Javi Salas returned to UM for his senior year because he wanted to reach new heights with the rest of Miami’s veteran pitching staff. He came back to make Super Regionals, to make Omaha, to make history with his teammates. Little did he know that on that journey, he would first make the No. 1…
Budding scandal at Oklahoma State raises eyebrows
Les Miles used to tell his players, “Academics first, football second.” But a new Sports Illustrated (SI) report that alleges rampant misconduct at Oklahoma State University suggests Miles – the coach there from 2000-2004 – held up two fingers when he said “first” and one finger for “second.” Facetious as Miles may have been, it’s…
Huge defensive effort lifts Canes over Gators
Saturday was a great day for our beloved school. I thought we were pumped for last season’s Notre Dame game, but for this game, Miami fans and students were something beyond pumped. There was an electricity as soon as I walked into Sun Life. My ears were ringing when I ducked into the concession area…
First two weeks to define Canes’ season
When news broke about the NCAA’s investigation into the University of Miami, Al Golden was entering his first year as the Hurricanes’ head coach. His team was coming off a disappointing 7-6 season, and a cloud of uncertainty hovered over the program. Now just days away from his third season, Golden fields a veteran team…