Titans game ball goes to coach fighting cancer
Jeff Fisher had only one game ball to hand out after Tennessee ended a six-game skid, and his football has gone to his offensive coordinator who keeps coaching despite being treated for cancer.
Fisher said Mike Heimerdinger has been in a ''battle for your life so come on up.'' Fisher gave Heimerdinger the ball and hugged his friend. The Titans gave Heimerdinger a loud round of applause, and he quietly said, ''Thanks.''
The Titans (6-8) posted video of the moment on their website after Tennessee's 31-17 win over Houston on Sunday.
Heimerdinger was diagnosed with cancer Nov. 24. He hasn't missed a game yet while undergoing treatment.