Alabama's Offensive Stars Already Banged Up in Fall Camp
Summary
The Alabama Crimson Tide football team is dealing with injuries to key offensive players during their fall training. Running backs EJ Crowell and AK Dear, along with wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks, have missed practice or scrimmages due to injuries, but coaches expect them to be ready for the season.Key Facts
- EJ Crowell, a freshman running back, missed a full scrimmage due to injury but is expected to miss only a few practices, not games.
- AK Dear, a sophomore running back, got hurt during practice after scoring a touchdown in the scrimmage. The injury severity is still being assessed.
- Both running backs are important for improving Alabama’s running game after a disappointing performance last year.
- Wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks missed the scrimmage and several practices due to a concussion but should be ready for the season.
- Brooks had a strong finish to last season, including a key game with two touchdowns in the College Football Playoff.
- Germie Bernard, a previous player, has left for the NFL, creating an opportunity for Brooks to take a bigger role alongside Ryan Coleman-Williams.
- The team's offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, is focused on improving the running game this season.
- Coaches are hopeful all injured players will recover in time to contribute during the season.
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