FB: Northwest Conference

[Bearcat Press]

River -

The Bearcats play SOU at home this year.  After that they have a bye before getting you-know-who on the road.  Still, it's a crazy schedule for sure.

/typing with one hand

How's that going? Do we have your feature?

Just finishing it up, Pat.  Don't worry.

As for the recovery ... we'll see.  Surgery on Tuesday went well, and I'll know more in a week after talking to the doctors.  But when even Speckman says "Wow, how the heck are you dealing with that?" you know you've got a pretty severe disability.

[FarAwayCat]

Rare Syndrome Strikes McMinnville Football team
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/highschool/news/story?id=5483568

Just came across this on the Espn site.  This sounds serious.  I hope everyone comes out ok.  Any follow up info on this subject?

[D O.C.]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

[MonroviaCat]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

I suspect when and if the entire story comes out it will not be due to normal football training activities....  Either something sketchy or a new training drill gone seriously wrong....

[MacQuiz]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

I suspect when and if the entire story comes out it will not be due to normal football training activities....  Either something sketchy or a new training drill gone seriously wrong....

Here's the latest stories as of Saturday.
The key here is IMHO...don't rush to judgement!

Check it:
http://www.newsregister.com/articles/Sports/Local%20Sports

[Las Vegas Wildcards]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

I suspect when and if the entire story comes out it will not be due to normal football training activities....  Either something sketchy or a new training drill gone seriously wrong....

Here's the latest stories as of Saturday.
The key here is IMHO...don't rush to judgement!

Check it:
http://www.newsregister.com/articles/Sports/Local%20Sports

Good point, technology can create problems, we've seen the rush to judgment not only in sports, but general news as well. That article did mention creatine, so we'll have to wait and see if that ends up being the cause of this incident. It's my general understanding the use of that supplement has decreased in recent years, but I could be wrong.   

[MacQuiz]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

I suspect when and if the entire story comes out it will not be due to normal football training activities....  Either something sketchy or a new training drill gone seriously wrong....

Here's the latest stories as of Saturday.
The key here is IMHO...don't rush to judgement!

Check it:
http://www.newsregister.com/articles/Sports/Local%20Sports

Good point, technology can create problems, we've seen the rush to judgment not only in sports, but general news as well. That article did mention creatine, so we'll have to wait and see if that ends up being the cause of this incident. It's my general understanding the use of that supplement has decreased in recent years, but I could be wrong.   

You're not wrong about that particular substance becoming less popular.
That, based on a couple conversations that I have had with program people that
know about such things.
My comment here, as before, is to wait and  "connect the dots" after a bit more time goes by.
That means...wait for the boys to spill it...whatever it is or might be will eventually come out.  It's also probable that the whole thing...as mentioned by the Doc on the case; is a "Perfect Storm".

[RedandPurple]

And, that, Coach, is why I never took your training regimen seriously.

Whoa! All kidding aside, that is amazing. It IS a real story, right?  I hope 'experts' are flocking to McMinnville.

I suspect when and if the entire story comes out it will not be due to normal football training activities....  Either something sketchy or a new training drill gone seriously wrong....

Here's the latest stories as of Saturday.
The key here is IMHO...don't rush to judgement!

Check it:
http://www.newsregister.com/articles/Sports/Local%20Sports

Good point, technology can create problems, we've seen the rush to judgment not only in sports, but general news as well. That article did mention creatine, so we'll have to wait and see if that ends up being the cause of this incident. It's my general understanding the use of that supplement has decreased in recent years, but I could be wrong.  

You're not wrong about that particular substance becoming less popular.
That, based on a couple conversations that I have had with program people that
know about such things.
My comment here, as before, is to wait and  "connect the dots" after a bit more time goes by.
That means...wait for the boys to spill it...whatever it is or might be will eventually come out.  It's also probable that the whole thing...as mentioned by the Doc on the case; is a "Perfect Storm".

This story was just on the evening news tonight down here in Peoria,AZ.
We wish all the players a quick recovery.

[Touchdown Tommy]

Hey GHC are you guys gonna win it all this year?  I'm having nightmares about what Rocketman would do to the Johnnies...

BTW: Check out the video TDT just linked on the MIAC board.  This is a must watch.  No exceptions.

[wildcat11]

ADvantage Catdome: Linfield Fall Camp Opens with Fast Pace and High Quality

[Bearcat Press]

Pretty good explanation of the events at McMinnville High in today's Oregonian.

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/combination_of_intense_drill_h.html

Fortunately, it looks like everyone involved will be okay.

[MonroviaCat]

Now the story is on the front of Yahoo....

[MacQuiz]

Now the story is on the front of Yahoo....

That's why one would never want to attract the slightest bit of interest from the media.
Good Grief Charlie Brown...
"....rushed to the hospital...."    ".....amputations....."
What a great country we live in...until $ take over(viewership= hits= ratings= $)
I'll eat my hat and my words if this turns out to be some irresponsible, foolish, over zeolous or otherwise inappropriate action by school, program, coach or player.
We'll see!

[FarAwayCat]

looking forward to seeing the follow up comments on this.

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- An Oregon State University offensive lineman has been dismissed from the team after police say they found him naked and intoxicated in a stranger's home and had to use stun guns to take him into custody.

Corvallis police say they received the call about a naked intruder early Sunday.

Responding officers ordered 19-year-old Tyler Patrick Thomas of Kalispell, Mont., to get on the ground, Lt. Tim Brewer said.

Thomas refused and instead dropped into a three-point stance like a football player and lunged at the officers, Brewer said. At that point, he said, two officers fired their stun guns.

Brewer said Thomas "absolutely was intoxicated" at the time.

Thomas was arrested on suspicion of criminal trespass, criminal mischief and resisting arrest. He was booked into the Benton County jail and later released.

A home phone listing for Thomas couldn't be found.

Oregon State coach Mike Riley dismissed Thomas from the team Monday, OSU athletics spokesman Steve Fenk said. Thomas redshirted during the Beavers' 2009 season.

[wildcat11]

Crazy Tricep stories and nude offensive drunk linemen.  Heck of a week of football in the state of Oregon.  At least we have our 'Cats just ticking along.

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