Eric LeGrand: Rutgers Player Paralyzed

October 18, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand was paralyzed beneath the neck after generating a tackle during a game in opposition to Army, and he will remain hospitalized for the close future.

Coach Greg Schiano stated Sunday that LeGrand was resting inside the intensive care unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. He acquired emergency surgical procedure overnight to stabilize the backbone following creating the tackle in the course of Saturday’s game at the brand new Meadowlands Stadium.

Schiano, who acquired tears in his eyes during his press conference following Rutgers’ 23-20 overtime win, talked to his team about LeGrand close to midday on Sunday.

LeGrand was harm with 5:10 to play in the fourth quarter in opposition to Army, making a violent sort out on Malcolm Brown on the kickoff return after Rutgers tied the game at 17.

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