Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano says it’s not appropriate now to update the medical status of Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed from the neck down while making a tackle.
Schiano was asked during a conference call Monday if LeGrand had experienced movement or feeling since he was injured two days ago during the Scarlet Knights 23-20 win over Army.
The coach wants to refrain from giving daily medical updates but will provide information when appropriate, he said.
LeGrand was hurt in the fourth quarter against Army while making a tackle on Malcolm Brown on the kickoff return after Rutgers tied the score at 17.
The junior defensive tackle lay on the turf for at least five minutes while medical and emergency personnel treated him and players on both teams watched.
LeGrand’s family thanked fans for keeping the Avenel, N.J. native in their hearts.
“We want to say thank you to everyone for all of your prayers, kind words, and well wishes,” the LeGrand family said through a school press release. “We appreciate every single thought. Eric is in good spirits and we are praying for a full recovery.”
