College football is a business that is all about the results. Unfortunately, when those results are lacking or uninspiring, there's a possibility of forced change to a coaching staff or roster. With the regular season wrapping up, adjustments are already beginning around the country with some programs looking to shake things up.
On Sunday morning, the Marshall Thundering Herd decided to fire multiple members of their coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, wide receivers coach Jovon Bouknight, offensive line coach Bill Legg, and linebackers coach Shannon Morrison. The news was confirmed to WOWK 13 News's Cassidy Wood by head coach Charles Huff.
The move ends Trickett's two-year stint as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Thundering Herd. Overall, he had been with the program since 2021, originally being hired as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator.
Marshall ranks No. 87 in total offense after averaging 357.8 yards per game through 12 contests. The Thundering Herd finished the regular season with the second-most turnovers in the country with 17 interceptions and 11 fumbles lost while also surrendering 30 sacks (tied for No. 91 in the nation).
The offense got off to a hot start but had plenty of struggles during the middle of the season as the program went on a five-game losing streak. Marshall scored under ten points in four of its final eight contests, including a 28-0 shutout loss to South Alabama on November 18.
It probably won't take Trickett to find another position as an up-and-comer in the coaching profession. He's previously spent time with East Mississippi Community College and Florida Atlantic. Trickett coached tight ends (2017-19) and quarterbacks (2020) while in Boca Raton under former head coaches Lane Kiffin and Willie Taggart.
Trickett signed with Florida State in 2010 after a standout prep career at local North Florida Christian High School. He spent most of his time as a backup but did end up stepping in for two starts when starting quarterback EJ Manuel was injured in 2011. Following three seasons with the program, Trickett elected to transfer to West Virginia, ending his time in Tallahassee after completing 66/106 passes for 947 yards with seven touchdowns to four interceptions.
Though he dealt with injuries during his two years with the Mountaineers, Trickett completed 404/652 passes for 4,890 yards with 25 touchdowns to 17 interceptions.
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