(Eagles) McNabb, Trotter no-shows in parking court

NFL.com ^ | March 3, 2006 | "Wire Reports"

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McNabb, Trotter no-shows in parking court

NFL.com wire reports

GLASSBORO, N.J. (March 3, 2006) -- Philadelphia Eagles players Donovan McNabb and Jeremiah Trotter, charged with parking their cars in handicapped spots, failed to show for a hearing.

Glassboro Municipal Judge Charles J. Springman Jr. cited each player for failing to appear at a March 2 hearing. A courts administrator told The Philadelphia Inquirer that if the athletes, or their attorneys, failed to attend rescheduled hearings, contempt charges could result.

The men are among an estimated 300 people in the New Jersey community who have received police complaints filed by Maryann Cottrell, a crusader against those who park in spots of spots reserved for the physically handicapped. The 53-year-old Cottrell, who cares for an adult child with autism, last fall photographed the athletes' vehicles parked in handicapped spots outside the Landmark Americana sports bar.

McNabb's doctor wrote to the municipal court, saying his client was hospitalized on the date of the alleged infraction. The bar's owner also wrote, saying nearby construction forced Trotter to use the handicapped spots.

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Gee, since when did Autistic people have trouble walking?  Musta been a recent development considering all the Autistic people I saw at the Autism Walks the last couple of years.  Maybe this spiteful cow should think about who those spots are REALLY meant for- namely people who have trouble walking anything beyond a short distance, ya know, like people who had abdominal surgery or chronic knee problems?

Having seen a lot of Autistic people and some Football players on a Monday, I'd say Mac and Trot have a better argument for using those spots than she does.

Exactly why do we need to have 4 parking spots for every handicapped person anyway?  Most of the people I see using those spots only have a relative (who's not with them) who has a handicap and are just abusing the hang tag.

If she wants to just pointlessly harass people, why doesn't she join MADD?

Owl_Eagle

(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,

 it was probably sarcasm)

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Owl_Eagle

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[wolfcreek]

Bitter?

[Tall_Texan]

They needed the handicapped parking spaces to fit their inflated egos.

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

You know what......They need to put down that Chunky Soup and get their asses to court!

[End Times Sentinel]

Bitter?

Does it show?  How can you tell?  Did somebody tell you or was it something I said?  I figured I'd kept that pretty close to the vest.

Owl_Eagle

(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,

 it was probably sarcasm)

[RabidBartender]

T.O.'s fault.





And a woman will plenty of free time.

[Roverman2K]

I agree with you 100%, sorry but now handicaps are just another Special interest group. They are mean too, I saw someone scream like a madman because some poor women parked a bit close. I am sorry you are handicapped, but they wear out sympathy with this kind of needless vindictiveness, besides being lazy does not rate a sticker, the old folks all want them now too.

[tigtog]

I don't know what the problem is, they are the Philly Eagles which goes without saying they are handicapped. I believe their handicap has something to do with inadvertent choking.

Go Skins!!!

[steelcurtain]

I don't excuse McNabb and Trotter one minute for parking in a handicapped space, let alone not showing up for court, but I agree that it sounds peculiar that one can obtain a handicapped parking permit for an autistic person unless that person also has physical infirmities.

[Puppage]

McNabb, Trotter no-shows in parking court

JUST LIKE THE SUPER BOWL!!!

[Old Professer]

"The men are among an estimated 300 people in the New Jersey community who have received police complaints filed by Maryann Cottrell, a crusader..."

Beware the crusaders, the reformed reformers and the terminally restless.

[Fintan]

Donnie Mac was probably afraid Terrell Owens might be waiting for him in the parking lot.

[SengirV]

Enjoy having 20 rookies on your team this year.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

[kx9088]

Trot and McChunky can choose to find a job that will leave them in less pain on Monday mornings.

I agree with most of your points however, I think your rant was based on bitterness towards the woman because she went after a few beloved Eagles players.

[meandog]

Guess they were too busy slurping down Mamma McNabb's chunky soup...

[boomop1]

He be anointed.

[over3Owithabrain]

The wheels seem to be coming off the McNabb bus. The "Sainted One" whom no one dare criticize has shown himself to be a poor leader and now a prick for parking in a handy space.

[danamco]

You know what......They need to put down that Chunky Soup and get their asses to court!




No, No, these guys should NOT be fined, because they are really true handicapped, earning those spaces!!!