Recruiting News

CHANGE OF PLANS

Florida State fans were hopeful Andre Smith, considered the nation's top offensive lineman, would make FSU one of his final two visits before National Signing Day on Feb. 1. That doesn't appear to be the case, however.

Smith, of Birmingham, Ala., visited Alabama over the weekend. Smith said he plans to visit LSU this weekend and either Auburn, Florida or Mississippi on Jan. 27. Despite marking off FSU from his visit list, Smith said the Seminoles remain among his favorites.

COIN TOSS

Sanford defensive lineman Doug "Bud" Thacker, a Virginia Tech commitment, visited FSU over the weekend. Thacker, according to Rivals.com, was so impressed with the Seminoles he lists them as a co-favorite with the Hokies.

Thacker is scheduled to receive a home visit from FSU coach Bobby Bowden on Friday. Thacker also has family ties to Virginia Tech -- his father played for the Hokies in the 1970s.