Rutgers junior defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is paralyzed

[peanutboy0921]

seriously this is super depressing. you make it look as if the kid died.

[upbrownie22]

This kid was a nice and well manered kid no doubt he would have been in the nfl!!! Such a sad story.

[garglesf]

the same thing happened with my best friends dad execpt he was on a family vacation getting ready to go coach a division 1 girls basketball team but while he changing a tire a drunk fucking gay ass retarded 17 yr old rammed the back of his car paralyzing him

[WilburWildcat99]

this music is uplifting what are u talking about?

[drpepperrulez0]

its sad and dis music is more sad its not helping

[MaxBrahh]

I hope the 12 Dickheads who disliked this get paralyzed.

[9737149179172lov]

what is the name of this song

[44foggell]

is there a medical reason for why his legs stayed up for a few seconds? just wondering because it looked very odd.

[PD5353]

@44foggell it happens to fighters when their unconscience and its just a reaction, i think it has sumthing to do with nerves? idk am a 15 year old who was in biology so idk lol

[VYFTW10]

@44foggell im assuming its some variation of a fencing response. not sure though.

[76DHerrick]

@44foggell when you get knocked out your muscles all flex and you lose control of your muscles.

[klayman2]

@44foggell being paralyzed happens practically instantly when it's caused by a hit like that.

[footballkid8866]

as a player this is the shit that scars the hell out of you

[vampirehunterme]

i wont say it was his fault nor anyone elses fault. this was a freak accident. but if anything good comes from this it will be not only that he can walk again but that players will stop tackling head first. It is a highschool fundemental that you always keep your head up when you tackle. i just hope he will be okay

[xzu]

well that's the risk you take in this game. no need to feel sorry for him.

[pnull]

You are not helping this kid by putting up this very depressing music

[misfitsruby]

@pnull i lol'd at your comment lol

[madkisser915]

Of today's medical technology are so in advance, I really believe that, Mr. Eric LeGrand will walk again. A former Penn State player, Adam Taliaferro was in the same situation over 10 years ago. He is now walking. Eric, have faith. You will walk again ......Best of luck to you.

[bagofbarn]

lol....yo I LOL'd. Did any body else fucking LOL'd????

[hotnoodletuna]

My thoughts and prayers are with him and his families. Young players, though, this video is why your coaches teach you the importance of keeping your head up and looking through the tackles you make.

[hotnoodletuna]

Just a very sad thing all around. My prayers are with him and his family, The video of that moment should be shown to kids all over the country to illustrate the importance of good technique when hitting. Coaches start young teaching you to "bull" your neck when hitting for a reason. May he walk again

[jakealope116]

Just awful :(

Pray for LeGrand!

[intrigid]

I read a report today saying that he still has no movement or sensation after 6 days. This is terrible news and a grim prognosis. What a horrible situation all around and I can only hope for some kind of amazing turnaround.

[BroncoTopDog1]

my thoughts and prayers are with you eric and your family...GOD BLESS!!!

[Greefus]

hope you get better eric

[grandmarkai]

anotha brotha in trouble

[johnhurt888]

damn thats good if he can move his toe now.

[donnyob123]

God Bless You Eric. Peace and Love to you.

[tonkatuff54]

this man may never walk again and all of you are whinning at each other like 5th grade girls? give him some respect and just gtfo.

[ntnbear]

I pray for this mans stregnth AND hope that this reminds us that athletes give it there ALL to play at collegiate and pro levels, with great pressures' . I'm glad to see so many different posts NOT of his injury but all the others....gives perspective of the kind of man he is. GOD be to GLORY in Jesus Christ. Be there for him Amen.

[munchonmadick]

funny shit

[Billabongg2011]

@munchonmadick i'm atheist, and even i know you're going to hell.

[hy3unit]

i dont know much about college football but i am a big nfl fan. this just crushed me hearing and reading about this, to someone so young and his whole life infront of him and such a terrible thing had to happen, please god help this man get back on his feet

[chitownbeatdown24]

@quentinsparks23 You're heartless.

[captain3xtreme]

I find it so arrogant that people think they are actually helping when they pray, you are not helping at all you know.

All you can do is hope it isn't permanent.

