The nearly six-week absence of highly touted freshman linebacker Mique Juarez appears to be causing a rift among members of the UCLA football team.
It went public Monday when, on Twitter, defensive end Takkarist McKinley questioned Juarez regarding his whereabouts, prompting a pointed retort.
Juarez, who was widely considered the top player at his position coming out of North Torrance High, has not practiced since the fourth day of training camp last month while dealing with a personal matter.
UCLA Coach Jim Mora has described it as an excused absence, but McKinley didn’t appear to be so forgiving as the Bruins started to prepare for a showdown with No.