Adam Lichtenstein
@adamlichtenstein.bsky.social
Miami Hurricanes beat writer for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He/Him. Posting through it. These are crazy days but they make me shine. Tips/jokes: alichtenstein@sunsentinel.com
"The ball finds his hands."
UM safety Bryce Fitzgerald has started only a handful of games. He didn't arrive on campus until the summer.
But now he's tied for the most interceptions among P4 defenders.
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UM safety Bryce Fitzgerald has started only a handful of games. He didn't arrive on campus until the summer.
But now he's tied for the most interceptions among P4 defenders.
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‘The ball finds his hands:’ Hurricanes freshman safety Bryce Fitzgerald seizing key opportunities
Hurricanes freshman Bryce Fitzgerald’s two interceptions against Texas A&M put him among the nation’s top defenders. Fitzgerald has six picks this year.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
"The ball finds his hands."
UM safety Bryce Fitzgerald has started only a handful of games. He didn't arrive on campus until the summer.
But now he's tied for the most interceptions among P4 defenders.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/26/u...
UM safety Bryce Fitzgerald has started only a handful of games. He didn't arrive on campus until the summer.
But now he's tied for the most interceptions among P4 defenders.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/26/u...
Hurricanes signed Javian Mallory was named the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach County large schools offensive player of the year.
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Palm Beach 7A-5A football offensive player of the year: Javian Mallory, West Boca Raton senior
Mallory was named MVP of the 6A state championship game, running for 117 yards and three touchdowns against West Broward.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Hurricanes signed Javian Mallory was named the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach County large schools offensive player of the year.
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Some holiday reading for you all!
Five matchups that will determine the Hurricanes’ Cotton Bowl playoff matchup with Ohio State.
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Five matchups that will determine the Hurricanes’ Cotton Bowl playoff matchup with Ohio State.
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Five matchups that will determine Miami vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl
The Hurricanes have their work cut out for them in the Cotton Bowl. Ohio State features several of the nation’s best players on both offense and defense.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some holiday reading for you all!
Five matchups that will determine the Hurricanes’ Cotton Bowl playoff matchup with Ohio State.
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Five matchups that will determine the Hurricanes’ Cotton Bowl playoff matchup with Ohio State.
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I may be relatively new to this holiday, but 11 a.m. is about the time we move from coffee with Bailey’s to mimosas, right?
December 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I may be relatively new to this holiday, but 11 a.m. is about the time we move from coffee with Bailey’s to mimosas, right?
Every year, I think I’m going to like eggnog. And every year, I am wrong.
Team coquito for life.
Team coquito for life.
December 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Every year, I think I’m going to like eggnog. And every year, I am wrong.
Team coquito for life.
Team coquito for life.
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates!
December 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates!
Hurricanes star defensive back Keionte Scott returned from injury against Texas A&M.
You would have never known he was hurt. He did not miss a beat.
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You would have never known he was hurt. He did not miss a beat.
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Hurricanes star Keionte Scott doesn’t miss a beat after returning from injury
Hurricanes star Keionte Scott returned to the field after missing three games with a foot injury, and he returned to his midseason form immediately.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Hurricanes star defensive back Keionte Scott returned from injury against Texas A&M.
You would have never known he was hurt. He did not miss a beat.
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You would have never known he was hurt. He did not miss a beat.
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Extremely happy to report that the @sunsentinelguild.bsky.social has ratified its first union contract!
As new members of the @newsguild.org, we secured the first newsroom-wide raises in years, job protection from AI and more to ensure we can keep providing South Florida with quality journalism!
As new members of the @newsguild.org, we secured the first newsroom-wide raises in years, job protection from AI and more to ensure we can keep providing South Florida with quality journalism!
December 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Extremely happy to report that the @sunsentinelguild.bsky.social has ratified its first union contract!
As new members of the @newsguild.org, we secured the first newsroom-wide raises in years, job protection from AI and more to ensure we can keep providing South Florida with quality journalism!
As new members of the @newsguild.org, we secured the first newsroom-wide raises in years, job protection from AI and more to ensure we can keep providing South Florida with quality journalism!
