Dukes & Bell

The full 9-2-26 Dukes and Bell

In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Falcons' unique decision to carry four quarterbacks following comments from Ian Cunningham. They explore the uncertainty surrounding the starting job and the implications for Michael Penix Jr. while Head Football Coach Jerry Mack joins to discuss Kennesaw State's upcoming season opener. 01:20 - Falcons QB Decision Uncertainty 04:45 - Zach Harrison Roster News 08:15 - Ian Cunningham On Four QBs 11:45 - Competing For The Playoffs 17:20 - Evaluating Michael Penix Jr 21:15 - Falcons Draft Class Analysis 29:15 - Jerry Mack Interview 34:15 - Kennesaw State Season Preview

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze Falcons GM Ian Cunningham's comments on the undecided quarterback battle and the organizational decision-making process. They also discuss Tiger Woods' driver's license suspension following a DUI plea deal and interview Garrett Chapman about Georgia Tech's upcoming matchup with Colorado. The discussion concludes with a look at NFC South power rankings and a gambling investigation involving Bill Simmons. 01:50 - Falcons QB Decision Delay 04:32 - Tiger Woods License Suspended 08:21 - Falcons Decision-Making Committee 16:11 - Georgia Tech Season Opener 31:54 - College Football Week One 37:21 - Bill Simmons Gambling Probe 38:40 - Falcons NFC South Comparisons

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell break down the NBA's massive penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers following an investigation into Kawhi Leonard's contract. They debate the anti-Georgia bias in national media and discuss the wild details of Lane Kiffin's coaching past revealed in a new book. The conversation also touches on bizarre sights on Atlanta interstates and creative psychological tactics used by the New England Patriots. 01:50 - Jack Strand's NFL Potential 06:04 - ESPN's Georgia Bias Debate 08:02 - Lane Kiffin's Salacious History 17:15 - NBA Punishes Los Angeles Clippers 22:35 - Uncle Dennis Restitution Deal 31:30 - Week One Football Outlook 35:40 - Bizarre Interstate Traffic Incidents 40:50 - Patriots Field Goal Illusions 43:00 - Chick-fil-A Waffle Sandwich

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze Falcons executive Ian Cunningham's comments regarding the collaborative process of selecting a starting quarterback between Michael Penix Jr. and other candidates. They also speak with Grant McAuley about the Braves' dominant win over the Nationals and preview a high-stakes series against the Phillies. Finally, the discussion shifts to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's warning to the SEC concerning LSU's roster. 01:50 - Falcons Quarterback Uncertainty 07:21 - GM Collaboration Debate 16:50 - Braves Win Over Nationals 21:16 - Phillies Series Pitching Preview 24:22 - Harris and Sale Impact 31:00 - SEC Roster Controversies 40:17 - Clippers Massive Draft Penalty

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on reports Georgia's Attorney General is encourage Greg Sankey to take all measures available should LSU move forward with rostering former NFL players and agree this may be what needs to happen across the SEC with other states in order for the latest college football dilemma to come to a rest. They then get back to more Falcons talk and while they express displeasure in what Ian Cunningham said in regards to the quarterback situation, they agree the Falcons will "get it figured out.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they prepare for a four game series with the Phillies

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on Ian Cunningham's comments in regards to the team's decision to keep four quarterbacks and where they are in regards to naming a starter and if Michael Penix Jr. would indeed eventually be named the starting QB for Week 1.

Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they react to reports the NBA has ruled the Clippers did circumvent the salary cap in regards to Kawhi Leonard resulting in the franchise being stripped of five first and issuing owner Steve Ballmer a $30M fineas well as a one-year suspension.

Carl and Mike get into some more football talk as they react to comments by Ian Cunningham in regards to Jack Strand and Cooper Rush in regards to why the Falcons felt the need to keep them on the final 53-man roster and the team's focus being on winning games and not the presumed loss of sack production. They then get into some college football talk as they react to Georgia not getting any votes to win the national title from an ESPN round table of writers and agree the reasoning may be due to "Georgia fatigue"

Carl and Mike are joined by Garrett Chapman as they preview Georgia Tech's season opener against Colorado as well as what to expect from the Yellow Jackets this season offensively as they move into the Alberto Mendoza era.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on what they heard from Ian Cunningham in reagrds to the their quarterbacks situation as Carl believes ultimately, the team wants to give Michael Penix Jr. more time and eventually name the third-year quarterback their Week 1 starter.

Carl and Mike are joined by Coach Jerry Mack as they preview Kennesaw State's seson opener tomorrow night.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they react to the team signing Zach Harrison to the practice squad, which Ian Cunningham spoke highly of during his press conference on Wednesday. They also share thoughts on on the Falcons getting bigger up front defensively, however question will that translate to them being able to stop the run, which they finished 24th in the NFL last season.

Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on what they react to what they heard from Ian Cunningham who spoke with the media today and addressed several things including the thinking in regards to keeping four quarterbacks on the roster and where the team is in regards to naming a starter, to which Carl explains why he believes we did not learn anything new from Cunningham and believes Michael Penix Jr. will be named the starter.

The full 9-1-26 Dukes and Bell

In the first hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Falcons' roster cuts and the lingering uncertainty surrounding rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s readiness for the season. They also speak with MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. about the Braves' recent success against the Dodgers and the upcoming crucial series against the Phillies. Finally, they shift to discussing college football's biggest matchups and the Atlanta Hawks' development philosophy under Quin Snyder. 02:14 - Falcons QB Social Media 07:14 - Michael Penix Assessment 15:16 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview 21:15 - MLB Playoff Races 24:18 - Unwritten Rules Controversy 29:29 - College Football Kickoff 36:41 - Hawks Development Strategy 40:24 - Braves Pitching Performance

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Alex Anthopoulos joins Dukes and Bell to breakdown his trade deadline philosophy and explain the reasoning behind recent roster decisions. He discusses the long-term outlook for the pitching staff and evaluates the performance of newcomers like Tyler Mahle. The conversation also explores the Falcons' quarterback depth and the financial struggles facing UCLA. 01:50 - Falcons Training Camp Insights 05:50 - NFL Quarterback Room Strategy 12:40 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 17:50 - Braves Pitching Injury Updates 20:35 - Ha-Seong Kim Roster Logic 29:25 - Walt Weiss Management Style 35:10 - UCLA Athletic Department Financials 39:15 - Hawks Players in FIBA

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Connor Riley joins to discuss the impact of Xzavier McLeod's sudden exit from the Georgia football program and how it affects the defensive depth. They also preview the Bulldogs' matchup against Tennessee State while examining the health of key players like Gabe Harris and Drew Bobo. 01:50 - College Football Weekend Preview 05:22 - Georgia Wide Receiver Concerns 09:20 - Bulldogs Competitive Character Discussion 13:15 - Dylan Bell Pro Success 17:02 - Georgia Tech Colorado Breakdown 28:09 - Tony Romo OWI Statement 36:21 - Dabo Swinney Rule Governance 42:56 - TCU Locker Room Assault

Mike Bell and Carl Dukes examine the Falcons' defensive transition and the strategic vision under Ian Cunningham. They also welcome Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' recent pitching struggles and the critical upcoming series against the Phillies. 01:20 - Falcons Defense Roster Shifts 05:06 - Falcons Quarterback Dynamics 13:51 - Braves Analysis With Grant 20:14 - Tyler Mahle Pitching Discussion 27:45 - SEC Professional Eligibility Rules 34:53 - Kirby Smart Heat Comments

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on reports in which Tennessee Chancellor and president of the SEC's executive committee, Donde Plowman telling ESPN they will enforce their rules in regards to NFL players trying to return to college football and as they discuss, they agree Lane Kiffin and LSU appear to be on an island by themselves

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they react to the latest stories out of Flowery Branch including the signing of Josh Thompson to the practice squad. They then share more thoughts on the what the sack production may be with the loss of Jalen Walker and James Pearce Jr. being suspended. They then discuss which quarterback the Falcons would either move on from via release or trade or move to the practice squad and agree that while Jack Strand has shown great promise early on, Cooper Rush bring the experience the Falcons need to have in a back up QB.

Carl and Mike get into some football talk as they share some thoughts on Georgia Tech's season opener against Colorado and agree that while the Buffs are a national betting brand, the Yellow Jackets appear to be primed to kick off their season with a win on The Flats.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs as they prepare for the start of the season on Saturday.

Carl and Mike get into some football talk as they share thoughts on what to expect we may hear from Ian Cunningham ahead of the season as he is expected to speak tomorrow to the media and with Andy and Randy. They then share thoughts on why there is a chance the Falcons will miss the sack production which could be lost due to Jalen Walker being out for the season and  James Pearce Jr. being suspended however agree players like Kendal Daniels may prove to have a breakout season to help the Falcons still produce sacks and not take too much of a dip.

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest sports headlines as they share thoughts on some of the college football opening games including Clemson and LSU to which they agree that it has been a "fall from grace" for Dabo Swinney and the Clemson program and believe he has to have a turnaround season. They then get into some Hawks talk as they react to Jonathan Kuminga's agent saying he was the best player on the Hawks team after he arrived to which they disagree with.

