The paralyzed football player says Pernetti is a great person.
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…
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
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
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...
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
Olympic sprinter Lolo Jones accidentally tweeted an insensitive remark to paralyzed former football player Eric LeGrand.
Lolo stuck her foot in her mouth.
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
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
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Revered for his inspirational attitude since becoming paralyzed while playing football for Rutgers
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 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
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.
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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
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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
Eric LeGrand wanted to race Lolo Jones in his wheelchair. The American hurdler didn't know LeGrand's condition
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
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
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
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
It's been two years since Eric LeGrand was paralyzed at Rutgers. Today, he retired from the NFL.