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
Akheem Mesidor was one of the first players Mario Cristobal brought to Miami after he arrived at UM.
Four years later, the veteran defensive end is dominating opponents and leading the defense. He's become a crucial member of the team.
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Four years later, the veteran defensive end is dominating opponents and leading the defense. He's become a crucial member of the team.
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How Hurricanes’ Akheem Mesidor ‘set the standard’ for building UM’s culture
Hurricanes defensive end Akheem Mesidor has been at Miami since the start of the Mario Cristobal era, playing a key role in building the team’s culture.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Akheem Mesidor was one of the first players Mario Cristobal brought to Miami after he arrived at UM.
Four years later, the veteran defensive end is dominating opponents and leading the defense. He's become a crucial member of the team.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/11/h...
Four years later, the veteran defensive end is dominating opponents and leading the defense. He's become a crucial member of the team.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/11/h...
Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa was named the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week.
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa was named the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week.
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Who’s winning the battle in the trenches? 💪
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Who’s winning the battle in the trenches? 💪
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
This chart shows opponent-adjusted line yards per play, a measure of how well teams control the line of scrimmage.
⬆️ = Strong run defense
➡️ = Powerful run blocking
Indiana stands out as the most consistent up front.
With four-star defensive lineman DeAnthony Lafayette’s commitment last night, Miami now has a top-10 recruiting class, per 247Sports’ rankings.
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Hurricanes land defensive line prospect DeAnthony Lafayette, their second blue-chip commit in two days
The Hurricanes picked up their second four-star prospect in two days, landing star defensive end DeAnthony Lafayette.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
With four-star defensive lineman DeAnthony Lafayette’s commitment last night, Miami now has a top-10 recruiting class, per 247Sports’ rankings.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Hey everyone! The Sun Sentinel Guild is working toward our first contract with our employer, Alden Global Capital.
We are negotiating for a fair contract so that we can keep covering our community well!
Please consider signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
We are negotiating for a fair contract so that we can keep covering our community well!
Please consider signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
Tribune Publishing: Sun Sentinel journalists deserve a fair contract now!
The journalists of the South Florida Sun Sentinel are engaged in a fight with their owner for fair treatment, livable wages and the chance to continue effectively covering our community. Tribune Pub...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey everyone! The Sun Sentinel Guild is working toward our first contract with our employer, Alden Global Capital.
We are negotiating for a fair contract so that we can keep covering our community well!
Please consider signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
We are negotiating for a fair contract so that we can keep covering our community well!
Please consider signing our petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
BREAKING: The Hurricanes land their second four-star prospect in as many days, securing a commitment from DL DeAnthony Lafayette.
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Hurricanes land defensive line prospect DeAnthony Lafayette, their second blue-chip commit in two days
The Hurricanes picked up their second four-star prospect in two days, landing star defensive end DeAnthony Lafayette.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
BREAKING: The Hurricanes land their second four-star prospect in as many days, securing a commitment from DL DeAnthony Lafayette.
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Nearly a 1,000 people have signed the
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Tell Condé bosses to reinstate the Fired Four, reverse the suspensions and end the union-busting
On Nov. 5, 2025 in an egregious attempt at union-busting, Condé Nast management illegally terminated four union members – Alma Avalle, Jake Lahut, Jasper Lo and Ben Dewey – for participating in federa...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Nearly a 1,000 people have signed the
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
@condeunion.bsky.social and @newyorkerunion.bsky.social
petition to reinstate the Fired Four and reverse the suspensions. JOIN US in standing up for workers' rights and tell Conde Nast that union-busting is DISGUSTING actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
NEW: Some Hurricanes notes from today:
-Mario Cristobal claps back, as the kids say, at something Fran Brown said
-Several Hurricanes starters are in injury limbo right now.
-Francis Mauigoa is the ACC O-lineman of the Week.
Free link:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/h...
-Mario Cristobal claps back, as the kids say, at something Fran Brown said
-Several Hurricanes starters are in injury limbo right now.
-Francis Mauigoa is the ACC O-lineman of the Week.
Free link:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/h...
Hurricanes’ Mario Cristobal, Syracuse’s Fran Brown spar over whether Miami was ‘ready to quit’
ESPN reported Syracuse coach Fran Brown said Miami was nearly “ready to quit” before taking the lead shortly before halftime on Saturday. Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal disagreed.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
NEW: Some Hurricanes notes from today:
-Mario Cristobal claps back, as the kids say, at something Fran Brown said
-Several Hurricanes starters are in injury limbo right now.
-Francis Mauigoa is the ACC O-lineman of the Week.
Free link:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/h...
-Mario Cristobal claps back, as the kids say, at something Fran Brown said
-Several Hurricanes starters are in injury limbo right now.
-Francis Mauigoa is the ACC O-lineman of the Week.
Free link:
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/10/h...
Lane Kiffin wishes them the best
not another “every SEC couple” post
Monday mood
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Lane Kiffin wishes them the best
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the legend lived
[Beastie Boys] ON
from the chippewa on
[Beastie Boys] DOWN
[Beastie Boys] ON
from the chippewa on
[Beastie Boys] DOWN
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
the legend lived
[Beastie Boys] ON
from the chippewa on
[Beastie Boys] DOWN
[Beastie Boys] ON
from the chippewa on
[Beastie Boys] DOWN
"Please proceed, Governor."
