Al Blades Jr. always performs on the big stage, and Sunday brought more of the same. The 6-foot, 170-pound lockdown cornerback talked recruiting before his stellar performance, making a point that he likes the new staff at Miami (FL), and has talked with defensive backs coach Mike Rumph. The instinctive cornerback said he looks at the Mark Richt era as, “a new beginning.” While many consider the Hurricanes the heavy favorite, Florida State will provide tough competition along with UCLA and South Carolina. Miami and Florida State will likely receive spring visits.