Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand paralyzed

Jetstorm · Oct 17, 2010

Horrible story from this Saturday. Prayers for young Mr. LeGrand and his family.

Rutgers' Eric LeGrand is paralyzed from neck down - ESPN New York

NEW YORK -- Rutgers junior defensive tackle Eric LeGrand suffered a spinal-cord injury in the Scarlet Knights' 23-20 overtime win over Army on Saturday and is paralyzed below the neck, the school announced Sunday.

Emergency surgery to stabilize LeGrand's spine was performed Saturday night at Hackensack University Medical Center. LeGrand is in the intensive care unit there, and will remain there for at least the near future.

"Eric, his family and the Rutgers football family believe he will recover," said Rutgers coach Greg Schiano. "We ask our fans and the entire Rutgers community to believe and pray for Eric as he begins the recovery process."
The injury occurred with just over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game, just after Rutgers had scored a touchdown to tie the game at 17. LeGrand was attempting to make a tackle on the ensuing kickoff, and was involved in a violent collision with Army's Malcolm Brown. LeGrand lay motionless on the field for several minutes before being carted off.
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Rex_B · Oct 18, 2010

I just watched this video and man its really bad. Prayers go to him.

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Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand paralyzed

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