the medical R/S? If he does not receive that benefit, would the Eagles still want him? No doubt he will be a great addition to the team for two years but only one ???

 

[EWURanger]

Any idea when the final word will come in as to the medical R/S? If he does not receive that benefit, would the Eagles still want him? No doubt he will be a great addition to the team for two years but only one ???

Not sure what the deal is with this. My guess is he's alreay been granted the medical RS, or is in the process of being granted it, because I think a player needs two years o eligibility to be anle to transfer. He is definitely eligible for it based off of his bein injured most of this year.

 

[HannahO]

I'm sure this will get a bigger response once the official release comes out ... I didn't pay any attention to this topic after the original "gotcha" and only came back to it after reading about it over on cs.com. Too bad he won't be here for spring ball but good news, no doubt! :clap:

 

[Obzerver]

Did BLM come in the spring before? That sure would seem to be a huge plus for a QB...Sure he could get the playbook down but working with the WR's would really speed things along...could be a real battle for the starting job that may not be decided by the 1st game.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Did BLM come in the spring before? That sure would seem to be a huge plus for a QB...Sure he could get the playbook down but working with the WR's would really speed things along...could be a real battle for the starting job that may not be decided by the 1st game.

Yeah, BLM was here for spring ball.

After more searching and reading, I'm would venture that KP's injury status played a part in his decision to finish out the quarter and miss spring ball.

http://www.ponyfans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=787529" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

-His back is feeling better. Contrary to some speculation, he was at practice a couple of times during the week before players went home for the holiday .... he just didn't participate in practice, watching from the sideline in sweats. He said he the plan with his back involves a program of rest and rehabilitation, in an effort to negate the need for surgery.

-Padron will undergo surgery Wednesday (Dec. 28) morning to repair the torn joint capsule he suffered in the Mustangs' 2010 game at East Carolina. The injury bothered him through the end of last season, limiting his mobility somewhat. The injury was diagnosed late enough that he didn't undergo surgery, for fear that he might not be ready for the 2011 season, choosing instead to have the ankle wrapped and endure the pain throughout the season. When J.J. McDermott was promoted to the starting lineup, Padron kept practicing and working out, in case he was put back in the lineup. Only after the back injury officially ended his season was the ankle surgery scheduled. Padron received no strict timetable for his recovery, meaning his status for spring workouts remains up in the air. But he said he fully anticipates being ready to play for the Ponies in 2012.

The back injury mentioned... he herniated a disc while lifting. That's the one I'm more concerned about. Back problems tend to be recurring, so hopefully he takes the time he needs and puts in the work to get it healed properly.

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[EWURanger]

Yep. I'd rather see him sit out the spring and get healthy enough to do some summer work-outs/7-7 stuff. He'll also have the summer to learn the playbook, but IMO his number one priority is probably the rehab. If he can go into fall camp near 100% that'd be a great thing.

Vitto will be the #1 going into spring ball but I am sure there will be good competition in the fall.

 

[eaglesfootball]

Did BLM come in the spring before? That sure would seem to be a huge plus for a QB...Sure he could get the playbook down but working with the WR's would really speed things along...could be a real battle for the starting job that may not be decided by the 1st game.

you dont remember the "great Qb debate" of 2010?? We had like 7 qb's competing in spring camp.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Vernon Adams may not have the full arsenal yet, but I'd expect him to at least play next year. From what I hear, the coaching staff is absolutely tickled with his progress. Maybe he isn't the starter, but he's enough of an offensive weapon that he'll be involved.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Vernon Adams may not have the full arsenal yet, but I'd expect him to at least play next year. From what I hear, the coaching staff is absolutely tickled with his progress. Maybe he isn't the starter, but he's enough of an offensive weapon that he'll be involved.

I wouldn't disagree with that at all. I'm excited to see him play as well. Would love to see him in the Wildcat with Padron. :nod:

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

 

[clawman1]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

I'm wondering if he isn't "in" until a decision comes down about the redshirt year. Don't know if they want a 1 year drop down QB

 

[EWURanger]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

I'm wondering if he isn't "in" until a decision comes down about the redshirt year. Don't know if they want a 1 year drop down QB

Pretty sure he can't transfer without two years of eligibility as per the "Swogger" rule. And yeah, I have been wonderin why nothing's been announced yet......

 

[clawman1]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

I'm wondering if he isn't "in" until a decision comes down about the redshirt year. Don't know if they want a 1 year drop down QB

Pretty sure he can't transfer without two years of eligibility as per the "Swogger" rule. And yeah, I have been wonderin why nothing's been announced yet......

