Cobb Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 TAMPA, Fla. -- 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. LeGrand played for Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers. In an Oct. 16, 2010 game against Army, LeGrand suffered fractures of two vertebrae and a spinal cord injury. LeGrand initially was told he would be a quadriplegic and would have to remain on a ventilator. Five weeks later, LeGrand began breathing on his own. Later, he became able to stand upright with the aid of a metal frame. "Leading up to the draft, I couldn't help but think that this should've been Eric's draft class," Schiano said. "This small gesture is the least we could do to recognize his character, spirit and perseverance. The way Eric lives his life epitomizes what we are looking for in Buccaneer Men." The Bucs also decided to make the signing on May 2, to symbolize LeGrand's college number (52). ESPN.com Such a classy move. Props to Tampa Bay for doing something like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Pretty cool story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 It was probably Schiano's idea. Inspirational story for other people who have suffered a similar injury (not just football). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 That's a great move. I love seeing stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 You don't see nearly enough stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 SchianoHe really is the man. Tremendous gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Very Very Very Classy. Hats off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 This is awesome. Great class act move for the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Very classy act by the Bucs and their organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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