Great column by Dave Hyde, who caught up with Randal “Thrill” Hill aka “The Tunnel Guy” from the Cotton Bowl.
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Dave Hyde: Miami’s return, Cotton Bowl clash and ‘Tunnel Guy’ memories all part of big stage
Hill defined the last time UM was in the Cotton Bowl by taking a TD catch and running off the field and disappearing up a tunnel. People still call Hill, ‘The Tunnel Guy.”
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December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Great column by Dave Hyde, who caught up with Randal “Thrill” Hill aka “The Tunnel Guy” from the Cotton Bowl.
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This is a response to my Carson Beck story.
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With Epstein Files Being Redacted
And the American People being Shafted
There'll be Pedophile parties for hosting
Trump will be toasting
Trump and Vance saying to the Democrats and the Epstein Files,
“You’ll come back Really Soon Now, you hear!”
With Epstein Files Being Redacted
And the American People being Shafted
There'll be Pedophile parties for hosting
Trump will be toasting
Trump and Vance saying to the Democrats and the Epstein Files,
“You’ll come back Really Soon Now, you hear!”
December 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is a response to my Carson Beck story.
Carson Beck had his least productive game of the year, but his biggest contribution to the win vs. Texas A&M may have been on the sidelines.
“Just go smash mouth.”
It turned into the game-winning drive.
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“Just go smash mouth.”
It turned into the game-winning drive.
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Despite Miami’s season-low passing output, Carson Beck’s strategy paid off vs. Aggies
Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw for just 104 yards in UM’s playoff win against the Aggies, but a key observation he told offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson changed the game.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Carson Beck had his least productive game of the year, but his biggest contribution to the win vs. Texas A&M may have been on the sidelines.
“Just go smash mouth.”
It turned into the game-winning drive.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/23/u...
“Just go smash mouth.”
It turned into the game-winning drive.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/12/23/u...
Carson Beck is speaking to reporters now. Two not super-serious notes:
-He said he lost his mind when Bryce Fitzgerald made the game-winning pick. He said he sprinted down the sideline.
-No major reason behind his recent buzz cut. It's just hot in Florida.
-He said he lost his mind when Bryce Fitzgerald made the game-winning pick. He said he sprinted down the sideline.
-No major reason behind his recent buzz cut. It's just hot in Florida.
December 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Carson Beck is speaking to reporters now. Two not super-serious notes:
-He said he lost his mind when Bryce Fitzgerald made the game-winning pick. He said he sprinted down the sideline.
-No major reason behind his recent buzz cut. It's just hot in Florida.
-He said he lost his mind when Bryce Fitzgerald made the game-winning pick. He said he sprinted down the sideline.
-No major reason behind his recent buzz cut. It's just hot in Florida.
NEW: Mario Cristobal said Carter Davis will remain the Hurricanes’ kicker after missing three field goals against Texas A&M.
“We do trust him. We trust the operation and we will go forward with him.”
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“We do trust him. We trust the operation and we will go forward with him.”
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UM kicker Carter Davis still the starter after missing three field goals vs. Texas A&M
Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal said Carter Davis is still UM’s starting kicker despite missing three field goals against Texas A&M.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
NEW: Mario Cristobal said Carter Davis will remain the Hurricanes’ kicker after missing three field goals against Texas A&M.
“We do trust him. We trust the operation and we will go forward with him.”
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“We do trust him. We trust the operation and we will go forward with him.”
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Corey Hetherman is up now.
On Bryce Fitzgerald: "In practice, the ball always finds him. It does the same thing in games."
On Bryce Fitzgerald: "In practice, the ball always finds him. It does the same thing in games."
December 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Corey Hetherman is up now.
On Bryce Fitzgerald: "In practice, the ball always finds him. It does the same thing in games."
On Bryce Fitzgerald: "In practice, the ball always finds him. It does the same thing in games."
Shannon Dawson says Mark Fletcher rolling and fitting the style of game well was the reason Gerard Pringle Jr. didn't get many snaps Saturday, despite being the hot hand entering the game.
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Shannon Dawson says Mark Fletcher rolling and fitting the style of game well was the reason Gerard Pringle Jr. didn't get many snaps Saturday, despite being the hot hand entering the game.
