WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather's podcast covers all things sports. Carl will give you his thoughts on everything from the Tide and Tigers to local sports and everything in between, with takes ranging from the spot-on to the downright absurd. If you want to stay up to date in the world of sports and maybe even chuckle a time or two, this podcast is for you.
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RSS FeedWAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather takes the mic solo this week as he dives into the latest College Football Playoff rankings. After that, he breaks down two marquee matchups on the slate: Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Texas vs. Georgia.
It’s a wild week in college football, and Take After Take is back after a short hiatus. WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and guest co-host Kaylee Tinglestad dive deep into the first College Football Playoff rankings, the chaos of coaching firings, and what makes this one of the most unpredictable Novembers in years. From Alabama’s grueling SEC slate to the ripple effect of major program shakeups at Auburn, LSU, and Penn State, Carl and KT break down the power dynamics shaping college football right now.
On this week's episode, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather is flying solo as he breaks down the big matchups for Week 9 in college football. To close the show, Carl is joined by Rocket City native and Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall. Listen in as Coach Sumrall chats on the Green Wave’s Success, Huntsville Memories from his days as a Grissom High Tiger, and what it's like to hear his name being brought up in college football's coaching carousel.
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director breaks down the Tide and Tigers seasons so far. Is Hugh Freeze actually coaching for his job on Saturday? Can Ty Simpson lead the Crimson Tide to a national championship? Plus, we give a preview of Auburn-Mizzou under the lights in Jordan-Hare, and the annual "Third Saturday in October." To wrap up the episode, the guys talk a little NFL as Producer Pat's beloved Tennessee Titans fire a head coach (again).
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather recaps the Week 5 slate of CFB games. What went right for Alabama against Georgia? What went wrong (and continues to go wrong) for Auburn? Should Tide fans be concerned about star wideout Ryan Williams? After that, we preview the SEC games for Week 6, including the marquee matchup Vanderbilt vs Alabama. Can Vandy pull the upset two years in a row? To wrap up the show, the guys talk a little NFL. Is Brian Callahan the worst coach in Titans history?
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gets you ready for the biggest CFB weekend of the year. Listen in as he gives his takes and picks for every high-profile matchup this weekend. Can the Tide go 'between the hedges' and come away with a win over Georgia? Will the Dawgs continue their 33-game home winning streak? Can Auburn rebound with a top 10 win on the road versus Texas A&M?
We're three weeks through the CFB season, which means it's time to check in on the vibes of each SEC program. WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather and Producer Pat give their take on how each fanbase is feeling so far. Who's riding high? Who feels like the season is already over? After that, it's the debut of a new segment called "Thanks, Coach."
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the first two weeks of the CFB season. Is Alabama football doomed after a loss to FSU? Are the Auburn Tigers on the rise after an undefeated start? Outside of the SEC, which team has been the most impressive. After that, Carl, Producer Pat, and WAFF Sports Anchor Kaleigh Tingelstad give their CFB picks for Week 3. And to wrap up the show, Producer Pat gives us an update on the Tennessee Titans' #1 pick Cam Ward.
Week 1 of the College Football season is finally here! WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on the best games from this weekend's slate. Which top-flight team has the fewest questions heading into 2025? Is Bama in for a dogfight against Florida State? Can Auburn's new QB Jackson Arnold get off to a hot start against Baylor? Also in this episode, Carl sits down with Andy Staples from On3. Listen in as Andy gives his take on why the Auburn Tigers will win 9 games.
On this week's show, WAFF 48 Sports Director Carl Prather gives his take on Ty Simpson being named the starting quarterback for Alabama. How successful can the Bama offense be with Simpson under center? After that, we have an interview with veteran sportswriter Phil Steele, whose college football preview magazine has been a preseason staple for diehard fans for over three decades.