NFC’s Trickett chooses FSU
By Aimee Sachs DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER
Shortly after North Florida Christian quarterback Clint Trickett announced his commitment to Florida State on the NFC practice field Wednesday night, a little fan jumped into his arms.
QB Clint Trickett
That fan was 4-year-old Ethan Fisher, the youngest son of Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher. Fisher’s wife, Candi was on hand for the announcement with Ethan and 8-year-old Trey Fisher.
The Fisher and Trickett families have been friends for years as both husbands have worked together in various coaching jobs.
Tara Trickett, Clint’’s mother, was subtly decked out in a Florida State shirt and Seminole necklace. Dad Rick couldn’t make it because he was at coaching Florida State’s offensive line in practice.
“He really, really thought it over,” Tara Trickett said of her son’s choice.
Clint said he made his decision Tuesday night and told Jimbo Fisher at his office at Doak Campbell Stadium.
“He tried not to jump out of his chair,” Clint Trickett said. “He was pretty excited. He was all for it, to say the least.”
But will Trickett’s family ties and relationship with Fisher translate into preferential treatment?
Tricketts have unique recruiting experience
FSU offensive line coach, Rick, helps his son, senior NFC QB Clint, find the right college
By Steve Ellis • DEMOCRAT SENIOR WRITER • August 23, 2009
The conversation between the visiting prospect’s family and the interested college coach began typically enough. But at some point Clint Trickett understood the inevitable would happen. That’s because his father wasn’t just any father to head coaches such as Arkansas’ Bobby Petrino.
Dad was respected Florida State offensive line coac
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h Rick Trickett, and well-known to recruiters from Arkansas, Louisville, Georgia and Wake Forest.
“They tried to do their best that he was a recruit’s father and not a fellow coach,” Clint Trickett said. “They tried their best but they always ended talking football there at the end. I was pretty much expecting that.”
The North Florida Christian senior, considered by some recruiting analysts as the state’s best quarterback, flew with his father to Arkansas during the spring to watch the Razorbacks work out for two days. On a previous trip there with his mother, Tara, he was offered a scholarship.
Rick Trickett also accompanied his son to Louisville, Georgia, Auburn and Wake Forest – all but Wake Forest for camps.
The highly sought recruit, who led NFC to the Class 1A state title last season, also took trips to Florida and South Florida, both FSU opponents this season. On those trips, dad stayed home while mom accompanied Clint.
“He didn’t want to cause any problems,” Clint said.
Plus, Clint Trickett has found his mother to be a valued participant on trips that also included his stops at Louisville and Auburn.
“She knows a lot of football. She’s been in the game just as long as my dad,” he said. “She pointed out some good stuff to me and I’ll listen to her, too.”
NFC Clint Trickett Q & A
- QB Clint Trickett
By Johnny Cofield
NFC Clint Trickett Q & A
4Quatersonline visited with Clint Tricket at NFC’s passing league last Thursday .Last season, Clint threw for 2,400 yards for 24 touchdowns, made 8 interceptions and rushed for 400 yards. He is one of Florida’s hottest prospects. In between 7 on 7 games, we had a chance to chat about the recruiting process and his upcoming season.
Q. What schools have extended you an offered so far?
A. I have 10 offers right now, Arkansas, Louisville, South Florida, Western Kentucky,
Western Michigan , South Alabama, Central Michigan, Florida International,
Colorado State and South Alabama.
Q. Have you visited any schools yet?
A. I have unofficially visited and camps of Louisville and Tulsa. They did extend offers; My Dad and I are going to Arkansas on Sunday.
Q. When you visit a school what are you looking for?
A. I’m looking at the coach and how he interacts with players and his offensive style. I also would like to play at a BCS school .
Q. What style of offense are you looking to play in?
A. I can play in any system; but prefer drop back pro style. I have also done some zone
read, I’m no Pat White but, I’m ok.
Q. How much influence will your father have in your decision?
A. He will have as much influence as any father would; but he knows that this is my
decision. I’m also going to listen to him because he has been in the game for 37 years.
I’d be stupid not to listen to him.
Q. Is FSU involved with you in anyway and have they expressed an interested?
A. Not really; but that’s OK. I didn’t want to play for my dad anyway. It would be kind
of tough.
Q. In your opinion, are you guys going to win the state championship again?
A. We are going to try. We will take it one game at a time. We have got to stay focused.
We definitely have the ability and a lot of people on offense and defense are
returning. We will see.