Among the widespread outpouring of support this week for paralyzed Rutgers lineman Eric LeGrand, Pittsburgh went the extra mile ahead of today's noon kickoff at Heinz Field, the Scarlet Knights' first game since LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck down on a kickoff in last week's overtime win over Army. The university set up a "Pitt is pulling for Eric LeGrand" banner on campus that collected thousands of signatures, and deployed Panther athletes in other sports to hand out stickers to fans of both sides with the same message. Rutgers players are wearing helmets with the word "Believe" written above the facemask
Is less symbolic gestures, the university has set up a trust fund in LeGrand's name, to which well-wishers can make donations here (as well as watch a fairly devastating video that was shot as a feel-good feature with LeGrand and his family earlier this year). A local business owned by a former Scarlet Knight mascot is also selling t-shirts to benefit LeGrand, available here.
Coach Greg Schiano said there was no update on LeGrand's condition on Wednesday, after the crucial 72-hour window following the injury had closed.
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