Following the conclusion of spring practice, this segment highlights the transition into the "talking season," where college football coaches and athletic directors embark on caravan tours to engage with fans and donors. The announcer reflects on the current state of the sport, noting that news regarding players during this period is often negative since they are away from the direct supervision of their coaching staffs. Amidst this backdrop, the segment shifts focus to the career of Diego Pavia, the Vanderbilt quarterback who was recently named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Despite Pavia not being selected in the NFL draft, the announcer argues that his collegiate legacy is secure, positioning him as perhaps the greatest offensive player in Vanderbilt’s history.

Coach  draws on his personal history to provide context, sharing his roots in Oklahoma during the 1950s and 60s when college football was the primary focus due to a lack of local professional teams. He recounts his first college game in 1964 and his own playing days at Vanderbilt in the late 1960s, using these memories to emphasize that college awards are distinct honors independent of professional prospects. By comparing Pavia’s impact to legendary figures like Gayle Sayers and highlighting the respect Pavia has earned from former players, the segment reinforces the idea that the Heisman Trophy and other collegiate accolades serve to honor excellence within the campus game specifically. The discussion concludes with a reminder that Pavia's contributions will be remembered by the Vanderbilt community for years to come, regardless of his professional status.

<p data-path-to-node="0">Following the conclusion of spring practice, this segment highlights the transition into the "talking season," where college football coaches and athletic directors embark on caravan tours to engage with fans and donors. The announcer reflects on the current state of the sport, noting that news regarding players during this period is often negative since they are away from the direct supervision of their coaching staffs. Amidst this backdrop, the segment shifts focus to the career of Diego Pavia, the Vanderbilt quarterback who was recently named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Despite Pavia not being selected in the NFL draft, the announcer argues that his collegiate legacy is secure, positioning him as perhaps the greatest offensive player in Vanderbilt&rsquo;s history.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="1">Coach&nbsp; draws on his personal history to provide context, sharing his roots in Oklahoma during the 1950s and 60s when college football was the primary focus due to a lack of local professional teams. He recounts his first college game in 1964 and his own playing days at Vanderbilt in the late 1960s, using these memories to emphasize that college awards are distinct honors independent of professional prospects. By comparing Pavia&rsquo;s impact to legendary figures like Gayle Sayers and highlighting the respect Pavia has earned from former players, the segment reinforces the idea that the Heisman Trophy and other collegiate accolades serve to honor excellence within the campus game specifically. The discussion concludes with a reminder that Pavia's contributions will be remembered by the Vanderbilt community for years to come, regardless of his professional status.</p>

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.