🏈 WVU QB Clint Trickett retires after five concussions in 14 months

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West Virginia quarterback Clint Trickett will not play in the Liberty Bowl against Texas A&M on Dec. 29, coach Dana Holgorsen said Friday.

Trickett suffered a concussion on Nov. 20 against Kansas and was previously cleared to play in the bowl, but Skyler Howard will now step in as it appears Trickett made a decision that's best for his future.

A senior, Trickett said he's suffered five concussions in the past 14 months and hid two of those injuries from trainers.

Trickett will retire from football and begin a coaching career, he said.

After the announcement, Trickett's brother Travis, who is a coach at Samford University, Tweeted this in support of Clint:

 

[TerryP]

One heck of a talent.

It's too bad he didn't think of me and my taking WVU over A&M before making this decision.

 

[UAgrad93]

I hate it for him. I am happy though, that he still has enough about him to realize he needs to step away for his best interest in the future. I think the kid will make a fine coach.

 

[alabama mike]

Best of luck to this young man in the future. I am sure he had a difficult time trying to decide what was best for him. It I feel he made a very mature decision.

 

[rick4bama]

best of luck to him.

 

[bama alum]

I know that's eating him up inside not to play in the bowl game, but this is the right decision for him.

 

[TheChief]

What a selfish person...

Just kidding. I wish him the best. I bet he does make a good coach.

 

[psychojoe]

Best to him in his future career. I know that this was a tough decision.

My only regret is I wanted to see how much he would light up the Aggies pathetic D.

 

[TerryP]

Word has it he's applying for a GA position with the staff...as in our staff.

 

[bama alum]

Word has it he's applying for a GA position with the staff...as in our staff.

Wonder if he's also applying with WVU and F$U

 

[TerryP]

Wonder if he's also applying with WVU and F$U

I'd doubt it. He's been in both systems and with his desire to get into coaching I'd think he would want exposure to a different philosophy.