Here's a video that should bring a smile to the face of any Rutgers football fan:

Eric LeGrand, 4 1/2 years after suffering a paralyzing injury in a Scarlet Knights win over Army at MetLife Stadium, socialized a video Tuesday night that showed him bending forward while sitting in his wheelchair.

Consider this just the latest milestone for the former Rutgers football defensive tackle who was given a 0-to-5 percent chance to regain neurological function after he sustained his spinal cord injury.

Working on getting these back muscles stronger...little by little. Still as motivated as ever. Love ya'll #bELieve pic.twitter.com/cOsMWOJ8Jk — Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) April 21, 2015

LeGrand, a nationally recognized figure in raising awareness for spinal cord injury research, has another busy weekend on tap as he joins Chris Carlin in the booth to call the Scarlet-White spring game action Friday night for the Big Ten Network.

On Sunday, LeGrand will be honored by the New York Red Bulls for his charitable efforts. The Harrison-based Major League Soccer franchise will shine light on spinal cord injury research with Wings For Life Night in support of spinal cord injury research.

In partnership with Team LeGrand and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the Red Bulls franchise is encouraging fans to use the promo code RBWFL when purchasing tickets to its game versus the Los Angeles Galaxy, with $3 from every purchase going directly to the Wings for Life Foundation.



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