Shannon Dawson said Ohio State's defense doesn't have any weaknesses.
Buckeyes haven't given up more than 16 points in a game this season.
Buckeyes haven't given up more than 16 points in a game this season.
December 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Shannon Dawson said Ohio State's defense doesn't have any weaknesses.
Buckeyes haven't given up more than 16 points in a game this season.
Buckeyes haven't given up more than 16 points in a game this season.
Shannon Dawson is up at the lectern now. He said the wind was a big factor on Saturday, affecting the passing game.
December 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Shannon Dawson is up at the lectern now. He said the wind was a big factor on Saturday, affecting the passing game.
Mario Cristobal says it's hard to tell which team — the one who has the extra rest or the one that played and may be less rusty — has the advantage in the quarterfinal.
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Mario Cristobal says it's hard to tell which team — the one who has the extra rest or the one that played and may be less rusty — has the advantage in the quarterfinal.
Asked about the 2002 national title game, Mario Cristobal just says, "We're focused on the present."
December 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Asked about the 2002 national title game, Mario Cristobal just says, "We're focused on the present."
Mario Cristobal on Jeremiah Smith: "He's an NFL prototype player right now — probably last year."
December 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Mario Cristobal on Jeremiah Smith: "He's an NFL prototype player right now — probably last year."
I also asked Mario Cristobal if Carter Davis will be Miami's No. 1 kicker going forward after his rough game Saturday.
He basically said yes and attributed Davis' issues to the wind, but he credited Bert Auburn's work in practice but says depth chart spots are always competitive.
He basically said yes and attributed Davis' issues to the wind, but he credited Bert Auburn's work in practice but says depth chart spots are always competitive.
December 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I also asked Mario Cristobal if Carter Davis will be Miami's No. 1 kicker going forward after his rough game Saturday.
He basically said yes and attributed Davis' issues to the wind, but he credited Bert Auburn's work in practice but says depth chart spots are always competitive.
He basically said yes and attributed Davis' issues to the wind, but he credited Bert Auburn's work in practice but says depth chart spots are always competitive.
Damari Brown's injury status is "questionable," Mario Cristobal said.
Daylyn Upshaw had a foot injury, Mario Cristobal said. He will be out for a "significant" amount of time.
Jakobe Thomas, Zechariah Poyser, Ahmad Moten and Mo Toure are or will likely be fine, Cristobal said.
Daylyn Upshaw had a foot injury, Mario Cristobal said. He will be out for a "significant" amount of time.
Jakobe Thomas, Zechariah Poyser, Ahmad Moten and Mo Toure are or will likely be fine, Cristobal said.
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Damari Brown's injury status is "questionable," Mario Cristobal said.
Daylyn Upshaw had a foot injury, Mario Cristobal said. He will be out for a "significant" amount of time.
Jakobe Thomas, Zechariah Poyser, Ahmad Moten and Mo Toure are or will likely be fine, Cristobal said.
Daylyn Upshaw had a foot injury, Mario Cristobal said. He will be out for a "significant" amount of time.
Jakobe Thomas, Zechariah Poyser, Ahmad Moten and Mo Toure are or will likely be fine, Cristobal said.
NEW: Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he "feels good" about several Hurricanes defenders returning for the Cotton Bowl.
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Injured Hurricanes defenders may return for Cotton Bowl vs. Ohio State
Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal said he “feels good” about injured defenders Mo Toure, Zechariah Poyser and Ahmad Moten Sr. returning to face Ohio State.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
NEW: Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he "feels good" about several Hurricanes defenders returning for the Cotton Bowl.
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Mario Cristobal said he feels good about Ahmad Moten, Mo Toure and Zechariah Poyser going forward after they got banged up vs. TAMU.
December 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Mario Cristobal said he feels good about Ahmad Moten, Mo Toure and Zechariah Poyser going forward after they got banged up vs. TAMU.
Mario Cristobal said he and the staff feel good about linebacker Mo Toure getting healthy quickly.
December 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mario Cristobal said he and the staff feel good about linebacker Mo Toure getting healthy quickly.