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Canes land four-star corner Reid

Miami got a nice surprise Thursday night when four-star corner Jamal Reid of Mayo (FL) Lafayette High committed to the University of Miami.

Reid had 18 scholarship offers, including Clemson, South Florida, Maryland and Louisville. Reid is 6-foot-1, weighs in at 175 lbs. and runs a 4.45 forty.

Signing Day isn’t until February 2009 and Reid is unsure if he’ll take any of his scheduled visits (Oregon is still on the books) but the commitment sounds solid and Mom is on board as a long-time Canes fan.

The most interesting aspect of this recent commit is the fact that Reid has yet to step foot on Miami’s campus. He will set up an official visit later in the season and might unofficially trek south for the Florida State game next weekend.

When asked why he committed sight-unseen, Reid said he was ‘worried’ his spot might not be available and didn’t want to lose out on his shot to play for Miami.

Again, one more reason Randy Shannon is proving to be a masterful recruiter and the guy to lead the Canes back to the ‘promised land’. In an era where recruits are playing college coaches and have all the power, Shannon is stressing that there will be no game playing a The U. You’re either on board, or you’re not.

Give your word and commit, or a spot might not be open for you when you’re ready to make up your mind.

Another great pick up for the Canes. Kudos to Shannon for laying down the law and congrats to Reid for picking the right school. Welcome to the U family.

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C. Bello

Longtime Miami Hurricanes columnist. Wrote for CanesTime.com, Yahoo! Sports and former BleacherReport featured columnist. Founder of allCanesBlog.com no longer toeing any company line. Launched ItsAUThing.com to deliver a raw, unfiltered and authentic perspective of all things "The U".

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