# Hr2 - Abe and Mike on Kirby Smart’s SEC Power Play; Hard Knocks Fatigue

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-21T23:13:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2415

## Resource

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Mike and Abe analyze Kirby Smart's support for Greg Sankey's suggestion that the SEC could operate independently, examining the ongoing power struggle with the Big Ten. They also critique the current state of ESPN's SportsCenter and discuss why Hard Knocks has lost its raw appeal due to team editorial control. Additionally, Day Day shares stories from his recent Orlando vacation, including a run-in with Georgia's Super Speeder laws. 01:50 - ESPN SportsCenter Decline 06:14 - Hard Knocks Critique 15:10 - Falcons Schedule Analysis 18:43 - SEC Independence Debate 24:22 - TV Network Influence 31:54 - Day Day Orlando Trip 37:40 - Super Speeder Ticket 40:58 - Marvel Doomsday Trailer

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