Orlando Magic are taking a close look at Nerlens Noel as possible #1 pick

Sept 8, 2012; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Clint Trickett (9) during the second half of the game against the Savannah State Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

During the Joker Phillips era, Kentucky came to be known as “Punter U”. Could they start to be known as the new “QB U” under Mark Stoops? That is still a bit of a stretch, but it looks like there soon could be a ton of competition to be the UK signal caller. There are reports that FSU QB Clint Trickett is transferring and Kentucky is one of his possible destinations:

"Trickett has earned his bachelor’s degree and is eligible to play immediately. He has two years of eligibility to play but has not decided on a school. Among those that have been mentioned as candidates are Kentucky, West Virginia and South Florida. “After a long meeting with Clint, he expressed he’d like to explore another playing opportunity, and I’ve signed off on his wish,” FSU coach Jimbo Fisher said. “He’s been a part of this program for a long time and we wish nothing but the best for him in his future endeavors.” Trickett, the son of Seminoles offensive line coach Rick Trickett, played in eight games in 2012 and completed 16 of his first 20 passes in his first three games. He finished the season completing 22 of 34 passes for 272 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions as the backup to EJ Manuel. Trickett threw for a career-high 336 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in his first career start at Clemson in 2011, a 35-30 FSU loss. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Trickett is a classic drop-back passer, and he finished his career at FSU completing 66 of 106 passes for 947 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games. He completed 62.3 percent of his passes."

According to Rivals, Trickett was the #36th best pro-style QB in 2010 and a three star recruit. So even if he comes to Kentucky, it looks as he will have to earn the spot or playing time. It will be interesting to see how much interest Mark Stoops shows.

Aug 5, 2011; Lexington, KY USA; Kentucky Wildcats helmet and football sit on the field during media day at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

IF you need proof of how far Kentucky football recruiting has come, look no further than WR Derek Kief. Kief, one of the top WR’s in the country has Alabama, Ohio State, and Kentucky as his top three. Yes, Kentucky. And no, it does not appear that the Twitter campaign to come play WR for the Joker is impacting him. But other Kentucky connections still may:

"“I would say Kentucky is No. 3, but he had definite interest in Kentucky,” said Cincinnati Lasalle High School coach Tom Grippa. “He is 6-5 and runs a 4.5 (second) 40 (yard dash). He is a great receiver and special kid. He is a legit 6-5, is long and can jump and run with great body control.” Kief, who went to the Ohio State spring game instead of UK’s Blue-White Game, has related well with UK assistant coach Vince Marrow, Kentucky’s primary recruiter in Ohio. “Vince offered him early and he also thinks coach (Mark) Stoops is going to get it turned around at Kentucky,” Grippa said. “Plus a bunch of Cincinnati area kids have committed.” He listed receiver Thaddeus Snodgrass of Springfield as one player committed, and he did make his verbal pledge public last week. Grippa also noted that he thought Cincinnati Winton Woods cornerback Mike Edwards had also committed. However, Edwards, who did attend the Blue-White Game as did Snodgrass, has not made his pledge public. “They were texting him and telling him they needed him to come to Kentucky,” Grippa said. “I wouldn’t be shocked if he picked Kentucky because he did like Kentucky a lot. He will not drag out his decision.” Kief’s teammate, cornerback Jaleel Hytchye, is part of UK’s 2013 recruiting class. “He is trying to talk Kentucky to him all he can,” Grippa said."