LeGrand blindsided by Rutgers' commencement decision


Eric LeGrand (52) posses for a photo with Rutgers teammates before a game against Cincinnati at Rutgers Stadium on November 19, 2011. (Patrick McDermott / Getty Images / )


The Newark Star-Ledger reports: Eric LeGrand, a former Rutgers defensive tackle paralyzed in a 2010 game, was searching for answers Monday after first being asked to deliver the keynote speech at the university's May 18 commencement, and then being told less than 48 hours later that the school had 'decided to go in another direction for political reasons.'LeGrand said he was pleased to be asked to fill in after former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice backed out because of controversy about her selection. But before he could formally accept, LeGrand was told that Rutgers instead had decided to go with former Gov. Tom Kean.Get the full story: NJ.com


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