Do you think Jar Jar Binks was made for children to sympathize with indigenous populations? If so, which ones?
"I have no idea what being a contributing writer for a fascist rag has to do with despising a character that was created for children to sympathize with indigenous populations"
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"Please proceed, Governor."
A PR flack emailed me about an event well outside my beat three times (emails I normally ignore).
The last time was asking me to respond whether or not I could cover it. I said no, as it's not my area of coverage.
I received another email Sunday asking to schedule an interview after the event.
The last time was asking me to respond whether or not I could cover it. I said no, as it's not my area of coverage.
I received another email Sunday asking to schedule an interview after the event.
stop emailing meeeeeeeeee
November 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A PR flack emailed me about an event well outside my beat three times (emails I normally ignore).
The last time was asking me to respond whether or not I could cover it. I said no, as it's not my area of coverage.
I received another email Sunday asking to schedule an interview after the event.
The last time was asking me to respond whether or not I could cover it. I said no, as it's not my area of coverage.
I received another email Sunday asking to schedule an interview after the event.
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Heads up: YouTube TV is giving a $20 credit to subscribers over the Disney/ESPN mess, but you have to actually go into the settings to claim it.
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Heads up: YouTube TV is giving a $20 credit to subscribers over the Disney/ESPN mess, but you have to actually go into the settings to claim it.
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
This is not a spam tweet, the settings page link is here: tv.youtube.com/settings/ser...
Miami’s Nov. 22 road game against Virginia Tech is placed on a six-day hold, so we will find out the time and network next weekend.
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Miami’s Nov. 22 road game against Virginia Tech is placed on a six-day hold, so we will find out the time and network next weekend.
BREAKING: The Hurricanes land a commitment from four-star DB JJ Dunnigan.
Dunnigan, a former Kansas commit, joins a talented DB group in Miami's class, which is currently ranked 11th nationally and 1st in the ACC.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/h...
Dunnigan, a former Kansas commit, joins a talented DB group in Miami's class, which is currently ranked 11th nationally and 1st in the ACC.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/h...
Hurricanes land blue-chip defensive back JJ Dunnigan
The Hurricanes got good news on Sunday, picking up a commitment from Kansas native and four-star safety JJ Dunnigan.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: The Hurricanes land a commitment from four-star DB JJ Dunnigan.
Dunnigan, a former Kansas commit, joins a talented DB group in Miami's class, which is currently ranked 11th nationally and 1st in the ACC.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/h...
Dunnigan, a former Kansas commit, joins a talented DB group in Miami's class, which is currently ranked 11th nationally and 1st in the ACC.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/h...
Death By Lightning rules. The cast is great. 10/10 would watch again.
November 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Death By Lightning rules. The cast is great. 10/10 would watch again.
BREAKING: The Hurricanes inched up in the major polls this week after beating Syracuse.
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Hurricanes move up in polls after rolling to win over Syracuse
The Hurricanes inched up in three major polls after beating Syracuse by four touchdowns.
www.sun-sentinel.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BREAKING: The Hurricanes inched up in the major polls this week after beating Syracuse.
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I look forward to learning more on the @shutdownfullcast.bsky.social and nowhere else this week.
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I look forward to learning more on the @shutdownfullcast.bsky.social and nowhere else this week.
The Hurricanes weren't perfect on Saturday, but they picked up a solid 28-point win against Syracuse.
Here are my five takeaways from the game.
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Here are my five takeaways from the game.
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Five things we learned in Miami Hurricanes’ needed win over Syracuse
The Hurricanes started slow but ultimately rolled to a crucial win over Syracuse. Miami got a spark from standouts like Malachi Toney, Akheem Mesidor and Girard Pringle Jr.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Hurricanes weren't perfect on Saturday, but they picked up a solid 28-point win against Syracuse.
Here are my five takeaways from the game.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/f...
Here are my five takeaways from the game.
Free link: www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/09/f...
I don't want to sound dramatic but I think Jeremy Doku is the greatest man — nay, human being — who has ever lived.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I don't want to sound dramatic but I think Jeremy Doku is the greatest man — nay, human being — who has ever lived.
The Hurricanes moved up two spots to No. 16 in this week's USA Today coaches poll.
November 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Hurricanes moved up two spots to No. 16 in this week's USA Today coaches poll.
The Hurricanes have three of the top 20 defensive players in the nation among defenders with 200 or more snaps, per PFF's defensive grade.
Rueben Bain Jr. (93.8, 1st)
Keionte Scott (90.5, 17th)
Akheem Mesidor (90.3, T19th)
Rueben Bain Jr. (93.8, 1st)
Keionte Scott (90.5, 17th)
Akheem Mesidor (90.3, T19th)
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Hurricanes have three of the top 20 defensive players in the nation among defenders with 200 or more snaps, per PFF's defensive grade.
Rueben Bain Jr. (93.8, 1st)
Keionte Scott (90.5, 17th)
Akheem Mesidor (90.3, T19th)
Rueben Bain Jr. (93.8, 1st)
Keionte Scott (90.5, 17th)
Akheem Mesidor (90.3, T19th)
Miami climbed back into the FWAA-NFF Super 16 at No. 16 this week.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Miami climbed back into the FWAA-NFF Super 16 at No. 16 this week.