Greg Cote’s Poll Dance: What South Florida team will be next to win championship?
Which of South Florida’s Big Six sports teams will be next to win a championship?
The Panthers have won two Stanley Cups in a row, but what are the odds of three straight? The Heat last reigned in 2013 and the Marlins in 2003. The Hurricanes last ruled college football in 2001. The Dolphins are way due, having last won it all in 1973. Inter Miami in only its sixth year seeks its first title and has Lionel Messi now.
We ran this same poll last August so let’s call it an annual gauge. The results a year ago: Panthers 33%, Inter Miami 30%, Hurricanes 19%, Dolphins 13%, Heat 5% and Marlins 1%.
One year later, now, if your money were riding on it who would you wager will be next to win its sport’s biggest prize?
This is not a favorite-team poll. Vote with head not heart.
Personally, I’d put the Panthers and Inter Miami on the top tier with Canes football close. The Heat and Marlins (though hot lately) seem further off. The Dolphins, well ... they have the law of averages on their side, at least?!
Your turn. Vote as many times as you like or until your fingers ache. And remember: Head, not heart.
GREG COTE’S POLL DANCE: Which of South Florida’s Big Six sports teams will be next to win a championship?
Previous Poll Dance verdict: Canes will out-win Dolphins in ‘25: We asked, “Will the Miami Dolphins or Hurricanes win more games this coming season?” You said: Hurricanes 76%, Dolphins 17% and Same number of wins 7%.
This story was originally published August 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM.
