TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s defense had its moments on Saturday. At other times, issues that have plagued the Crimson Tide of late reared their ugly head. Alabama struggled to get off the field last week against Vanderbilt, but in the first half of its win over South Carolina, the Gamecocks were 0-for-5 on third down during a 14-12 game. However, Carolina came to life in the second half, particularly on its first drive of the third quarter. Trailing by two points on the road, the Gamecocks used 16 plays and 8:35 to march 85 yards to take their first lead of the day, 19-14. South Carolina was …