KYLE PADRON: Coming of age

[PonyPride]

Last summer, quarterback Kyle Padron was one of the SMU Mustangs' freshmen just hoping to get through the team's optional conditioning workouts in the sweltering Texas heat. A year later, the sophomore-to-be has bulked up and is among the leaders as the team begins preparations for the upcoming 2010 season.

Padron visited with PonyFans.com to discuss his role with the team, how the players' relationships with each other affects their performance on the field, and his goal for Ponies' encore after winning the 2009 Hawaii Bowl.

http://www.ponyfans.com/features/index.php?id=170

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[kull]

keep up the good work

[Swamp Gas]

One of your best stories yet ... and considering the history of this site, that's saying a lot.
Keep it up!

[indianmustang]

thanks

[davidpaul123]

Great stuff PP. I believe that Kyle can lead this team to a CUSA Championship this year and as well as victory over Tech. Pony Up!

[StallionsModelT]

So great to have a guy like Kyle leading this team.

[Hoss]

Fantastic story. Padron might be playing the bashful "team player," but it appears clear that even at his young age, he is becoming a strong team leader who shows the way to his teammates through his actions.

Full steam ahead, Kyle. Go Ponies!

[smuuth]

Maybe the coaches and media don't want to make the same mistake or put any undue pressure on Kyle as the prior qb. He was fantastic as a freshman and the touch he puts on the ball helped to dramatically reduce the drops by the receivers. If he keeps working and keeps a humble attitude, he could be the best of the SLC qbs and the first one drafted (Chandler was a qb but a te at Iowa and the NFL). Big-time upside. How many games has he started as a high school and college QB? Yea, not even one full season of games! Meredith, Hixon, Ford, Padron.

[S....M....U]

Great article. It's good to know that Padron's age isn't hindering his ability to make an impact as a team leader. I really enjoyed the part about Padron and Aldrick and their willingness to accept criticism from one another. This team certainly has come a long way in the last two years. Go Stangs!

[HorsePower]

Padron looks like he could be an exceptional player.
It sounds like he's well on his way to being an even better leader.

[S....M....U]

Padron looks like he could be an exceptional player.
It sounds like he's well on his way to being an even better leader.

well said.

[Big Easy Pony]

Couldn't agree more.

[ponyscott]

Kyle is really solidifying his leadership role and look forward to see how he progresses this fall. When I saw him with his pads off after the final Spring practice he looked like more like a linebacker than a QB. It should make him even more sturdier this year and his new strength has definitely made his passes more crisp and long.
Thanks for the article guys!

[ThadFilms]

Is it wrong to have a hero who is 10 to 12 years your junior?

[mrydel]

Maybe if you are a teenager.