The former quarterback controversy update: Larry Woody, writing this morning in the Tennessean, has an understatement-for-the-ages from head coach Phil Fulmer about Rick Clausen’s performance in last night’s game: “I may have underestimated him a lot. Obviously.”
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Tennessee football, here is the quote Fulmer should have provided the press: “I’d like to get down on my knees and thank Rick because he’s the only reason I won’t find a ‘For Sale’ sign on my front lawn tomorrow morning. I’ve decided to name him starting quarterback for life. Oh, did I mention retiring his jersey?”
