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Eric LeGrand defends ousted Rutgers AD Tom Pernetti

last monthSports : Game On!

The paralyzed football player says Pernetti is a great person.

No spinal cord injury for Quincy Black

When Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano saw linebacker Quincy Black go down on Sunday, his mind jumped back to the injury that Eric LeGrand suffered at Rutgers in 2010. Schiano was Rutgers’ coach then, of course, and was relieved to find Black in better condition when he saw him on the field. Black was talking, looking…

Eric LeGrand Continues to Inspire as 2-Year Mark Approaches

October 16, 2012 will mark the two-year anniversary of former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand 's devastating injury suffered on a routine kickoff against Army. LeGrand was paralyzed after damaging his spinal cord while going in for a tackle. Show More Summary

Lolo Jones Accidentally Talks Smack to Paralyzed Rutgers Football Player [Oops]

7 months agoPop Culture / Celebrity : Jezebel

Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones who, let's be honest, really can't catch a fucking break, accidentally wandered into a whole bog of Twitter quicksand when she responded to former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand's jocular challenge to race. Show More Summary

Lolo Jones Causes Another Twitter Uproar Over Insensitive Tweet

Olympic track star Lolo Jones caused yet another Twitter uproar when she sent an insensitive message to a paralyzed former football player. Eric LeGrand used...

[Op-Ed] Lolo Jones Twitter Debacle: Eric LeGrand Isn’t Offended, Why Are We Again?

COMMENTARY | This morning’s furor is largely directed at Olympic track star Lolo Jones for causing controversy on Twitter (again) with an insensitive message to paralyzed former football player, Eric LeGrand. Marking yet another entry in what has long been an embarrassing trend, LeGrand wasn’t even given the chance to be offended. Why should he [...]Show More Summary

Lolo Jones insensitively tweets at quadriplegic former football player Eric LeGrand

Olympic sprinter Lolo Jones accidentally tweeted an insensitive remark to paralyzed former football player Eric LeGrand.

Lolo Jones sends terribly unfortunate tweets to Eric LeGrand

8 months agoSports : Awful Announcing

Has any athlete had a hard luck year quite like Lolo Jones? She didn't medal at the Olympics, she was savaged for having the nerve to be attractive and marketable, and then her own teammates threw her under the bus. Since the Olympics...Show More Summary

That Awkward Moment When: Lolo Jones Attacks Paraplegic Ex-Baller Eric Legrand “Clearly You’ve You Been Hit In The Head”

You’re gonna be picking toe jam out of your teeth for LONG time for this one… Lolo Jones Inadvertently Attacks Paralyzed Ex-Football Player Eric Legrand Via SportingNews Revered for his inspirational attitude since becoming paralyzed while playing football for Rutgers

Track Star Lolo Jones Taunts Paralyzed Football Player on Twitter

U.S. Olympian Lolo Jones has had her share of controversy in her career, but she has found herself in hot water once again over a Tweet that she sent out. Former Rutgers player, Eric LeGrand sent her a Tweet asking her if she wanted to race him. It’s obvious that Jones had no idea that [...]

Lolo Jones Tweets Insensitive Comments To Paralyzed Eric LeGrand

Lolo Jones is no stranger to being outspoken on Twitter, but her latest controversy is likely to make anyone cringe, as the track star and Olympian taunted former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand after he playfully challenged Jones to a race. The Olympic hurdler reportedly went too far after LeGrand tweeted to her, “want to [...]Show More Summary

Lolo Jones sends terribly unfortunate tweets to Eric LeGrand

8 months agoSports : Awful Announcing

Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones has faced more than her fair share of critics and haters. is known for her quick wit and willingness to engage on Twitter. a Thankfully, LeGrand Thx.Getting trashed by tons of ppl glad ur not one of em RT @ericlegrand52: didnt take it personal,understand where ur coming from.All good — Lolo Jones (@lolojones) October 3, 2012 aaa

Lolo Jones apologizes for insensitive tweet directed at Eric LeGrand

An innocent tweet by former Rutgers defensive lineman Eric LeGrand at Olympic sprinter Lolo Jones has resulted in a Twitter backlash against Jones. LeGrand, who suffered a spinal injury in a game against Army on Oct. 16, 2010 which left him paralyzed from the neck down, frequently uses Twitter to engage with fans and other athletes. Show More Summary

Lolo Jones tweets insensitive message to paralyzed football player

8 months agoSports : Game On!

Eric LeGrand wanted to race Lolo Jones in his wheelchair. The American hurdler didn't know LeGrand's condition

New York Giants Show Tremendous Class Asking Eric LeGrand for Sunday's Coin Toss

It's been almost two years since Eric LeGrand 's tragic day at MetLife Stadium. On October 16, 2010, while trying to make a tackle on special teams for Rutgers, LeGrand collided with Army's Malcolm Brown, but then laid for several minutes on the turf, not being able to move his legs. Show More Summary

Adorable Old Lady Wants To Talk To Kyle Flood And Eric LeGrand About Everything Except Rutgers Football [Video]

8 months agoSports : Deadspin

As you might expect, the Kyle Flood radio program fielded all kinds of questions and comments from listeners who gathered at the Rutgers football stadium for last night's weekly broadcast. But none of those who came forward was better...Show More Summary

Three Doctors Foundation to Host Twelfth Annual Gala, “A Brighter Tomorrow for Today’s Youth”

Featuring former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand and founder of Carol’s Daughter, Lisa Price NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ –On Friday, August 31, 2012 Sampson Davis MD, Rameck Hunt MD, and George Jenkins DMD, fondly known as The Three Doctors will host their annual gala to celebrate twelve years of non-profit outreach through The Three Doctors Foundation. Show More Summary

Eric LeGrand honorary captain for Bucs

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a special captain for Friday night’s game. Eric LeGrand, the former Rutgers player they signed after the draft, will serve as the honorary captain and take part in the coin toss before the preseason game with the Tennessee Titans. LeGrand played for Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers. Show More Summary

LeGrant, 'Buc for life,' retires from NFL

10 months agoSports : Game On!

It's been two years since Eric LeGrand was paralyzed at Rutgers. Today, he retired from the NFL.

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