High school players around the state of New Jersey will get to pay tribute to Rutgers University junior defensive tackle Eric LeGrand who was paralyzed from the neck down during a kickoff against Army last Saturday.
Their helmets will feature Eric LeGrand's No. 52 in Rutgers' scarlet color.
The idea came from LeGrand's alma mater, Colonia ((NJ)) High School.
"I don't think it's as much for his football as for what a great kid he is," Colonia head coach Ben LaSala told The Home News Tribune of East Brunswick. "I just think that's where this outpouring comes from."
Riddell reps are saying that they're printing in the neighborhood of 11,000 stickers for use in the northeast by high schools.
A store in New Brunswick is breaking out their printers to benefit LeGrand with the following designs. Pick them up from Scarlet Fever here...
Proceeds go to a fund for LeGrand...
Here was local reaction from Pitt, thanks to our friends at nj.com
Rutgers gave up 27 straight points to Pitt, losing 41-21...
| An emotional day as Rutgers and Pittsburgh football honor Eric LeGrand |
And here's a feature Rutgers put together on LeGrand at the beginning of the season...
Required viewing...
If you should be inclined to donate to the LeGrands...
“Eric LeGrand Believe Fund”
PNC Wealth Management
Attn: Kimberly G. Kingsland, Senior Trust Advisor
One Palmer Square Suite 201
Princeton, NJ 08542
The HQ will keep you posted on his progress...
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