Vandy likely without season-long starter at QB for finale

In what could be his final game as Vanderbilt’s head coach, Robbie Caldwell could be without his starting quarterback for the first time this season. Starter Larry Smith is suffering from both an elbow and knee injury, although the latter injury is what will likely keep the junior off the field for the regular-season finale against Wake Forest. Jared Funk took most of the reps with the first-team offense Wednesday, and appears to be in line for the start. Funk, though, is dealing with his own injury issue; the senior tweaked his left knee after replacing Smith last weekend, but appears to be ready to go a week later. "I woke up Sunday and could barely walk. Two days later, I feel fine," Funk said Tuesday. "This past weekend was nice. I got a chance to get in and get comfortable rather than just three or four plays and I’m out. Hopefully I get another shot at it this weekend."