This type of staph is spread by contact, using infected equipment in a weight room, wearing improperly cleaned/disinfected uniforms and even (not applicible here) playing turf. I know of a Kpt. student that had to have surgery to correct the spread of this bad boy!! This strain of staph was on the local news in the summer as well as a network article. It is very contagious and spreads like wildfire when in an enviroment of heat, sweat and unsanitary housekeeping. There is a product to wash uniforms in and spray on turf that kills this germ. I pray that these players do not have this, because other players are sure to be exposed if proper santizing isn't preformed! This is just my two cents! Godspeed to these boys' recovery.