After an excellent first game with Miami, Akheem Mesidor had to watch the second from the bench.
A foot injury sidelined him for the Hurricanes’ win over Southern Miss on Sept. 10, but he returned in time for Miami’s trip to Texas A&M. Although UM has struggled in the three games since Mesidor returned, the third-year defensive lineman has excelled.
“He has been banged up, he’s been healthy, he’s fought through all of it and he just keeps going,” Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal said. “That guy is a true warrior, an excellent football player and even a better person.