A Weekend to Forget for Miami Fans
It was a challenging weekend for fans of the Miami Hurricanes, a sentiment echoed by their mascot, Sebastian the Ibis. As Miami faced off against Syracuse in a pivotal game, the mascot found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Syracuse Game Coverage Takes an Unexpected Turn
Ashley Wenskoski, a reporter for CNY Central, was covering the game at “The Dome” when she made a surprising revelation about Sebastian. In a post on X, she shared that the mascot had approached her on the sidelines and even asked for her number during a crucial moment in the game.
“Sebastian the Ibis just kneeled down and asked for my number mid-drive,” she wrote, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. With the Hurricanes struggling in the fourth quarter, Wenskoski pointed out, “Feels like he has bigger things to worry about with his team on the ropes at the Dome…but who am I to say?”
Syracuse’s Historic Victory
Syracuse managed to upset Miami with a thrilling 42-38 victory, marking the program’s first top-10 win since 2017. Quarterback Kyle McCord was instrumental in the win, completing 26 of 36 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Orange to overcome a daunting 21-point deficit.
This loss was particularly damaging for Miami, as it dashed their hopes of competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championship game.
Reflection on Syracuse’s Triumph
In a follow-up post, Wenskoski reflected on Syracuse’s remarkable achievement, stating, “And more importantly, Syracuse football won its biggest game in years & my team and I worked tirelessly to provide the best possible sports coverage.” She praised head coach Fran Brown for revitalizing a program in a vibrant sports town, adding, “I guess Miami’s mascot simply couldn’t watch that 4th quarter. Can’t blame him.”
Sebastian’s Response to the Backlash
In response to Wenskoski’s comments, the official Instagram account for Sebastian the Ibis fired back with a cheeky remark: “They do anything for clout,” demonstrating that the mascot is not one to shy away from social media banter.
As the dust settles from this unexpected sideline encounter, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of college football and the personalities that inhabit it.