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines including how important the Braves defeating the Dodgers for the series win was.

Carl and Mike open the show with some Falcons talk as they react to the move of placing JD Bertrand on the reserved injured list while moving Josh Woods to the active roster and they share their thoughts on the release of Zach Harrison, explaining they understand why fans' concerns of the loss of sack production are legit, however, while the Falcons finished second in the league in sacks, it did not equate to reaching the playoffs.

The full 8-31-26 Dukes and Bell

In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Atlanta Falcons' unconventional decision to carry four quarterbacks on the finalized 53-man roster. They examine injury updates regarding Michael Penix Jr., the trade of Clark Phillips III for defensive line depth, and the Atlanta Braves' impressive seven-game winning streak. 02:06 - Falcons Four Quarterback Decision 05:51 - Notable Roster Cuts 09:26 - Jesse Bates Injury Update 14:38 - Michael Penix Jr Status 26:01 - Braves Winning Streak Analysis 35:05 - Falcons Season Outlook

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Falcons' roster cuts and the ongoing discussion regarding Michael Penix Jr.'s health. CBS college football analyst analyst Brian Jones joins to evaluate the current state of college football and a groundbreaking CTE treatment study being conducted at Emory University. They also touch on international soccer news and Angel Reese's WNBA record. 01:50 - Falcons Practice Squad News 04:31 - Michael Penix Jr. Debate 08:59 - Arthur Blank Conspiracy Theory 16:30 - Brian Jones Interview Begins 21:14 - Big Ten Football Outlook 26:16 - Emory CTE Medical Study 35:06 - DeDe's News Roundup

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze the Atlanta Falcons' recent roster cuts and the ongoing discussion regarding Michael Penix Jr.'s readiness on 92.9 The Game. They also explore Scottie Scheffler's historic earnings at Eastlake, Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s controversial stolen base, and the attendance issues plaguing USC football. 01:50 - Falcons Roster Cuts 05:27 - Penix Jr. Status Update 09:45 - College Football Highlights 16:06 - Quarterback Command Evaluation 20:48 - Penix Jr. Readiness Debate 29:40 - Scheffler Historic Win 33:17 - Chisholm Stolen Base Controversy 36:45 - USC Football Attendance Woes 42:13 - Frito Lay Sales Slump

In the final hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the Atlanta Falcons' decision to carry four quarterbacks on the initial 53-man roster. Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos joins to discuss the team's seven-game win streak, his trade deadline strategy, and the development of the pitching staff. They also evaluate the health of Michael Penix Jr. and the outlook for the upcoming season. 01:50 - Falcons 53-Man Roster 07:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Status 14:34 - Alex Anthopoulos Interview 22:56 - Roster Depth And Decisions 31:26 - Walt Weiss Leadership 37:34 - Falcons Offensive Strategy 41:58 - Witnessing Sporting Greatness

Carl and Mike are joined by Alex Anthopoulos as they discuss the latest on the Braves and how he did not know Tyler Mahle would be producing at this level when they traded for him at the deadline.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to react to the initial 53-man roster and players who did not make the team and what stood out to them, including the team keeping four quarterbacks and just two running backs. As they discuss, they agree the Falcons need more of a sample size from Michael Penix Jr. to ensure he is 100 percent ready to to the offense by the reigns. 

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. and whether not there should be any questioning of his confidence, however believe he does need to display "command" when running the Falcons offense.

Carl and Mike get into some more Falcons talks as they react to the team announcing they are releasing Zach Robinson, which they believe is a shock release, however understand that with it being a new regime running the franchise, there was no reason for loyalty to Robinson or other players who were released due to the fact they were not drafted by Kevin Stefanski, Ian Cunningham and Matt Ryan.

Carl and Mike are joined by Brian Jones as they discuss the latest college football headlines.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they react to some of the players being reported to have been signed to the practice squad and then get back to their thoughts on why they believe Michael Penix Jr. has been given a chance to prove he is the man for the team, however there is still doubt in regards to Penix Jr. being able to run the offense regardless of dealing with injuries which sidelined him last season.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk as they react to the team sweeping the Rockies over the weekend and extending their win streak to seven straight wins. They also give props to Alex Anthopoulos for the addition of Tyler Mahle, who has pitched well since being traded to Atlanta and looks to be solidifying himself as the number two starter in the postseason. They then get back to Falcons talk as they continue to react to the team's initial 53-man final roster.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they react to reports of the team saying they want to see more of Michael Penix Jr. in practice before they make a decision on who will be their Week 1 starter. As they discuss, they agree there is nothing wrong with the Falcons taking this route, however still believe Penix Jr. should have more of a "killer instinct" in wanting to earn the starting role.