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MikeCheck: Tennessee State draws strength on Abercrombie’s progress from critical head injury

MEMPHIS – On several nights over the past two weeks, no matter how physically and emotionally draining times have been, Rod Reed’s work day has ended with a trip to Vanderbilt Medical Center.

And each time, a little more hope is restored.

That was the case again the other night, when the Tennessee State football coach drew upon another source of energy he probably never knew existed. Another crucial college football game is only a few days away. But the only battle that truly matters to most in the program and many throughout the Nashville community is the one that involves TSU linebacker Christion Abercrombie’s fight for his life.