Former WVU QB Clint Trickett starting coaching career

Former West Virginia quarterback Clint Trickett wanted to become a coach when his playing days were over and it appears he didn't have to wait long to be one.

Fox Sports reported Tuesday night that Trickett was set to be the quarterbacks coach at East Mississippi Community College. Trickett then confirmed the news on Twitter Wednesday afternoon.

Trickett was forced to retire from football in December after suffering five concussions in 14 months. In his career at Florida State and West Virginia, Trickett threw for 5.837 yards, 32 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

His father, Rick, is the offensive line coach at Florida State.

EMCC has won three of the last four NJCAA football championships. Ole Miss QB Bo Wallace played there before he went to the Rebels and so did Chad Kelly, who is transferring to Ole Miss for the 2015 season. Kelly, who has had a couple tumultuous off-field incidents, spent a year at EMCC after he parted ways with Clemson.

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