FB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Pat Coleman]

Right. That assumes that there was a CCIW team in mind.

The blue and orange on our rails are offshoots from D3hoops.com, which was designed by an MIAA grad.

[matblake]

Right. That assumes that there was a CCIW team in mind.

The blue and orange on our rails are offshoots from D3hoops.com, which was designed by an MIAA grad.

Taken down again by the guru.........

[Brass Bell]

There has been some discussion about Carthage injuries and  roster alterations.  The fact that the numbers not active are up and players not dressing is NOT primarily due to injuries.  
I have firsthand information that there is a severe case of Staph Infection going around the Carthage environment, and many players are ill battling this illness.  
I heard that the Staph Infection resurfaced in the same dorm as last year.  Terrible!  I hope all the Red Men feel better asap and get back to the fields soon.   There are some injuries yes, however many players are out due to the Staph.

Thanks for the feedback 79jaybird.......Had no idea that was the case......Agree with you 100%.... Get Well Soon Redmen!

[usee]

  NPU is such a great academic institution and the neighborhood is safe/clean,  why so much trouble attracting good football talent?

Be careful what you ask for...........

[cardinaldad]

There has been some discussion about Carthage injuries and  roster alterations.  The fact that the numbers not active are up and players not dressing is NOT primarily due to injuries.  
I have firsthand information that there is a severe case of Staph Infection going around the Carthage environment, and many players are ill battling this illness.  
I heard that the Staph Infection resurfaced in the same dorm as last year.  Terrible!  I hope all the Red Men feel better asap and get back to the fields soon.   There are some injuries yes, however many players are out due to the Staph.

I've heard this as well. Some of the cases, I hear, are very severe. This can be very, very serious. Let's hope they can all eliminate the infection and fully recover.
Staph infections have been in the news quite a bit the last couple of years. I don't ever remember anyone having these types of infections a number of years ago. Can anyone give any insight as to why they(staph infections) are so prevelent now? Could it be the new field turf causing it? Perhaps it breeds some bacteria that is transfered with turf burn?

[79jaybird]

The word I received was the origin of the Staph came from the SAME dorm room. The person who told me the news was adamant that Carthage did not really disinfect the area appropriately hence, the origin is from the same area.  Staph is very serious and can become life threatening if not treated accordingly. Hope everybody gets back to full strength ASAP.

[Dennis_Prikkel]

A little pub. for North Park and North Central on Sportscenter tonight...something about the 1968 game played between the two featuring more points scored than that crazy Boise St/Nevada game.

Titan Q - actually the 136 combined points by Boise St/Nevada tied the North Park/North Central output, as the most combined points scored by two teams in the modern era of college football (1937 onwards).  Sportscenter did have the month wrong, (not November), but, as all good North Parkers know it was Homecoming October 12, 1968.

MW

I watched the 2nd half of the Boise/Nevada game and it was astounding.  The QB Nevada was incredible running the ball and the running back from Boise St. couldn't be tackled by anything less than four guys.

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[New Tradition]

I've heard this as well. Some of the cases, I hear, are very severe. This can be very, very serious. Let's hope they can all eliminate the infection and fully recover.
Staph infections have been in the news quite a bit the last couple of years. I don't ever remember anyone having these types of infections a number of years ago. Can anyone give any insight as to why they(staph infections) are so prevelent now? Could it be the new field turf causing it? Perhaps it breeds some bacteria that is transfered with turf burn?

Cardinaldad,
I know that Staph infections are much worse now than they used to be because people have misused antibiotics creating "superbugs."  Oftentimes, people take antibiotics until their symptoms are gone and then stop without finishing their prescription.   It doesn't necessarily mean that the infection is gone, however.  The antibiotic has killed most of the infection, leaving only the cells that were naturally strong against that particular antibiotic.  When these bacteria multiply, they create more anti-biotic resistant cells.  If you do this with enough antibiotics, you have an infection that is resistant to just about everything.  I know this is the case with MRSA, a pretty nasty, potentially deadly Staph infection that I had my sophomore year at NCC.  Unfortunately, this also makes it more difficult for the human immune system to fight off these infections, which accounts for the increase in their frequency, not only in athletes, but also in the general population as well.  Athletes are more likely to contract them because the close quarters and constant skin contact with so many individuals simply increases the likelihood of coming into contact with someone who has been exposed to the bacteria.

[burly]

I've heard this as well. Some of the cases, I hear, are very severe. This can be very, very serious. Let's hope they can all eliminate the infection and fully recover.
Staph infections have been in the news quite a bit the last couple of years. I don't ever remember anyone having these types of infections a number of years ago. Can anyone give any insight as to why they(staph infections) are so prevelent now? Could it be the new field turf causing it? Perhaps it breeds some bacteria that is transfered with turf burn?

Cardinaldad,
I know that Staph infections are much worse now than they used to be because people have misused antibiotics creating "superbugs."  Oftentimes, people take antibiotics until their symptoms are gone and then stop without finishing their prescription.   It doesn't necessarily mean that the infection is gone, however.  The antibiotic has killed most of the infection, leaving only the cells that were naturally strong against that particular antibiotic.  When these bacteria multiply, they create more anti-biotic resistant cells.  If you do this with enough antibiotics, you have an infection that is resistant to just about everything.  I know this is the case with MRSA, a pretty nasty, potentially deadly Staph infection that I had my sophomore year at NCC.  Unfortunately, this also makes it more difficult for the human immune system to fight off these infections, which accounts for the increase in their frequency, not only in athletes, but also in the general population as well.  Athletes are more likely to contract them because the close quarters and constant skin contact with so many individuals simply increases the likelihood of coming into contact with someone who has been exposed to the bacteria.

Well done New Tradition...I am impressed.  You are either a doctor or have had a Staph Infection.

In high school, I had a Staph infection and what New Tradition stated above happened to me.  It looks like spider bite but continues to swell and grow until it becomes unbearably painful.  In addition, it usually accompanies dizziness, headaches and a lethargic feeling. 

I took oral antibiotics for 10 days and it resided.  Then it warped, so I went in to the hospital and took IV antibiotics for a couple of days along with oral antibiotics, but that could not slow it down.  Finally, after catching a double header and passing out, I thought it was probably a good idea to not be a tough guy and go to the hospital.  I was emitted for 10 days and they put me on IV antibiotics and ended up cutting each infection on my waistline (3 total) and inserting rubber tubes in them to drain the infections.  The doctor said it was caused by the dirt inside my sliding shorts rubbing against my skin forming abrasions and allowing bacteria to enter resulting in infections.   Anyway, I am fine today, but these infections are very serious and not to be messed with. 

I hope all the infected Redman get better soon.

[washdupcard]

Staph superbug update.  May cause more fatalities in the US then AIDS.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/10/16/mrsa.cdc.ap/index.html

[Simba]

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[New Tradition]

I've heard this as well. Some of the cases, I hear, are very severe. This can be very, very serious. Let's hope they can all eliminate the infection and fully recover.
Staph infections have been in the news quite a bit the last couple of years. I don't ever remember anyone having these types of infections a number of years ago. Can anyone give any insight as to why they(staph infections) are so prevelent now? Could it be the new field turf causing it? Perhaps it breeds some bacteria that is transfered with turf burn?

Cardinaldad,
I know that Staph infections are much worse now than they used to be because people have misused antibiotics creating "superbugs."  Oftentimes, people take antibiotics until their symptoms are gone and then stop without finishing their prescription.   It doesn't necessarily mean that the infection is gone, however.  The antibiotic has killed most of the infection, leaving only the cells that were naturally strong against that particular antibiotic.  When these bacteria multiply, they create more anti-biotic resistant cells.  If you do this with enough antibiotics, you have an infection that is resistant to just about everything.  I know this is the case with MRSA, a pretty nasty, potentially deadly Staph infection that I had my sophomore year at NCC.  Unfortunately, this also makes it more difficult for the human immune system to fight off these infections, which accounts for the increase in their frequency, not only in athletes, but also in the general population as well.  Athletes are more likely to contract them because the close quarters and constant skin contact with so many individuals simply increases the likelihood of coming into contact with someone who has been exposed to the bacteria.

Well done New Tradition...I am impressed.  You are either a doctor or have had a Staph Infection.

In high school, I had a Staph infection and what New Tradition stated above happened to me.  It looks like spider bite but continues to swell and grow until it becomes unbearably painful.  In addition, it usually accompanies dizziness, headaches and a lethargic feeling. 

I took oral antibiotics for 10 days and it resided.  Then it warped, so I went in to the hospital and took IV antibiotics for a couple of days along with oral antibiotics, but that could not slow it down.  Finally, after catching a double header and passing out, I thought it was probably a good idea to not be a tough guy and go to the hospital.  I was emitted for 10 days and they put me on IV antibiotics and ended up cutting each infection on my waistline (3 total) and inserting rubber tubes in them to drain the infections.  The doctor said it was caused by the dirt inside my sliding shorts rubbing against my skin forming abrasions and allowing bacteria to enter resulting in infections.   Anyway, I am fine today, but these infections are very serious and not to be messed with. 

I hope all the infected Redman get better soon.

BP,
I'm actually a history teacher.  Not bad, eh?    I have to give credit to my mom.  She is a nurse, so I learned a lot when I had MRSA my sophomore year.  It was in my left armpit and to date was the most painful thing that I have dealt with.  If I tried to lift my arm at all the pain was excruciating.  I ended up having it lanced and having drain tubes put in as well, and it felt so much better after they took all that pressure off.  The infection was actually cut in 2 by the crease in my armpit, so that is what caused all the pain.  One particular night before I had it lanced, though, I remember laying on my futon in my dorm room with 3 t-shirts, a hoodie, my winter coat, my sideline parka, and several blankets just shivering uncontrollably.  It was bad news for sure.  Sounds like your case was a bit worse, though, as I was not hospitalized.  Glad we both recovered, though.
P.S. Thanks for the karma boost.
P.P.S.  You never did answer my question last week.  Who did you play for, out of curiosity?

*Edited for grammar

[Mr. Ypsi]

There's still a bit of season to go (understatment alert!), but I predict the AQ will be determined in Bloomington on November 10th.  This assumes (which I predict, but do NOT assume) that IWU beats Elmhurst this Saturday at home:

IF NCC loses in Rock Island next week (my prediction as of today) the IWU @ NCC game becomes irrelevant to the AQ (assuming no huge upsets), and the winner of IWU-Wheaton will be the AQ, either outright champion or by head-to-head tiebreaker.

If NCC prevails (and there are no other monumental upsets), but loses at home to IWU, see above.

If NCC wins out, the AQ is STILL determined in Btown - either Wheaton wins it, or IWU wins and the point differential in the Wheaton(+4) vs. NCC and IWU-NCC (?) and IWU-Wheaton (?) determines the AQ.

Comments?

p.s., if Elmhurst wins what I would now consider a mild upset, please forget I ever wrote this!

[pg04]

I've heard this as well. Some of the cases, I hear, are very severe. This can be very, very serious. Let's hope they can all eliminate the infection and fully recover.
Staph infections have been in the news quite a bit the last couple of years. I don't ever remember anyone having these types of infections a number of years ago. Can anyone give any insight as to why they(staph infections) are so prevelent now? Could it be the new field turf causing it? Perhaps it breeds some bacteria that is transfered with turf burn?

Cardinaldad,
I know that Staph infections are much worse now than they used to be because people have misused antibiotics creating "superbugs."  Oftentimes, people take antibiotics until their symptoms are gone and then stop without finishing their prescription.   It doesn't necessarily mean that the infection is gone, however.  The antibiotic has killed most of the infection, leaving only the cells that were naturally strong against that particular antibiotic.  When these bacteria multiply, they create more anti-biotic resistant cells.  If you do this with enough antibiotics, you have an infection that is resistant to just about everything.  I know this is the case with MRSA, a pretty nasty, potentially deadly Staph infection that I had my sophomore year at NCC.  Unfortunately, this also makes it more difficult for the human immune system to fight off these infections, which accounts for the increase in their frequency, not only in athletes, but also in the general population as well.  Athletes are more likely to contract them because the close quarters and constant skin contact with so many individuals simply increases the likelihood of coming into contact with someone who has been exposed to the bacteria.

Well done New Tradition...I am impressed.  You are either a doctor or have had a Staph Infection.

In high school, I had a Staph infection and what New Tradition stated above happened to me.  It looks like spider bite but continues to swell and grow until it becomes unbearably painful.  In addition, it usually accompanies dizziness, headaches and a lethargic feeling. 

I took oral antibiotics for 10 days and it resided.  Then it warped, so I went in to the hospital and took IV antibiotics for a couple of days along with oral antibiotics, but that could not slow it down.  Finally, after catching a double header and passing out, I thought it was probably a good idea to not be a tough guy and go to the hospital.  I was emitted for 10 days and they put me on IV antibiotics and ended up cutting each infection on my waistline (3 total) and inserting rubber tubes in them to drain the infections.  The doctor said it was caused by the dirt inside my sliding shorts rubbing against my skin forming abrasions and allowing bacteria to enter resulting in infections.   Anyway, I am fine today, but these infections are very serious and not to be messed with. 

I hope all the infected Redman get better soon.

BP,
I'm actually a history teacher.  Not bad, eh?    I have to give credit to my mom.  She is a nurse, so I learned a lot when I had MRSA my sophomore year.  It was in my left armpit and to date was the most painful thing that I have dealt with.  If I tried to lift my arm at all the pain was excruciating.  I ended up having it lanced and having drain tubes put in as well, and it felt so much better after they took all that pressure off.  The infection was actually cut in 2 by the crease in my armpit, so that is what caused all the pain.  One particular night before I had it lanced, though, I remember laying on my futon in my dorm room with 3 t-shirts, a hoodie, my winter coat, my sideline parka, and several blankets just shivering uncontrollably.  It was bad news for sure.  Sounds like your case was a bit worse, though, as I was not hospitalized.  Glad we both recovered, though.
P.S. Thanks for the karma boost.
P.P.S.  You never did answer my question last week.  Who did you play for, out of curiosity?

*Edited for grammar

This superbug has appeared in a High School Football team down here in Florida the next county over.  Scary stuff.  I too have had a staph infection but it was when I was much longer, but I don't remember anything fun, that's for sure. 

Best Wishes to those affected.