That doesn't make sense. If that's the case we wouldn't see anyone classified as a redshirt anything until Sr. year yet it's done initially all the time.
No, regular redshirts are applied right away. Medical hardships are different and applied for after the final season. Golden is just figuring he's going to get one.
I think you can get a medical redshirt immediately too..... if i'm not mistaken didnt Curtis Porter get a medical redshirt? maybe i'm wrong though.
Also Texas aTm said their freshman receiver Ricky Seals Jones was going to get a medical redshirt b/c of his injury.
but I do remember Ojomo was trying to get a medical redshirt for an xtra year at the end of his Senior year, but the current staff couldnt find the information b/c all of that was handled by the previous staff, and so he was denied, so you probably right, you have to wait until the final season.
but couldnt it be the website may be classifying Malcolm lewis incorrectly, and he should be listed as a redshirt freshman?