Dukes & Bell

Braves 'still need to find offensive consistency' down stretch of regular season

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and preview their series with the Phillies

Tua Tagovailoa 'is still the most experienced' in Falcons QB room

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share a few more thoughts on Bralen Trice being signed to their practice squad and speculate if the Falcons will make an announcement over the weekend in regards to who their starting quarterback will be, to which Mike notes Tua Tagovailoa is the most experienced in the quarterback room and would not be surprised if he gets the nod.

NBA did right thing with transparency in Clippers investigation findings

Carl and Mike are joined by Steve Koonin as they discuss the latest on the Atlanta Hawks and the NBA.

Can Bralen Trice work his way back to Falcons 53-man roster?

Carl and Mike get into more football talk as they react to reports Clemson has notified LSU that playing the former NFL players on Saturday may be a breach of contract. They then react to reports the Falcons have signed Bralen Trice to their practice squad, which they agree is good to see as they have been a player they have been wanting to see on the field, however has had season ending injuries during the preseason each of his first two seasons. They then get into Georgia Bulldogs talk as they agree they have no concern in regards to the Bulldogs winning the game, however due to the expected high heat expectations, they agree in wanting to see top players put in work early then exit the game once in control to avoid injury to key players.

Mike Vrabel not allowing offseason drama impact Patriots' season

Carl and Mike get into NFL headlines as they react to Mike Vrabel saying he has moved past the Dianna Russini scandal he was tied to, Jalen Hurts saying he and AJ Brown simply grew apart as their relationship is not what it used to be, and the Texans GM Nick Caserio saying if an agreement is not reached between them and CJ Stroud on a new contract, they will not be negotiating during the season.

Why Miami 'is here' and a national championship favorite

Carl and Mike get back into some football talk as they share thoughts on the Miami Hurricanes and while they will not goas far as to say Miami will win the national championship this year, they agree with the talent assembled on the team and coming off a title game appearance last season, the Hurricanes "are here" and may very well end the season on the mountain top.

John Abraham 'getting his well overdue' Falcons Ring of Honor moment

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines including Kennesaw State opening their season with a win over West Georgia. They also share some thoughts on Michael Lombardi resigning as North Carolina after being on paid leave while in the midst of internal investigation following a human resource complaint. They give John Abraham his props as it was announced he and Bill Fralic will be inducted into Falcons Ring of Honor and as they discuss, they agree, Abraham's induction is well deserved and overdue.

How much more of Michael Penix Jr. do Falcons need to see to name QB1?

Carl and Mike briefly share a few more thoughts on Georgia Tech's season opening loss as they agree the Yellow Jackets were dominated by Colorado. They are then joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines, including the Falcons having yet to name their starting quarterback.

Georgia Tech 'didn't make adjustments to get offense going' in season opener

Carl and Mike open the show with thoughts on Georgia Tech's season opening loss to Colorado and agree the Yellow Jackets did not appear to make the necessary adjustments, particularly with the offense, as they "struggled in the trenches".

9-3-26 Full Show

The full 9-3-26 Dukes and Bell

Hr1 - Tech kicks off tonight on the flats; SEC vs. LSU Legal Battle

In the opening hour of today's show, Mike and Carl preview the highly anticipated matchup between Georgia Tech and Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes. They analyze the legal drama between the SEC and LSU, discuss the Braves' upcoming series against the Phillies, and interview Colorado play-by-play voice Mark Johnson. The discussion also covers the NBA's heavy penalties against the Clippers and ongoing questions regarding the Falcons' quarterback situation. 01:42 - Dukes and Bell Kickoff 03:15 - Deion Sanders Career Crossroads 06:10 - SEC Legal Battle Update 08:37 - Braves Phillies Series Preview 10:42 - NBA Penalties Against Clippers 16:09 - Interviewing Mark Johnson 28:23 - Falcons Quarterback Plans 38:00 - Radio Announcer Voice Traditions

Hr2 - Falcons Name Captains, but none are QBs

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Atlanta Falcons' announcement of team captains and the decision to exclude the quarterbacks from the leadership group. They evaluate the team's playoff potential and the quarterback dynamic for the upcoming season while Mike Griffith joins to share insights on the Georgia Bulldogs' roster. 04:55 - Falcons Captains Announcement 09:19 - NFL Quarterback Evaluations 18:01 - Mike Griffith Interview 25:05 - NIL and Kickoff Games 33:51 - College Football Picks

Hr3 - Falcons Name Captains as Quarterback Uncertainty Continues

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the latest training camp developments and the selection of team captains for the upcoming season. They also weigh in on Jeff Kent's critique of analytics in baseball and share a detailed personal account of a home plumbing emergency. The conversation highlights the transition into game preparation as the team gears up to face the Steelers. 01:25 - Falcons Practice Report 04:48 - Falcons Team Captains Announced 08:50 - Home Disasters and Bacon 16:52 - Jeff Kent Criticizes Analytics 21:15 - Plumbing Crisis and Hygiene

Hr4 - Falcons QB Uncertainty & Snitker Previews Huge Phillies Series

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike evaluate the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition and the latest injury updates as the season nears. They also highlight an interview with Brian Snitker regarding the Braves' mindset heading into a pivotal divisional series against the Philadelphia Phillies. 01:50 - Plumbing And Zombie Survival 05:05 - Falcons Quarterback Decision Update 09:05 - Falcons Defensive Depth Concerns 12:22 - Brian Snitker Braves Interview 30:02 - SEC LSU Legal Battle 34:11 - Georgia Tech Colorado Preview

SEC will not lose, 'it's just a dog and pony show now'

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the reports coming out of Louisiana in regards to the SEC /Greg Sankey being in court to address their rules which would not permit LSU roster former NFL players. They then share thoughts on what to expect from Georgia Tech's season opener against Colorado tonight and believe the Yellow Jackets have addressed their needs and Colorado's defense has been suspect since Deion Sanders took over.

No confidence Falcons 'are sure of what they're doing' choosing Week 1 starter

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk and the quarterback conversation as they make their case in regards they are unsure if the Falcons are sure of "what they are doing" in regards to their competition for the starting QB.

Falcons should be intentional showing Michael Penix jr.'s preparing to be QB1

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they react to the latest coming out of today's practice in which the Falcons posted a video of Tua Tagovailoa appearing to get the first team reps and agree that they believe the team should be intentional in showing reps of Michael Penix Jr. if he is going to be the Week 1 starter.

Georgia thrives on homefield advantage

'Hard to argue Georgia's case' to win a national title this season

Carl and Mike are joined by Mike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and preview their season opener on Saturday.

Concerns Falcons have not named a starting QB for Week 1 'are legit'

Carl and Mike get back to football talk as they react to the Falcons announcing their captains and share thoughts on the importance of the team getting out of their playoff drought to rejuvenate the fanbase and agree that while some believe "it is not a big deal" in regards to the team not having named their starter for the season, they believe their should be some concern about the matter.