Dukes & Bell

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Rusty Mansell joins Carl Dukes to explore how SEC programs like Tennessee are modeling stadium developments after the Atlanta Braves' Battery. They discuss the economic transformation of college towns under coaches like Nick Saban and Kirby Smart, alongside the evolution of recruiting in the NIL era. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Atlanta Hawks' summer league performance and Coco Gauff’s historic run at Wimbledon.

01:20 - World Cup Atlanta Recap

03:02 - SEC Stadium Development Trends

07:50 - Nick Saban Economic Value

12:14 - College Football Golden Era

19:50 - Program Defining Georgia Wins

27:48 - Charleston Anniversary Trip Review

32:40 - Hawks Summer League Analysis

39:05 - Brady Trolls The Falcons

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Carl Dukes and Rusty Mansell reflect on a frustrating loss for the U.S. Men's National Team before shifting focus to the upcoming football season. They analyze the Georgia Bulldogs' schedule, evaluate quarterback Gunner Stockton's growth, and share behind-the-scenes stories regarding the recruitment of stars like Ladd McConkey and Jahmyr Gibbs.

01:50 - USMNT World Cup Exit

06:31 - SEC Media Day Changes

11:34 - SEC Coaching Landscape

16:11 - Evaluating Gunner Stockton

24:07 - Carson Beck Potential

27:03 - Ladd McConkey Recruitment

37:04 - Jahmyr Gibbs Discovery

42:34 - NFL Prospect Analysis

Carl Dukes and Rusty Mansell evaluate the USMNT's lack of an "alpha" player following a letdown performance and Lionel Messi's heroics in Atlanta. They also weigh in on Tua Tagovailoa's arrival to the Falcons' quarterback room and explore Braves trade options with Grant McCauley.

02:10 - USMNT Struggles And Future

09:00 - Tua Tagovailoa Falcons Discussion

15:59 - Grant McAuley Braves Analysis

19:22 - Rome Braves Prospect Watch

23:33 - Braves Trade Deadline Targets

30:18 - Messi Versus Christian Pulisic

35:08 - Falcons Playoff State Interest

41:25 - NBA Rumors And Closing

Carl and Rusty close out the show with some final thoughts on the USMNT's loss to Belgium and the heat Christian Pulisic has been receiving for his performance, to which Carl believes he is really good, however not ready for the moment. They then get into some Falcons talk as they discuss why the play of whoever wins the starting quarterback role is key for the team to break their playoff drought.

Carl and Rusty are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves and whether they will be willing to part ways with some of their top prospects to secure some starting pitching which could solidify them as title contenders.

Carl and Rusty get back to more World Cup talk and share more thoughts on the USMNT's loss to Belgium and agree that from a talent level, the team still has work to do in order to truly compete against some of the great teams around the world.

Carl and Rusty get back into more football talk as they discuss the back and forth conversations in regards to the whether or not the SEC Championship game matters to the coaches, to which Rusty believes eventually the conference game will go away once it's all said and done.

Carl and Rusty get back into Georgia football talk as they discuss Gunner Stockton and how big of a season he will have to have in order the Bulldogs to make a real run at the national title. As they discuss, Rusty explains why he believes that while Stockton is a "polished kid" but has the right attitude on the football to lead Georgia to a national title.

Carl and Rusty get into some Georgia football talk as they discuss the Dawgs schedule, which Carl states why he believes South Carolina may be a bigger challenge for Georgia than some may believe.

Carl and Rusty get into some college football talk as they discuss some of the best eras of the sport. As they discuss, they share thoughts on why the 90's may have been one of the best which included what they agree was one of the biggest Heisman races between Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson.