Miami Mascot Flirts with Reporter During Game

The Miami Hurricanes faced a significant setback with a 42-38 loss to Syracuse, jeopardizing their chances for the College Football Playoff and the ACC Championship game. Amidst this defeat, Miami's mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, made headlines for hitting on CNY Central reporter Ashley Wenskoski during the game, asking for her phone number while the team struggled on the field. Wenskoski humorously noted Sebastian's distraction at a crucial moment for his team, highlighting a lack of focus that echoed the Hurricanes' performance. Fans and social media users reacted with a mix of support for Wenskoski and jabs at Miami's mascot, suggesting that both the team and Sebastian had their priorities misaligned. Meanwhile, Syracuse celebrated their victory and improved to a 9-3 record, enhancing their standings in the polls. This incident underlines the challenges Miami faces as they look to rebound from recent losses and refocus on their postseason aspirations.