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Not many analysts in the midsouth have as much football expertise as Doug Mathews brings to the microphone every Saturday morning. It’s Forklift System’s Football Saturday on 104-5 The Zone.Mathews, best known for his 10 seasons as Running Backs Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the University of Tennessee, tells it like it is and lets you take show where you want to go every weekend.Forklift Systems Football Saturday covers all the big games across the nation, including all the action within the Southeastern Conference. It’s the perfect preview before you catch your favorite team play Saturday afternoon. Featuring long-time college football writer Tony Barnhart and NFL analyst Charles Davis.
104.5 The Zone hosts Forklift Systems Football Saturday, a sports show with 100 episodes published.
Doug Mathews is joined by 27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has changed. Then, College Foo
With the 2026 college football season rapidly approaching, Doug and college football insider Tony Barnhart dive deep into the off-field politics and on-field storylines dominating the sport. First, a break down of the Cr
Doug Mathews welcomes in 27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has evolved in the modern
Today Coach talks to Jim Bonds and Tony Barnhart discuss the evolution of sports media, college football, and the impact of NIL and transfer portals. They share insights from their extensive careers, highlighting key mom
college football writer Chris Low joins the show to discuss the evolving landscape of college athletics and preview the upcoming season. Low breaks down the potential legal challenges facing proposed student-athlete elig
Former Tennessee football coach Phillip Fulmer joins the show to preview the 2026 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fulmer reflects on the incredible careers and legacies of several of his former players
Coach catch-up with legendary former University of Tennessee head football coach Phillip Fulmer. And reporter Tony Barnhart, the conversation bridges the gap between past gridiron glories and the modern athletic landscap
Coach sits down with longtime friend and broadcasting veteran Jim Bonds to track the massive evolution of sports media from the late 1970s to the modern era. Joined later by college football insider Tony Barnhart, the gr
Join us for a special Fourth of July edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday as we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football’s 2026 season. From conference realignment and playoff expansion to
Coach is joined by veteran college football journalists Dennis Dodd and Tony Barnhart to preview the highly anticipated 2026 season. Coach leads the panel through a comprehensive breakdown of the sport's current la
Coach and Tony Barnhart gear up for the upcoming season with festive nostalgia, exchanging humorous stories about their respective small-town roots, childhood fireworks mishaps, and the long-standing Du
Welcome to another episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday Coach is joined by college football insiders Jimmy Hyams and Dennis Dodd to break down the sport's rapidly shifting landscape, evaluating everything
Coach Is Joined by Dennis Dodd to break down the latest preseason polls and evaluate the shifting landscape of the SEC and Big 12. Following a brief recap of Scott Ramsey's insights on bowl game uncertainties
Coach welcomes Nashville Sports Council CEO Scott Ramsey and sports columnist Dennis Dodd to explore Nashville’s evolution into a premier sports destination. Ramsey reflects on the city's remarkable 30-year infrast
In this segment, Coach examines the recent off-field rule changes in NCAA college football . Emphasizing the NCAA's slow but positive shift, the discussion highlights newly implemented "low-hanging fruit" policies, such
Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to dissect the rapidly evolving college football landscape and the economic impacts of the ongoing World Cup. The duo dives into the complexities of NIL and revenue sharing, referencing an
The newly announced Hall of Fame class honors a wide array of legendary athletic figures, logically grouped by their ties to West, Middle, and East Tennessee. The West Tennessee inductees feature major league pitcher Mat
Welcome to another episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday. The show kicks off with a nostalgic dive into Nashville sports history as the host sits down with Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports
Coach is joined by college sports insider Dennis Dodd, to unpack a chaotic college football landscape ahead of the 2026 season. The discussion heavily focuses on the monumental legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarter
Coach sits down with Brad Willis , the Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The conversation kicks off with a nostalgic look at Willis's background in Nashville sports radio—including his time w
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