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Join UT Coach Doug Mathews as he and guests Tony Barnhart and Charles Davis get you caught up on all the action across college football! 

Join UT Coach Doug Mathews as he and guests Tony Barnhart and Charles Davis get you caught up on all the action across college football!

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.

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Forklift Systems Football Saturday: 5-27-23

Welcome to a new episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday. While the sports world is fixated on the hardwood, we’re diving into the massive shifts redefining the collegiate landscape. From the pressure of March Madness to the strategic maneuvers in college football, this episode breaks down the power plays shaping the future of the game.

Welcome to a new episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday. While the sports world is fixated on the hardwood, we&rsquo;re diving into the massive shifts redefining the collegiate landscape. From the pressure of March Madness to the strategic maneuvers in college football, this episode breaks down the power plays shaping the future of the game.

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Coach talks  with Charles Davis, who is preparing for a new role at CBS covering Big Ten football after a long hiatus from the collegiate ecosystem. Davis reflects on the extensive research and networking required for the transition, noting his connections with key figures like AJ Edds and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. The discussion then shifts to the current landscape of college football, with Davis and the host analyzing the shifting power dynamics driven by NIL, the potential move toward a 60-team subdivision, and the influential leadership of Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Finally, Davis provides insights on the ongoing NCAA basketball tournament, highlighting the unexpected success of mid-major teams and noting that several SEC teams are entering their upcoming matchups as underdogs despite the conference's overall strength.

Coach talks&nbsp; with Charles Davis, who is preparing for a new role at CBS covering Big Ten football after a long hiatus from the collegiate ecosystem. Davis reflects on the extensive research and networking required for the transition, noting his connections with key figures like AJ Edds and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. The discussion then shifts to the current landscape of college football, with Davis and the host analyzing the shifting power dynamics driven by NIL, the potential move toward a 60-team subdivision, and the influential leadership of Petitti and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. Finally, Davis provides insights on the ongoing NCAA basketball tournament, highlighting the unexpected success of mid-major teams and noting that several SEC teams are entering their upcoming matchups as underdogs despite the conference's overall strength.

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Coach is joined by Tony Barnhart to discuss the retirement of David Cutcliffe and the shifting landscape of modern college football. The segment highlights Cutcliffe’s 40-year career, specifically his tenure at Ole Miss and Duke and his unique connection to the Manning family, having coached Peyton, Eli, and now Arch. The conversation transitions into the dramatic financial evolution of the sport, noting that top coordinators now earn between $3 million and $4 million—a stark contrast to the $100,000 salaries of the early 1990s. Additionally, the hosts address the growing tension between the NCAA and power conferences regarding tampering investigations, with SEC and Big Ten leadership questioning the feasibility of enforcing such rules in the current transfer portal era. The segment concludes by looking ahead to spring practice, noting that rosters are seeing nearly 40% turnover due to early enrollees and transfers, while framing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as a positive development for player accountability and academic retention

Coach is joined by Tony Barnhart to discuss the retirement of David Cutcliffe and the shifting landscape of modern college football. The segment highlights Cutcliffe&rsquo;s 40-year career, specifically his tenure at Ole Miss and Duke and his unique connection to the Manning family, having coached Peyton, Eli, and now Arch. The conversation transitions into the dramatic financial evolution of the sport, noting that top coordinators now earn between $3 million and $4 million&mdash;a stark contrast to the $100,000 salaries of the early 1990s. Additionally, the hosts address the growing tension between the NCAA and power conferences regarding tampering investigations, with SEC and Big Ten leadership questioning the feasibility of enforcing such rules in the current transfer portal era. The segment concludes by looking ahead to spring practice, noting that rosters are seeing nearly 40% turnover due to early enrollees and transfers, while framing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) as a positive development for player accountability and academic retention

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