[foilseal]

@ipokedeadthings did your parents forget to hug you ?

[SouthSideStream]

well pray for him

[GenerationLost92]

@quentinsparks23 you're a fucking prick bro!

[nam1971]

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP

[BaneOfXistence4]

I was at this game with my uncle. Once we saw that collision, we knew it would be bad. Then we saw them bringing the stretcher out and then we really got worried.

He might be paralyzed for only a couple of weeks. But I hope he gets better in time for Christmas.

[tributevideography]

whats with the music??? He's not dead you fuckin ass clown.

[jimbow0512]

i feel bad for him but its kinda his fault when i started to play football that's one of the first things i learned never tackle with your head down but fell better

[igfromthe323]

Damn injuries such as this one is the reason to why I stopped playing football. When I was playing junior college I use to feel a sharp pain in my neck every time I made a tackle and due to this pain I stop playing football. People if you feel something is not right stop playing football is a very violent sport and people suffer career ending injuries all the time. So be careful please

[4jane2man0]

@igfromthe323 im not trying to be a dick but if you stop playin isnt that already career ending? lol just saying, and i agree with you 100% on that

[katie1741]

i was at this game too. its hard. my family knows his family. hes such a nice guuy and does not deserve this. my prayers go out to him and his family. #52 for the nation but #30 in my heart.

[astroboy315]

@quentinsparks23 Shut it, douchefuck.

[londonjig]

Mike Utley

[JR08620]

This is a really sad story. I wonder what is his real chance of making back to just stand and walk again.

This kids life is forever changed. It is terrible.

Does anyone remember all of the kids over the year in college football who were paralyzed?

I remember there was a kid from OLE MISS. There is a foundation started by Nick Bocanti's son. I hope that both families will meet.

[cavaliers60]

@JR08620 If he is getting feeling in his hands and able to move his big toe, there is a good chance he might walk again.  It's just hard to tell.

[dnalra]

@quentinsparks23 You're an idiot.

[GenerationLost92]

@quentinsparks23 hows that funny?

[emersonvestal]

not a fan but I hate to see this happen to anyone playing football. Hope he gets better soon!!

[foilseal]

@ipokedeadthings if i were as ugly as you, id probably be angry too

[cheyguy2308]

@Manofbegging the joke wasn't funny, but I don't believe in that "too soon" sh*t....if it's an offensive joke, it's an offensive joke no matter WHEN it's said. However, you are right about one thing......the majority of the people that are spewing their sainthood at you are probably 10 times worse human beings than you. At least you're up front.

[serialjigga]

This video is in poor taste. The music selection is awful too.

[wobblecam]

@serialjigga You are in poor taste to make such a ridiculous comment after something so tragic

[PrettifulMakup]

@serialjigga I think it is just one individuals way of paying tribute or showing compassion. I really don't think it is up to us to say what is in poor taste...all we can do is pray for this young man.

[LUNDUNA1]

So sad but there is always an element of danger in any sport that is played.

[dhogie310]

I was at this game with my friend who is the brother of Charlie Noonan #96 and starting noseguard for rutgers. When Eric went down he never moved. His mom was in the row behind me and I felt so bad for her that she had to watch him go down like that. My prayers r with u Eric and ur family.

[Bighugz75]

my thoughts and prayers goes out to Eric's family...this is a tough thing to happen to anyone...

[camhirtle]

This is awful. It brings everyone to the reality that although our teams do battle on the field, we all have the same love for the game and this kind of injury is not only devastating to the team it is devastating for the sport itself. This guy has a family and friends and his dreams were just ripped away from him in split second. My thoughts and best wishes go out to him and his relatives. Show this man the compassion you would your own child.

[seeitintime]

Any coward clown who thinks stuff like this is a joke or a game man up put your face to your words! I am sure you wont because only a sub human clown would mock another humans pain, There is a family behind that man you jerks he played a game he loved with all he had, same as anyone does what he loves with all he has. But fell free to man up if you want to disrespect this man and his family and state where u from and who you are & I am sure you will get fan mail!!

[seeitintime]

Any coward clown who thing stuff like this is a joke or a game man up put you face to your words! I am sure you wont because only a sun human clown would mock another humans pain, There is a family behind that man you jerks he played with a game he loved with all he had, same as anyone does what he loves with all he haves. But fell free to man up if you want to disrespect this man and his family and state where u from and who you are & I am sure you will get fan mail!!

