Tennessee's Two Freshman QBs Likely Out

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Both of Tennessee&#39;s freshman quarterbacks may be out for the Cotton Bowl.<br> <br> Junior Rick Clausen will start as planned in Saturday&#39;s game against Texas A&M (7-4).<br> <br> The Vols (9-3) had hoped freshman Brent Schaeffer would be able to play some after returning for the first time since breaking his collarbone Oct. 30 at South Carolina.<br> <br> But Schaeffer has been unable to practice in Texas because of with flu-like symptoms. <br> <br> Coach Phillip Fulmer said on Monday that Schaeffer was &#34;day-to-day,&#34; and hoped he would practice Tuesday.<br> <br> &#34;Outside (Tuesday) it&#39;s going to be very difficult for him to be able to play. I&#39;m hopeful to get him back. If we get him back (Tuesday) or maybe even Wednesday and Thursday if (he) can practice, he might be able to help us,&#34; Fulmer said. &#34;But it&#39;s almost beyond the point now where he can&#39;t get enough work to get it done. It&#39;s unfortunate.&#34;<br> <br> Schaeffer was able to practice in Knoxville, Tenn., before the players went home for Christmas. Tennessee began practice here on Sunday.<br> <br> The Vols&#39; other freshman QB - Erik Ainge - hasn&#39;t played since separating his shoulder against Notre Dame on Nov. 6. He will not play in the Cotton Bowl, Fulmer said. <br> <br> Clausen has started the last three games in place of the freshmen.