Backup quarterback Willy Korn said Wednesday the shoulder he injured in the Furman game continues to bother him on deep throws, but Clemson coach Tommy Bowden said Willy Korn's playing status for the remainder of the season will be "based on what's best for Clemson."

"It's sore. Deep throws hurts," Willy Korn said. "We're not really sure what contact would do to it."

Willy Korn said Tribble Reese has taken snaps with the second team in practice, but Bowden said no decision has been made about whether he'll ask the NCAA to grant Willy Korn a medical redshirt.

"Willy and I talked this week like we talk every week," Bowden said. "We're going to end up doing what's best for Clemson."

Willy Korn has maintained that he's still No. 2 behind starter Cullen Harper.

"Coach Bowden is going to make the decision," he said. "I'm going to do whatever I can to help the program. That's all I've done ever since I've been here."

The shoulder was injured during the Furman game, his second appearance of the season. The following week Bowden said he hoped to get Willy Korn "meaningful" playing time.

Willy Korn said the decision was "not in my hands."

"I came here because I have faith in the coaches. I trust in them," he said. "They're going to make the best decision for me and the team."

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