Scott Salomon

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Scott Salomon joined On SI in April 2024, covering breaking news and analysis for various On SI channels. Scott covers the NFL, College Football, MLB, and the WNBA. Scott has been covering local and national sports for over 35 years. Scott graduated from the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott is also a member of the PFWA and the FWAA. Follow Scott Salomon on X @ScottSalomonNFL.

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena.

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Mar 26, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Hanna Cavinder (15) drives to the basket against the LSU Lady Tigers during the second half of the NCAA Women's Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

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Mar 26, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Haley Cavinder (14) during the second half against the LSU Lady Tigers in the NCAA Women s Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Emory Williams (17) shakes hands with quarterback Cam Ward (1) after a touchdown against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Xavier Restrepo (7) reaching for a one-handed catch during fall camp.

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Xavier Restrepo and Sam Brown, Jr. both opt of Pop Tarts Bowl game on Saturday afternoon.

Mar 6, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga reacts against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Watsco Center.

Larranaga is old school and believes in building relationships. He does not want to get into bidding wars with agents of high school and college aged players.

Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; From left, Heisman Trophy nominees Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward pose for a photo during a press conference before the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation.

Cam Ward was clearly a better quarterback better than Oregon's Dillon Gabriel, but it is the anti-Miami sentiment which propelled him to more votes than Cam Ward.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) drops back to pass against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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Ward was named one of the best 25 student-athletes in the country, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced on Thursday evening.

Dec 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Brandon Johnson (2) celebrates with center Lynn Kidd (1) after scoring against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Watsco Center.

All Things Canes

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Miami Hurricanes athletics, including complete TV listings.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal looks on prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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Another defensive back from the Miami Hurricanes will enter the transfer portal.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (left) celebrates with running back Damien Martinez (right) after scoring a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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With both teams playing at full strength the Pop Tarts Bowl should be very exciting. It should also give the Miami Hurricanes something to prove against Big XII runner-up Iowa State Cyclones,

Dec 7, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Jaeden Zackery (11) drives to the basket past Miami Hurricanes guard Nijel Pack (24) during the first half at Watsco Center.

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Miami dropped its Atlantic Coast Conference opener and its sixth straight game as they lost to Clemson Saturday afternoon.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) looks to pass against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome.

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With the Conference Championship games being played on Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes can only look back and say "what if?"

Dec 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes guard Austin Swartz (23) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Nigel Pack leads the Canes with 22 points and six assists in the loss.

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After brutal four-point loss to Syracuse, Cam Ward starts the politicking to get the Hurricanes into the College Football Playoff with 10 wins.

Nov 30, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Davien Kerr (25) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Defensive pass interference was called on the play.

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Lance Guidry and his porous defense blows a 21-0 lead in a game Miami should have won. He knew exactly what was coming and he could not scheme a way to stop it. Further, what was Mario Cristobal thinking of kicking a field goal at the end of the game?

Scott Salomon

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Panthers Dynasty Reminiscent Of Early Canes Championship Team

Opinion: Hanna Cavinder Delivers In The Clutch...In Football

Lady Canes Lose To North Carolina In ACC Play; First Alert: December 30, 2024

Ward and George Opt Out at Halftime, Quit on Their Team

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If You Are Going To Take The Money, Play In All The Games

Jim Larranaga Steps Down Because He Is Exhausted And Tired of Dealing With NIL Agents

Anti-Miami Bias Leads to Ward's Fourth Place Showing at Heisman Award Ceremony

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Ward Selected To Walter Camp All-America Team

All Things Canes

Hurricanes to Face Tennessee at Madison Square Garden; First Alert: December 10, 2024

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UM Loses Cornerback Robert Stafford To Transfer Portal

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Extra Point: Hurricanes Have Something To Prove In Pop Tart Bowl

Basketball

Canes Drop ACC Opener To Clemson At Home On Saturday

Championship Weekend Is Here; Now What Are We Supposed To Do?

Canes get Hog Tied and Drops Fifth Straight to Razorbacks in SEC/ACC Challenge

Cam Ward Campaigns For Hurricanes Spot In College Football Playoff

Coaching Blunders Doom Hurricanes One More Time With Title Implications On The Line