[seeitintime]

Yo it is not how you go down brother it is how you get up!! Stay strong you know what you need to do!! Get right and understand life is bigger then what we think!!

[Clay4legacy]

Praying for you bro......

[LTlKUSHl21]

i rarely watch college 'ball but when i seen this on ESPN i was shocked,and knew immediately something was wrong..Do any you guys know whats that thing called when Kevin Everett got injured and they like cooled his body down to reverse the paralys?

[TiaA32]

@LTlKUSHl21-You might be referring to a hyperbaric chamber. It allows more oxygen to be absorbed by tissue/muscles, ect to help with recovery of severe injuries. I haven't checked but that might be what you are thinking of. My heart goes out to the family.

[YorySesca]

Football, even though I watch it and it may be my favorite team sport, because most other team sports are boring and have seasons that are too long, is kind of a dumb sport to play. Played a little in high school and guys that risk life and limb for a game, got to question their intellect a little.

[NyBob85]

I was at this game. It's really terrifying to see something like this in person. Just awful.

The latest news is that Eric is feeling sensation in his fingers and is able to move his big toe, which are both very positive signs. With any luck he will walk again. God bless him and his family.

[tlambert]

@NyBob85 That is great news! Our prayers to him and his family.

[cavaliers60]

@NyBob85 That is a good sign, but he's got a good ways to go. Hopefully he fully recovers, but it will take time. Most likely this is the end of his Football career, but let's hope not.

[harris300]

@NyBob85 Do you have a link to an article for the update you're talking about?

[MuzicRemixez]

@NyBob85 Dude thanx for your comment. Really means a lot to him and his fam.

[2420Venom]

@NyBob85 its very sad

[chitownbeatdown24]

Get well soon Eric, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Buckeyes202]

Damn bro I feel so depressed after this...hope somehow it's not permanent and can recover.

[ununderstood69]

im sorry but a D! athlete should know better than lead with your head. it seeing things like this that i think schools that arent gonna focus all their efforts on football shouldnt be allowed to have a program.

[ea5tw1ck]

Erics our hometown hero here in colonia... Colonia high school football program has you in our prayers eric.

[jrshooter17]

Pretty hard to find any reason why people like you should be allowed near computers, Manofbegging.

My prayers go out to the young man.

[damiensongs]

sad story

[ssean1290]

manofbegging you're a fuckin jerkoff dude

[Manofbegging]

@ssean1290 Did you get the joke?

What do you call a paraplegic that was attacked by a lion? Claude.

Too soon, I guess.  Well, he'll get to watch a lot of tv. Always look on the bright side of life!

[horseA123]

@Manofbegging I second ssean1290's opinion. What a waste of life you are. Go tell your stupid joke to Eric's family and get their opinion. I hope he has big brothers. Apparently, your parents taught you nothing about respect for other human beings. I love your jokes about other people's mothers, when yours so obviously was unavailable to teach you anything. I'm sorry your parents didn't love you enough to instill human kindness.

[EyeofPassionVideo]

@Manofbegging You definitly lack the understanding to know what a heartless piece of shit you are. One Day You will Know Pain & That day you will likely feel very alone with an attitude like yours

[foilseal]

@EyeofPassionVideo you sound like a faggot

[Manofbegging]

@EyeofPassionVideo Tell it to someone else. Fuck wad wanted to go bash his head for coach. Now he'll live with the consequences. Life is cruel. So fuck you and your I'm a good person schtick. People like you who pretend to be good are actually the worst son of a bitches around.

[JenniferRose5958]

@Manofbegging this guy is paralyzed maybe for the REST of his life. . . and you think that joke is funny. WTF is wrong with people today. Bullying and picking on people like it's so hilarious. It's alright cause KARMA will come back around to you one day. . . and you won't be laughing anymore.

[neilzep]

@JenniferRose5958 yep,you tell the punk woman.

