State Sports Briefs: Staph infections affecting Packers

November 4, 2010 at 6:14 am in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin Sports — The Green Bay Packers do not believe they have an outbreak of staph infections, after two players came down with them. Coach Mike McCarthy said infections to tight end Jermichael Finley and linebacker Brady Poppinga were isolated incidents. The coach said there are different types of bacteria-based staph infections and the medical staff is quote, “incredibly conscientious” in dealing with them. Continue Reading