You're right so I guess I don't know what I'm talking about

 

[EdubAlum]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7662796/ex-smu-mustangs-kyle-padron-going-eastern-washington-eagles" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7662796/ex-smu-mustangs-kyle-padron-going-eastern-washington-eagles

:clap: :clap: :clap:

I would assume with that, EWU's press release should be following shortly.

...and the guys they have coming back, especially at WR are very intriguing.

"The coaches and their motivation to compete and be the best was the biggest thing for me though, because they want to win a conference/national championship as bad as I do."

That's exactly what I figured would sell him the most, especially the latter part. I think Baldwin and company are a huge part in why we've gotten so much out of the players we have in the system. We need to keep them around as long as we can. :nod:

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://www.smudailycampus.com/sports/padron-to-leave-smu-1.2814469#.T1m7F4Ege9Q" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Padron decided to transfer a few weeks after the season because he wanted a change of scenery and has decided on Eastern Washington, the same school that former SMU quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell transferred to and won the 2010 national championship.

"It's going to be different. It's a quiet town. It's strictly football and school," Padron said about his new school where he will enroll in the fall.

"I'm a Dallas kid so it will be nice to get out of my comfort zone," Padron said of his new opportunity.
He's excited about learning from two coaches that have great track records with quarterbacks: Head Coach Beau Baldwin, who coached Jon Kitna and then coached Eastern Washington's quarterback coach Zak Hill at Central Washington.

"Their system has more control at the line. Identifying the Mike linebacker, adjusting protections and changing the play at the line are some of the new responsibilities I'll have," Padron said of his new offense.

Padron is focused on being a better overall quarterback and hopes to take what he has learned from the run and shoot to help coordinate with the EWU offense and coaching staff. His ultimate goal is to get a chance in the NFL before concluding his foot career in Washington.
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He was one of the leaders on the team and continued to be humble even after he lost his starting role. Quarterback's coach Dan Morrison remembered one story of just how humble Padron is.

"He didn't tell anyone about him being named ‘One of the Players to Watch' in 2010 by the Columbus Touchdown Club after the Hawaii Bowl win. We found out shortly before the awards banquet because he did not tell anyone in the football offices about it," Morrison said.

Padron's quiet demeanor will serve him well as he moves on to Eastern Washington and his new home.

His leadership skills and his endless preparation for games will be one of the reasons why his transition to a new offense and school will go relatively smooth for him.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

EWU officials could not comment on the story because NCAA rules prohibit the school from announcing transfers until they are admitted to the school.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/mar/08/another-smu-quarterback-transferring-ewu/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kind of what I figured, after reading a post on CS about 3 transfers to UD that aren't going to be announced until June.

 

[clawman1]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

I'm wondering if he isn't "in" until a decision comes down about the redshirt year. Don't know if they want a 1 year drop down QB

Pretty sure he can't transfer without two years of eligibility as per the "Swogger" rule. And yeah, I have been wonderin why nothing's been announced yet......

Upon further investigation he does have 2 years of eligilability to be on the team but only 1 year to play.
Kyle graduated HS in spring 2009, He played @ SMU in 2009 and 2010 and was injured in 2011. 2012 will be his Sr year to play unless the Big Sky agrees to consider his 2011 year as his RS due to the injury. If he is accepted in school and only plays 1 year we may be stuck paying for 2 years of school. Maybe that is not all bad though. BML took the Eagles to the NC in his first year on the team. The worst case scenario would would give our young QB's one more year to learn and develop and we will be very competitive in 2012.

 

[CCCSportsFan]

nm

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I wonder why the AD hasn't announced it yet? Hope that's not cause for concern.

I'm wondering if he isn't "in" until a decision comes down about the redshirt year. Don't know if they want a 1 year drop down QB

Pretty sure he can't transfer without two years of eligibility as per the "Swogger" rule. And yeah, I have been wonderin why nothing's been announced yet......

Upon further investigation he does have 2 years of eligilability to be on the team but only 1 year to play.
Kyle graduated HS in spring 2009, He played @ SMU in 2009 and 2010 and was injured in 2011. 2012 will be his Sr year to play unless the Big Sky agrees to consider his 2011 year as his RS due to the injury. If he is accepted in school and only plays 1 year we may be stuck paying for 2 years of school. Maybe that is not all bad though. BML took the Eagles to the NC in his first year on the team. The worst case scenario would would give our young QB's one more year to learn and develop and we will be very competitive in 2012.

I'm almost certain he two years of playing eligibility left, because of the injury last year.