Scott Salomon

Joined: Jul 10, 2024

Scott Salomon joined On SI in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins site, and has since contributed to the Miami Heat, Back in the Day NBA, Miami Hurricanes and San Antonio Spurs sites. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. He's covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services.

Oct 14, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) escapes from North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Cedric Gray (33) after a catch in the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Miami Hurricanes High Octane Offense Starting To Gel With Saturday's Practice

Nov 6, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Charleston Rambo (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with offensive lineman Zion Nelson (60) and tight end Will Mallory (85) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Football

Miami Veterans Zion Nelson And Michael Redding III Forced To Retire Due To Injuries

Nov 11, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr (22) runs the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports

The Freight Train Is Coming Out Of The Backfield Of The Miami Hurricanes

Jul 24, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Recruiting

University of Miami Verbal Commit Breaks Leg In Scrimmage; Out for the 2024 Season

Sep 14, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson looks on from the sideline against the Bethune Cookman Wildcats during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Football

Mario Cristobal: Shannon Dawson and Cameron Ward Will Lead Miami's Air Raid Offense

The Miami Hurricanes will be throwing the football all over the field this year, behind new field general and quarterback Cameron Ward. Shannon Dawson will be able to use more of his playbook than he did last season with Tyler Van Dyke.

Nov 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) scrambles out of the pocket against the Washington Huskies during the first quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mario Cristobal Is Building The Perfect Melting Pot Between Recruits and Transfers

Mario Cristobal has had tremendous success in the offseason picking up talent. This year was no different.

Football

Mario Cristobal Is Confident In His Alpha Leader To Take Miami Back To Title Contention

At the ACC Kickoff, Mario Cristobal spoke first on Wednesday and said that Cam Ward is an Alpha Leader and he is ready to go into battle with him.

Jul 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry answers questions from the media during the ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

All Things Canes

Virginia Tech Coach Refuses to Discuss Miami Game; First Alert: July 24, 2024

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

Football

Wisconsin Coach Points Finger At Miami Coaches For Tyler Van Dyke's Shortcomings

At the Big 10 media day, Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell answered many questions about former University of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. He blamed the Miami coaches for the amount of adversity that he faced as a Hurricane.

Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; SMU defensive end Elijah Roberts speaks to the media during ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

New Kids On The Block As SMU Makes Their First Appearance At ACC Kickoff

Rhett Lashley brings high-octane offense to Charlotte for the Mustang's initial appearance at the ACC Media Days. Lashlee believes that competition from within makes your team better.

Feb 26, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) with head coach Jim Larranaga in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Basketball

College Hoops Analyst Predicts Miami Hurricanes To Finish With Top 2025 Class

Miami hoops coach Jim Larranaga just might have his first No. 1 recruiting class in the country next season, according to one NCAA men's basketball analyst.

Oct 21, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (44) celebrates with team mates after sacking Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) (not pictured) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Football

College Football Analyst Compares 2024 Miami Football Team to Texas Squad of 2023

The Miami Hurricanes, led by Mario Cristobal, who is 12-13 in two seasons at Miami, will win the ACC and make the 12-team College Football Playoff according to a college football analyst.

Sep 8, 1984; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Bernie Kosar (20) in action against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Former Miami QB Bernie Kosar Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease and Cirrhosis of the Liver

Bernie Kosar, the man who quarterbacked the 1983 National Championship football team, has been diagnosed with two dreadful diseases. The prognosis does not look good for Kosar unless he can get a liver transplant.