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Forklift Systems Football Saturday

Forklift Systems Football Saturday

By: 104.5 The Zone
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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.2025 104.5 The Zone Football (American)
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  • TONY BARNHART & DENNIS DODD

    TONY BARNHART & DENNIS DODD
    Dec 6 2025

    Coach is Joined along with guests Tony Barnhart and Dennis Dodd, honoring the legacy of former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer, who recently passed away. They describe Kramer as a true "visionary" who fundamentally changed college football by creating the SEC Championship game in 1992 and playing a vital behind-the-scenes role in forming the BCS.

    The discussion moves to Championship Week, noting Friday night victories for Tulane and James Madison, even as head coaches leave winning Group of Five programs for Power Five jobs. They preview the SEC title game, highlighting the continued dominance of Alabama and Georgia, and anticipate the upcoming announcement of the 12-team playoff field.

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    21 mins
  • Forklift Systems Football Saturday 12-06-25

    Forklift Systems Football Saturday 12-06-25
    Dec 6 2025

    Welcome back to another edition of Forklift Systems Football Saturday with your host, Coach Doug Mathews. Today, Coach begins by reflecting on the profound influence of college football visionary Roy Kramer. As we approach the excitement of Championship weekend, the discussion shifts to the seismic changes in athletics—from recent coaching hires and transfer portal dynamics to the challenges teams face preparing for the playoffs. They also highlight the continued significance of the SEC in this new era. Joining the conversation to talk all things college football are Tony Barnhart, Charles Davis, Dennis Dodd, Jimmy Hyams, and Mark Blaudschun.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • FSFS - Jimmy Hyams

    FSFS - Jimmy Hyams
    Dec 6 2025

    Coach is joined by Jimmy Hyams to talk various aspects of college football, focusing on National Signing Day, the impact of the transfer portal, coaching changes, the influence of boosters, and the legal implications of NIL contracts. The speakers discuss the significance of recruiting classes, the necessity of utilizing the transfer portal, and the evolving landscape of college football influenced by financial factors and legal agreements.

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    15 mins
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