Carl Nicks’ MRSA In Arm?
October 10th, 2013
MRSA, a nasty staph infection that can be fatal, is nothing to play around with. Now word comes that the first time Bucs guard Carl Nicks dealt with the MRSA infection this summer, it was so bad that it had spread from his foot to his arm, writes Tom Pelissero of USA Today.
Nicks, 28, had an infected blister on the side of the foot. At one point, the infection spread to one of Nicks’ arms, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak on the matter.
One of Joe’s trusted Bucs sources claims he was unaware that Nicks had any MRSA in his arm and that the USA Today report is “BS 100 percent.”
October 10th, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Same source who told you of the time when Schiano got the news?
You don’t think the press loves to get a coach fired or stir up drama?
October 10th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
“a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to speak on the matter.”
This is seriously what has killed credibility in journalism. How am I supposed to remotely believe what this guy is saying when all he’ll do his rumour monger?
October 10th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
No.
October 10th, 2013 at 5:16 pm
Joe Says:
October 10th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
Same source who told you of the time when Schiano got the news?
No.
Dang, would of helped me have a actual reason to believe. But still, isn’t this the same as leaking medical records or such?
October 10th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
As for Nicks’ alleged arm infection, Joe has never seen Nicks with an arm wrapped up. Joe has seen his foot/toe wrapped up.
October 10th, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Where is all the outrage at disclosing Nick’s private health information?
October 10th, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Here is what actually happened according to my “anonymous” source who was in a position to know.
Carl Nicks apparently put his arms around Amanda Tynes after Lawrence rubbed his foot all over her wretched body.
How ’bout that sportsfans!!!
October 10th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Once someone is a MRSA carrier, he’s prone to infection anywhere an opening/break in the skin occurs. Its conceivable that Nicks would have more infections – and continue to do so for the rest of his life, unfortunately.
More bad news for the Bucs. We’re pretty much snake bitten, aren’t we. With a rookie QB, we need Nicks even more than ever. Hope he’s able to play without losing time on the field.
October 10th, 2013 at 5:51 pm
They do use I pic line in the am I believe it is called to treat it…… Maybe that is how this latest rumor stated…..
October 10th, 2013 at 6:42 pm
So… let’s recap. Can’t block. Can’t run. Can’t pass. Can’t disinfect.
October 10th, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Let’s see..so unconfirmed rumors of Free’s misadventures are taboo but unconfirmed rumors to make Schiano and the Bucs look bad are printable? Interesting interpretation of the 1st Amendment.
October 10th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
Well, this sucks.
I think we could actually win , just this one game.
Now, we lose Nicks.
It just ain’t our year.
October 10th, 2013 at 9:49 pm
Are there still idiots here- talking about Freeman?
Forget about him.
Trust me- you have far bigger issues.
We have a horrible GM
We may have the worst Head coach in the League.
We probably have the worst starting QB. Right there with good ole Blaine!
We definately are tied for the worst record in the league
We just lost our best lineman.
Freeman’s worries are over. He’s on a decent team, with the best RB in the league, that thinks it has found its new franchise QB!!
We have joined the huddled masses that don’t have a QB.
We are back to square one.
Our pain has just begun
October 10th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
Free:
Those BS rumors about Freeman suggest he is both committing a felony and being a cad. Joe can get sued for allowing that crap and lose his business. Please show case law where it is illegal to be pro/con a sports team or a coach. What’s the matter with you?
October 11th, 2013 at 12:42 am
Steroids lower the immune system
October 11th, 2013 at 2:00 am
Capt. Tim, how do you know we have the worse starting QB?
I’m pretty skepticle of Gleenon myself but the simple truth is we don’t really know for certain anything but that he lost the last game after having a short week of practice as a starter.
I think he at least deserves a few game. I suspect you may end up being right, but now isn’t the time.
October 11th, 2013 at 2:47 am
Joe
In your answer to Free’s a boob were you hinting you are turned off on Schiano and wavering on the Bucs? I certainly hope not! Unfortunately , it seems quite evident that some other media people are quite proud of their hate. Even if you might be their friend please don’t let them infect you with their poison speech.