I know why CFH is not wearing ties this year on the sidelines!
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I don't think neck ties can completely cut off an artery's circulation, but the carotid sinus in the neck is sensitive to surface pressure and can cause large changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotid_sinus#Carotid_sinus_massage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotid_sinus#Carotid_sinus_massage
ok, I'm not a physician and will bow out of this conversation, but before I do... considering hundreds of thousands of humans over the course of time have suffered heart attacks, you'd think that if there were any significant link to the common necktie and heart health, it would be EVERYWHERE...and it's not. For example, my grandfather, my boss and various other folks I've known who have suffered heart related issues and who have NEVER been told to stop wearing their ties.
Let's allow someone with some real credentials, not just the CF PHd., to comment.
Let's allow someone with some real credentials, not just the CF PHd., to comment.
do any of you wear ties on a regular basis? my guess is no...if you have a tie on to such a point that it's causing your heart stress, you've got no idea how to tie a tie. Allow me to help...there are many ways to tie a tie...
Notice that none of them include "super tight so that you pass out or stress your heart".
Thanks for posting this. I decided to mix it up this morning and tie a trinity knot in honor of St. Paddy's Day.
I think the "ISU in the AP top 25 = no tie" theory makes the most sense when you consider Fred's tweet about almost having to wear a tie again after the final home game against Oklahoma (we were #17 at the time). I mean, we've been ranked all season and he hasn't worn a tie all season, right? I know he hasn't for the conference season at least, but can't remember if he did or not for the non-con. Anyway, seems like a plausible theory.
My grandma called me to tell me this Saturday after we won and I called ********.
If it's known he's getting his valve replaced, and he's made it publicaly known and Musburger is talking about it, than I'm sure he wouldn't be afraid to mention that when asked about the necktie.
If it's known he's getting his valve replaced, and he's made it publicaly known and Musburger is talking about it, than I'm sure he wouldn't be afraid to mention that when asked about the necktie.
What about the theory about Hoiberg sending a message to Diallo (who allegedly didn't like to wear ties at his prep school)? Everytime Diallo sees Hoiberg during a game or a replay, Hoiberg is telling him that he is welcome here!
Okay, you forced me to do it. I went back and looked at each of the Hoiberg post-game pressers. The last game where he wore a tie was Maryland. It was gone for Lamar. During the presser he was talking about the team being in a funk/slump up through the Maryland game, lacking confidence, and we broke out of it in the second half of the Lamar game. That's why I think it's a "cultural" statement about playing loose and free.
No ****. The season is still going on and we have a heart issues thread and a Hoiberg to the Bulls thread.
If they need to raise money for a Hoiberg raise, they could probably charge each of us $25 a month for a daily email from 'Hoiberg' telling us that he is happy and healthy.
At first, I thought it might be a variation of "strip poker" in which he took off a clothing item after a loss, but he didn't keep taking more things off.
Thanks for taking the time to look into that. Much appreciated.
This also seems like a very plausible theory, maybe even moreso than the AP Top 25 theory since we've been ranked all season (including the non-con). The timing seems to certainly be a major factor in it, at any rate.
I hope you have a speedy recovery but it takes a lot of balls to have this type of surgery with the way the team has been playing. If I was you I would only be able to watch replays once I know the outcome. Hell, I even get tensed up watching replays when I know we are going to win! Somehow while watching I get that "kick in the nuts" feeling that we will end up losing even though I know we won't.
...and we haven't heard "but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night!" yet!
Disappointed in you guys.
Disappointed in you guys.
What a weird argument you're making. "I wear ties all the time and my heart is fine!" Might wanna check out this story if you have the chance. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/24/s...d-hoiberg-coaches-despite-heart-problems.html
Fred's heart doesn't need any extra challenges
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