Alabama is East Carolina’s season-opening football opponent on Sept. 5 in Tuscaloosa. While the Pirates have been working to fill personnel voids before and after a 23-17 Military Bowl win over Pitt, the Crimson Tide has had its share of departures, too. There is a difference, of course. Alabama doesn’t typically lose starting players. There … Continue reading VIEW FROM THE EASTCrimson Tide deals with portal differently