Sabrina B. The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance was given to former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand last night at the ESPYS. He is recovering from a spinal cord injury that ended his playing career. “My dream is to get back on my feet and walk again,†he told the audience after a standing ovation. “You can best believe that I’ll never give up.†Check out his full inspirational speech & what some celebs had to say about it:
(Video) Sports: Lil Wayne, D-Wade & More Tweet In Response To Eric LeGrand’s (@EricLeGrand52) Speech at ESPYS
Sports: Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) Lands ‘Subway’ Endorsement Deal
Sabrina B. Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has a new job. The inspirational LeGrand was hired by Subway to appear in television commercials with New York Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck to promote the world’s largest restaurant chain.
NFL: Eric LeGrand Pays Visit To Buccaneers For 1st Time
Sabrina B. Eric LeGrand is making quite an impression on his new teammates. The paralyzed former Rutgers defensive tackle who signed a symbolic contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the club’s training complex for the first time Tuesday. He addressed players following practice and later announced his No. 52 jersey will be sold on the internet with proceeds benefiting spinal cord research.
NFL: Bucs Announce They Have Signed Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) Who Was Paralyzed in 2010
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Love this!!!  In a symbolic gesture, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, whose career was ended by a spinal cord injury, on Wednesday morning.
Paralyzed Rutgers Football Player Eric LeGrand To Lead Rutgers Onto Field vs. WVU
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand will lead the Scarlet Knights on to the field for Saturday’s game against No. 25 West Virginia.
Eric LeGrand Stays Close To Team As Rutgers Radio Analyst
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Paralyzed football player Eric LeGrand will work on the Rutgers Radio Network as an analyst. Coach Greg Schiano announced the move on Tuesday, saying LeGrand will be on the broadcast for a segment during the pregame show, at halftime and on the postgame show for every game this season.
