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Rutgers' LeGrand tells grads anything is possible (Yahoo Sports)
Paralyzed former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand implored his fellow graduates to remember that anything is possible in an emotional speech Sunday during the university's commencement ceremony. LeGrand, who suffered a paralyzing injury during a 2010 game, was dressed in a cap and gown and drew long and loud cheers during his speech to the Class of 2014. He told the crowd to remember that ''anything is truly possible in this world.'' After LeGrand spoke, Rutgers President Robert Barchi announced that former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean, the event's keynote speaker, had asked that his $35,000 speaking fee be used to establish a scholarship fund in honor of LeGrand and the entire graduating class. School officials initially announced that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would give the keynote address. More...
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