Eagles' Jerome McDougle shot by armed robbers, undergoes surgery

[UrbScotty]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-eagles-mcdougleshot&prov=ap&type=lgns

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle was shot in the stomach by armed robbers, police said Friday. The team said he was in good condition after surgery.

He originally was listed in critical condition. However, Derek Boyko, the Eagles' director of media operations, said McDougle had spoken to team officials and was walking around his hospital room.

``Our understanding is that Jerome is in good condition after undergoing surgery,'' the team said in a statement. ``At this time, we are still in the process of gathering the facts of his situation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jerome and his family.''

McDougle, who played at the University of Miami, was due to be in the team's camp Monday, the reporting date for Eagles' veterans. Rookies reported Friday.

[sportndandy]

1. Holy Shit!

[rocktivity]

2. Mistaken identity?

Three armed robbers approached McDougle at his silver Mercedes coupe late Thursday...The(y)...demanded the car, then fired their weapons...The robbers, who police said were likely teens, fled on foot and remain at large.

They demanded the car, then started firing? What were they planning to do with the car, I wonder--take on a joy ride or to a chop shop? Did they panic because they were relatively inexperienced? Or was it supposed to appear to be a carjacking? What if it was supposed to be a hit, but they realized it was the wrong person?

:shrug:
rocknation

[Voltaire]

3. Seems like he's gonna be okay

I hope this ain't bad karma for my Birds. What with having to deal with T. O. and all.

[MrSlayer]

4. He's going to be ok.

Out of the hospital in a week, back on the field in a month. It's a damn shame though, this kid was ready to have a breakout year. He's fortunate it wasn't worse though.