[G4TVFANATIC]

Poor guy WHY THE FUCK DOES SHIT LIKE THIS HAPPEN! MAN HE HAD A GREAT LIFE AHEAD Of HIM! I Hate sports because of this

[Manofbegging]

@G4TVFANATIC He has shown great resolve already. This morning he was seen doing bench presses with his tongue. He is determined to come back and be the first paralytic to play. Imagine him running down the field, er, tonguing down the field! The spirit of man never ceases to amaze me.

[4jane2man0]

@Manofbegging i kinda wish i knew you... so my fist can introduce your nose to the back of your head... stupid prick

[Manofbegging]

@4jane2man0 Ohhhhh internet tuff guy... Fuck off, and tell your mom to shave her back.

[chitownbeatdown24]

@Manofbegging Nice comment on my channel. I appreciate it, real classy.

[chitownbeatdown24]

@Manofbegging OK, whatever you say. I'm not sure what you're trying to accomplish here...

[4jane2man0]

@Manofbegging ironic how you call me the tuff guy but i garuntee if you wer in a room with this mans teamates and family you wouldnt say a word, so PLEASE for your own sake GET A LIFE and dont comment back because youll just be proving the point that you have no life, and honestly like many others here i feel bad for you...

[Manofbegging]

@4jane2man0 If I wanted to hear from assholes, I'd fart.

[4jane2man0]

@Manofbegging tsk tsk.... OOHHH!!!!! i get it your a twelve year old needy of attention, well you got it.. do you feel better now?

[Manofbegging]

@4jane2man0 I've crapped better turds than you.

[4jane2man0]

@Manofbegging too bad you already said that to someone on here jackass

[romeosmine]

My prayers are with Eric and his family....and praying for a remarkable recovery! God Bless & stay strong!

[G4TVFANATIC]

@Manofbegging Too soon for mom to be getting in the hoe buisness she sucks so many dicks that her saliva glands produce sperm now i dont care if your moms dead or not nor your family pussy if it happende to you i would piss on your face and sit there and let you take it bitch

[Manofbegging]

@G4TVFANATIC I'm sorry, I had a difficult time understanding your post. Did you say you taste jizz every time you kiss your mom? Listen, fuck nuts. I've crapped better turds than you.

[Sutt02]

@Manofbegging just to let u know...ur a piece of shit

[Manofbegging]

@Sutt02 Don't get down on me for trying to lift the spirits around here!

[Manofbegging]

@GodKing804 If that means like your father. No thanks, I'm not gay. But that is a sweet offer.

[chitownbeatdown24]

@Manofbegging You're a heartless, lifeless, disgusting, scummy, rotten person.

May God have mercy on your soul.

[foilseal]

@chitownbeatdown24 chicago is for faggots

[chitownbeatdown24]

@foilseal Very intelligent comment.....

This is a serious situation, please try to treat it as one.

[foilseal]

@chitownbeatdown24 it appears you troll vids about injured atheletes. you get off on this? fukn freak

[chitownbeatdown24]

@foilseal I've never "trolled videos" about injured athletes. I feel bad for Eric and his family. You're the one talking noise on here. Get real.

[foilseal]

@chitownbeatdown24 yeah, i'm sorry.

[chitownbeatdown24]

@foilseal It's cool.

[oGWarr]

@Manofbegging what do you call a fucking retard? manofbegging

[RSH60C]

i was at this game yesterday and when this hit happend there was the initial yelling because of how loud the hit was but after that you could have probably heard a pin drop in that stadium because it just went silent when peole saw him not moving

[berrylium1]

hang in there dude. my prayers.

[latinavixn]

Absolutely horrible. Its a reminder though of how quickly our lives can change in an instant. Prayers for his recovery and strength to him and his family, I cant imagine what theyre going through right now.

[MangerGamal]

i'm Ahmed from Egypt i just saw the news and i feel really bad for this man .... although i don't know him or even like football.

[6ft7inHIBread]

This reminds me of Adam Taliaferro and the career ending injury he suffered in a game for Penn State ten years ago. He turned out to be an incredible success story - made a full functional recovery, graduated from Penn State, earned his J.D. from Rutgers, and is a motivational speaker today.

My thoughts are with Eric and his family, friends, teammates, and the mourning Scarlet Nation.

[timothonics]

Man i hope its not permanently for the rest of his life

[AntoineWinfield]

aww man that sucks i just found out about this