F.Chowds Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Jets linebacker Bart Scott is launching a clothing line called “Can’t Wait,” in what sounds at first like an attempt to cash in on the catchphrase he spontaneously coined in an interview with ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio during the playoffs. But Scott, who applied for a trademark on the phrase “Can’t Wait” in March, told NFL.com he’s planning to donate the proceeds to a fund for the medical care for former Rutgers linebacker Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in a game last year. Scott said he doesn’t know LeGrand personally but was moved by hearing about how he has returned to class at Rutgers and kept a positive attitude. “I’ve never met him but I heard he’s a great kid,” Scott told NFL.com. “He has a lot of concerns and needs right now, but I know someday he will walk, and that’s something I can’t wait for.” The clothing line will feature three original designs, and Scott said he’ll produce 1,200 shirts at first and see how sales go. “All the proceeds from the first run will go to LeGrand to help him,” Scott said. “I want to do something for him, to help him. I hope we’ll sell out the shirts quickly so we can get the money to him because things are expensive with his care, and I know there are money needs. For instance, he needs to refit the doors at his house for his wheelchair.” Hearing about LeGrand’s situation touched Scott personally because Scott has a cousin who was paralyzed in a shooting four years ago. Scott said he’s excited about what the “Can’t Wait” line can do for LeGrand. “I want to be able to see him lead his team on the field someday,” Scott said. “That’s something I’m looking forward to and I just hope to help him get there.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 That's awesome to hear that Scott is doing that, and all the more reason to want to get one of these shirts. Anyone know when / how they're going to be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 It has been said here many times.... Bart Scott is the friggin man !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thats awesome!!! Would be cooler if he was just donating to spinal cord research in general and not just a player...but great gesture either way. Its a shame how little attention spinal cord research gets in this country compared to the amount of people impacted. Other disabilities get so much more attention, its truly a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just graduated from Rutgers. Met LeGrand on several occasions. I'm a Jets fan. I'll be getting some Can't Wait gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 1,200? That's a pretty limited run. Going to have to really stay on top of these to nab one prob. If he sold these things at Homecoming he could sell 5,000 easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Anyone know when / how they're going to be available? I don't know. But I can't wait. See what I did there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 So glad Bart Scott is a Jet. Awesome crazy human being. Need shirt now!! Anyone find them please post a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I don't know. But I can't wait. See what I did there? Do me a favor and just slap yourself across the face for that, and save me the trouble of going out to Queens on the way home from work to do it, because somebody certainly needs to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 How or where can the shirts be purchased? Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 way to go bart, totally super awesome !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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