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Why AK Dear Isn't Playing
Alabama's AK Dear gets minimal carries after injury, coach says he'll play soon.
In brief
Alabama's AK Dear gets minimal carries after injury, coach says he'll play soon. Alabama running back AK Dear has been given only two carries in five games and won't play next weekend unless he gets more snaps. Originally reported by Alabama Crimson Tide On SI.
AK Dear's injury
AK Dear was viewed as Alabama's likely feature back entering fall camp but got injured in August scrimmage.
Minimal carries
Dear has been given just two carries over five games and hasn't gotten the ball in the last three weeks.
Texas A&M game
In the 31-20 win over Texas A&M last Saturday, Dear didn't play a single snap with freshman EJ Crowell unavailable.
Coach DeBoer update
Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer said Dear is gaining reps in practice with Kevin Riley and EJ Crowell out.
Rushing numbers
The team's rushing numbers have fallen, Crowell got hurt, and Dear still hasn't gotten a chance to play.
Next game
If Dear doesn't see the field next weekend in Baton Rouge, he won't play any significant role on this year's team.
The big picture
Alabama running back AK Dear has been given only two carries in five games and won't play next weekend unless he gets more snaps.
