University of Miami sophomore receiver Jeff Thomas, widely considered the team’s most gifted player on offense, missed practice Wednesday amid swirling questions about whether he intends to remain with the Hurricanes.
A UM spokesman said he was not at practice for personal reasons but said “he is a member of our football team.” UM declined to elaborate, and coach Mark Richt wasn’t scheduled to speak to reporters on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Canesport.com reported Thomas was no longer a member of the team.
According to a source, Thomas has clashed with wide receivers coach Ron Dugans and left the team after participating in Tuesday’s practice, choosing not to attend meetings later in the day.