Whitmore Adds FSU to List

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Add another school to Brian Whitmore ’s favorites list. And it’s yet another big-time program. Several weeks ago, Florida State threw their hat in the ring and offered Whitmore, an outstanding 6-4, 250-pound defensive end out of Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. The offer immediately put the Seminoles into the mix.

“Florida State’s a new one,” Whitmore said. “It was shocking when they offered. I mean, it’s Florida State (laughs).”

The final nine schools under consideration include Florida State, Maryland, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Penn State, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech, which was the Chesapeake standout’s favorite before the recruiting process began, remains in strong position. But there are at least two other schools up there, too.

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