PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Kickoff tomorrow will be an emotional time for Rutgers and its fans as Eric LeGrand leads the team out of the tunnel against the 24th rated West Virginia Mountaineers. ScarletReport.com previews the action.
INSPIRATIONAL STEPS
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October 29, 2011
Eric LeGrand’s football career ended last October when he tackled Malcolm Brown on a kick return at New Jersey’s Meadowlands Stadium.
“I fell to the ground and my body just went, ‘ding,’” he said. “That’s all I hear, like my bell was ringing and I — my body was stuck … I try to get up but I couldn’t.”
Since becoming paralyzed, LaGrand has made incredible...
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October 29, 2011
Eric LeGrand led Rutgers onto the field in their game against West Virginia on Saturday. In the snow, with so much emotion involved in this one, this is one of the most incredible and touching moments we will see all season. No other description needed, enjoy this unbelievable scene for yourself. Working on getting more [...]
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October 30, 2011
Eric LeGrand was able to join the Rutgers' football team on the field. LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck down after facturing two vertebrae in his neck last October while trying to make a tackle. On Saturday, he led the Scarlet Knights out of the team's tunnel and on to the field prior to Rutgers' game against West Virginia. "I think it's the perfect time to...
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October 29, 2011
A little over a year after being paralyzed from the neck down, former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand led the Scarlett Knights onto the field today for their game against West Virginia.
LeGrand has been a model for perseverance since the injury, as he continues to be a bright personality in public. He’s even done some play-by-play while he continues to recover from his injuries...
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October 29, 2011
Paralyzed player Eric LeGrand has led Rutgers onto the field in a snowstorm for its game against No. 25 West Virginia.
It marked the first time LeGrand has accompanied the team on the field for a game since he was paralyzed from the neck down making a tackle in a game against Army last October.
LeGrand, who was handed an ax to show Rutgers' desire to ''keep chopping...
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October 30, 2011
Wiki - On October 16, 2010, LeGrand suffered a severe spinal injury during a game against the Army Black Knights in New Meadowlands Stadium. The 6'2", 275 lbs. defensive tackle
attempted to tackle Malcom Brown of the opposing team. They collided,
and LeGrand lay on the ground for several minutes before being carted
off, apparently only able to move his head...
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October 29, 2011
There are few things more inspiring than what transpired prior to Rutgers' game against West Virginia.
Eric LeGrand, a former Rutgers player who was paralyzed while making a tackle during a kickoff against Army last October, led the Scarlet Knights onto the field — in a snowstorm — his first trip through the Rutgers' tunnel on a gameday since his accident.
LeGrand, dressed...
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October 29, 2011
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Paralyzed player Eric LeGrand has led Rutgers onto the field in a snowstorm for its game against No. 25 West Virginia.
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October 30, 2011
Eric LeGrand led Rutgers out of the tunnel for their game against West Virginia yesterday -- the first time he has been on the field for a game since he was paralyzed from the neck down making a...
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October 29, 2011
Paralyzed player Eric LeGrand has led Rutgers onto the field in a snowstorm for its game against No. 25 West Virginia.
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October 29, 2011
Paralyzed player Eric LeGrand has led Rutgers onto the field in a snowstorm for its game against No. 25 West Virginia.
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October 28, 2011
Pittsburgh’s standout running back Ray Graham will be lost for the rest of the season due to a right knee injury. Eric Legrand will lead Rutgers on to the field prior to their matchup against West Virginia.
It appears that Georgia will be without their leading receiver, Malcom Mitchell, when they play Florida.
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