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Freshman quarterback Stephen Kaiser's college career got off to a rocky start, to say the least. The highly touted passer had his second bout with mononucleosis in less than a year during the Mustangs' preseason workouts, which set him back on the football field and in the classroom. Kaiser visited with PonyFans.com to discuss the effects of the illness, how he got through his freshman season and what he sees as the key to returning to his previous performance level.

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Excellent article. Many of us have wondered exactly what was happening with this kid. I think we were initially aware of the mono situation; however, information after the initial awareness just seemed to disappear until now. Hope he gets his strength back and can get some decent reps. in the spring.

Can this qualify for a medical redshirt and keep his regular redshirt option for this year?

I had no idea the effects of mono could last so long.
Feel better, Stephen

sail420s wrote:Can this qualify for a medical redshirt and keep his regular redshirt option for this year?

The medical hardship cannot be claimed until the eligibility is exhausted I do not believe. Right now in is a redshirt. It could come into play later ala Case Keenum.

Big Easy Pony wrote:I had no idea the effects of mono could last so long.
Feel better, Stephen

From reading the article it sounds more like he had stereo rather than mono.

Very nice, mrydel!

sail420 - in order to get a "medical redshirt" you need to miss two seasons with injury - then you have to apply after your senior year for the "hardship"

get well

Here is a wish for Stephen Kaiser, as well as the other QBs to be well this fall, if not be Spring Practice. I'm looking forward to seeing competition and not injury or illness deciding who gets on the field.

I'm pulling for Kaiser, like I am for all Mustangs.
Get healthy!

Thanks PP for all the top-notch stories on the three QBs various injuries/ailments.
I hope they all continue to get healthy.

Kaiser is going to be money in this system. Here is hoping SMU offense can make some serious strides so Kaiser can get some reps as the back up.

skyscraper wrote:Thanks PP for all the top-notch stories on the three QBs various injuries/ailments.

Couldn't agree more. Your coverage stands alone, as always.

SMULaxer wrote:Kaiser is going to be money in this system. Here is hoping SMU offense can make some serious strides so Kaiser can get some reps as the back up.

If Padron is resting that ankle and getting in the "coaching" time Coach Morrison mentioned, and if McDermott is still working his way ... back (yeah, I said it, but it was unintentional), Kaiser might run the first-team offense in the spring. Should be interesting to see how he does.

I watched him in the warmups before the game Saturday and got to see his arm strength, or rather lack thereof.

I can see now why Coach never put him in for a series or two despite McDermott's struggles.