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Thursday, April 10, 2008

Stewart’s knee surgery successful

By Gary Bedore

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Kansas University senior basketball guard Rodrick Stewart had successful surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured right kneecap.

Stewart, who sustained the injury trying a dunk at last Friday's Final Four shootaround at the Alamodome in San Antonio, is expected to be able to be back in the gym working out in six to eight weeks and be ready to play basketball again in 12 weeks.

"He is doing fine," Stewart's dad, Bull, reported Wednesday night. "The doctor called and said it went well. The surgery was perfect. No meniscus, no ACL tears, no tendon damage. He said Rodrick is a strong, healthy young man, and I was glad to hear that."

Bull Stewart said Dr. Jeff Randall of KU's medical team performed the surgery in Lawrence.

"A pin will be taken out after six weeks," Stewart said. "It'll take six to eight weeks to heal. I'm so happy for Rodrick. He's so happy Kansas rallied around him. He's a great kid. I'm so proud to be his dad."

Rodrick Stewart hopes to play professionally somewhere next year.

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brooksmd (anonymous) says...

Great news to hear. Hated to see you miss those last 2 games but proud of your devotion to the team. Good luck Rodrick in your future endeavors and may you be granted the opportunity to play professionally for many years.God Bless.

April 10, 2008 at 1:24 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

didjabuti (anonymous) says...

Loved having you in the family Rodrick. Wish you all the luck in the world. Go after your dream.

April 10, 2008 at 4:33 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

crooner (anonymous) says...

Get well soon, Rod.

April 10, 2008 at 4:51 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

plasticJHawk (anonymous) says...

Rod Stewart will forever be remembered as a big part of our 2008 national championship

April 10, 2008 at 6:16 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

ohjayhawk (anonymous) says...

Thanks for everything Rod! Glad to hear the surgery went well!

April 10, 2008 at 6:41 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

mvjayhawk (anonymous) says...

Very good news for Rod. that was so sad to hear when that happened to him. I don't know if the game would have warranted him to play in the final.....but he definitely would have played vs. UNC. Good luck to him and congrats to his effort and improvement thoughout this year.

April 10, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

dek9219 (anonymous) says...

Great news Rod, hope all your dreams come true. Thanks for the dedication and hard work you put in as a Jayhawk. Your role on this team made it possible for a National Championship. Thanks again.

April 10, 2008 at 8 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

FSUJHAWK (anonymous) says...

Thanks for everything Rod. Good luck to you and the entire KU Basketball family.

April 10, 2008 at 8:18 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

jazzttt (anonymous) says...

Rod, we're honored that you chose to transfer to KU and made the contributions you made to the team's success. You were robbed by not being able to play in the final four, I was hoping they would call a technical against Memphis and get you a chance at the line or maybe an inbounds. Glad your surgery went well, hope they'll let you out for the parade and fieldhouse welcome. Thanks again, and good luck!

April 10, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

txrockchalk (anonymous) says...

"I wouldn't change a thing about this weekend," Stewart, KU's senior from Seattle, said. "If I was told we'd lose if I was healthy and win if I was hurt, I'd rather be hurt," said Stewart, who fractured his right kneecap in a dunk drill at the Final Four shootaround Friday and will have surgery Wednesday.-----------------------Talk about the heart of a champion and a young man who knows the true meaning of the word TEAM.Get well soon, Rodrick. You will forever be a Jayhawk that KU can be proud of.

April 10, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

KUbsee69 (anonymous) says...

Rod may not have played in the games, but his contribution is priceless.Once a Jayhawk, always a Jayhawk!Thanks, Rod

April 10, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

cklarock (anonymous) says...

Rodrick, you are 100% class. The way you and your team handled such a difficult injury was an inspiration to all your fans.We wish you the best of luck, and hope that wherever your dreams take you, you'll make time to come back to Lawrence. If I see you on the street, I'll be sure to shake your hand and buy you a tasty beverage of your choice. :)

April 10, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

ramsrevenge (anonymous) says...

Best of Rodrick Stewart:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrH_Fn3MTQ0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pd964q7WZ8&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1UEFgJrU18&NR=1Thanks for the memories Rod!

April 10, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

AzHawk97 (anonymous) says...

Rod should just look to Brandon if he wants to look at this as a blessing in disguise. He may still dream of playing professionally, but maybe going through rehab will open him up to other possibilities. He provided inspiration for the title, energy throughout the season, and contributed to a very memorable Senior Night.

April 10, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

thetagger (anonymous) says...

Never forget, Rod: You will always be a Jayhawk, and you will always be a National Champion! Thank you, from all of us fans.

April 10, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

pmohr13 (anonymous) says...

Great guy!!! Team Player in every sense of the word. Wish he could have played but no matter what he is still a National Champion. Get well Roderrick. One of many inspirational stories on this team!!!

April 10, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Krohnutz (anonymous) says...

Rod, you picked up the slack when Brandon and Collins were down and out, hated to see you go down, but glad your teammates stepped it up.I, among many, will be there to thank you at the parade.

April 10, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

Strikewso (anonymous) says...

Ouch, sounds painful. Good luck, Rod, you are THE man! Hang in there and get well. Don't forget that you'll always have a home in Lawrence.

April 10, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

BigTamale (anonymous) says...

Glad to hear that things went well. Sad situation for Stew. and how things ended for him.Best of luck for the future cause you were an important piece of our championship puzzle!!

April 10, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

jaybate (anonymous) says...

I will always remember how well you played before Rush came back. I believe we would have been a very good team with you even if BRush had not been able to recover from his surgery. There is no shame in having to play behind the guys you played behind. Great teams always have one or two players like you who would play on most other teams than a champion. UCLA in its glory days always had one or two each year. You are very talented and need to keep improving and persevere until you get the right situation. Your father is not just blowing smoke at you. He IS very proud of you and he should be. So are we.

April 10, 2008 at 10:26 p.m. ( | suggest removal )