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Trauma from a life changing event is something very unique to every individual who is steered into a new direction in life. In the time following a tackle on special teams for former Rutgers defenseman Eric LeGrand, who was given a minuscule chance of ever walking again, it is his faith in God that helps him see things in a new light.
Eric LeGrand is the New Jersey man who played football for Rutgers until an injury during a 2010 game left him paralyzed.
He recently shared an incredible video of himself.
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about what an inspiration Eric LeGrand has been to so many people. LeGrand, paralyzed while playing football for Rutgers 18 months ago, was recently awarded an NFL contract by former Rutgers and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano. I had the honor to meet both at this weekend's NJ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
We reported to you yesterday that Greg Schiano, former Rutgers and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers head football coach, was instrumental in signing Eric LeGrand to a professional contract. LeGrand, paralyzed a year and a half ago during a Rutgers game, has been nothing short of inspirational, and I had to get my two cents in about this chapter of his amazing story.