On the heels of SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, the American Conference began its media days on July 24, with East Carolina head coach Blake Harrell taking the podium first in St. Petersburg, Florida. Get our free mobile appHarrell was asked about his team's opening season game, where the East Carolina Pirates will travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide on September 5. "I think our focus has to be on East Carolina, our preparation, and just get started in August, and we're about our business. Alabama opens its season against East Carolina on Saturday, September 5. Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball.