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Speed kills in football, and Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson may be the assassin the Bulldog offense needs this season. Brian Hadad sat down with the Oklahoma transfer at SEC Media Days to get his thoughts on the upcoming season, and how he balances being a student-athlete with being a husband. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby and his players made two things very clear at the podium Wednesday in Atlanta, they know they have a tough challenge in front of them, and they are ready to face it head on. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at what the Bulldogs said at SEC Media Days. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State got as close to a best case scenario as it possibly could have hoped for coming out of the Major League Baseball draft. Are the Bulldogs now poised to enter the 2026 season ranked among the nation's elite? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss more good news for the Diamond Dawgs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State had to turn over its entire receiver room this offseason, adding new faces that are high on potential, but low on production at the SEC level. Can Jeff Lebby and Chad Bumphis coach this unit into one that provides the big plays the Bulldogs need? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the group that might be the difference for State this season. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's roster still has some players that aren't up to the level of their SEC counterparts, but that is certainly not the case when you're talking about the Bulldog running backs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look into the backfield at a group that could be among the best in the conference. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

An episode of The Rumblings can only be as long as the listeners make it, so today's show didn't have the same quantity of questions as normal. However, the quality is very high, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk get into the mailbag before the offseason really starts up at SEC Media Days. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's poor record in 2024 has people overlooking what was by and large a decent season by both quarterbacks who played. Can 2025 see a healthy Blake Shapen put together a successful year, and what happens if he goes down with another injury? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the Bulldog quarterback room. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There may still be some work to do in the transfer portal for Mississippi State, but by and large it seems the Bulldogs have their class in place. How good can this lineup be, and what can the Diamond Dawgs expect from Sunday's MLB Draft? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who could be 1-9 in Coach Brian O'Connor's first season in Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian O'Connor's arrival in Starkville has put even more excitement into a fanbase that lives and breathes college baseball like none other. Brian Hadad welcomes Mississippi State's newest coach to the podcast for a great conversation that covers O'Connor's style as a coach, what he expects from his team, and how often he gets a Fast and Furious reference. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian O'Connor's move from Virginia to Mississippi State has re-ignited the Bulldog baseball program and has fans clamoring for a return to Omaha and much, much more. Can O'Connor deliver on the expectations of his fans? Brian Hadad welcomes the new skipper of the Diamond Dawgs to the podcast for a great conversation about his program and much more. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State and Arkansas will meet in early November in what might very well be the most important game of the season for both teams. Does postseason play hang in the balance when these two match up? Brian Hadad welcomes Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record back to the pod for a preview of the Dogs and the Hogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

As we draw closer to the Fourth of July, you need to know there are certain things you can always count on in America. One of those things is Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk answering your questions in this country's greatest Twitter mailbag podcast. It's an All-American edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There was a lot of rumors and a lot of questions, but in the end, Mississippi State's superstar third baseman Ace Reese decided there was no place like Starkville for his junior season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how it all went down, and what it means for a roster that should be loaded in Brian O'Connor's first year as head coach. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State continues to wait out a final decision from star third baseman Ace Reese, but the Diamond Dawgs aren't waiting to add more talent in the meantime. Brian Hadad discusses the newest addition to the roster, then heads to a conversation with Bulldog basketball's sharp shooting superstar Josh Hubbard. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Josh Hubbard's return to Mississippi State means he'll be one of the top names to watch in all of college basketball this season. What does the Bulldog sharpshooter want for himself and his team in his junior campaign? Brian Hadad sat down with Hubbard for an extended conversation about basketball, his desire to give back to his community, and what a player who believes ball is life does to keep himself ready for the big moment. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Everything was going great for Mississippi State baseball this offseason, as the Bulldogs have landed an elite coach who has put together an incredible transfer portal class. As any State fan can tell you, that's when you need to be worried, as rumors of superstar third baseman Ace Reese leaving Starkville have started to bubble up. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the latest info on State possibly taking a big blow this week. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

This is the final weekend before the portal closes for college baseball, and Mississippi State continues to try and improve its roster. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who might be headed to Starkville before the deadline closes. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

A season ago, Mississippi State gave Georgia all they wanted when the two teams squared off in Athens. Can the maroon and white Bulldogs find a way to upset the defending SEC champions in Starkville? Brian Hadad welcomes Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 to the pod for a Bulldog vs. Bulldog preview. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There was a moment early in Mississippi State's game against Missouri where it looked like the Bulldogs might be about to break through and take an SEC victory. That quickly turned into another lopsided loss for the maroon and white, as the Tigers controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage throughout the contest. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk wonder if the 2025 edition of this game can provide a gauge of improvement for Jeff Lebby's team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's second ever trip to Missouri will come in late November, and the Bulldogs would love to find a way to grab a victory over the Tigers. Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the podcast for a preview of a Mizzou team that looks to continue its outstanding run under Eli Drinkwitz. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

It's finally summer in full effect here in Mississippi, so why not stay inside and listen to your favorite Twitter mailbag podcast? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into the mailbag with a scorching hot edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State saw an influx of commitments to its 2026 recruiting class, but are the Bulldogs bringing in the type of athletes that can get this program back among the top teams in college football? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why State's class has plenty of names, but not enough stars. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State has been bringing in talent from the portal since the day Brian O'Connor stepped foot in Starkville, and the Bulldogs are showing no signs of slowing down. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the latest on the nation's top ranked portal class, and who might be next to join up. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Robbie Faulk talks in-depth with new Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor about his vision for the Diamond Dawgs and more... Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's 2025 schedule now has the kickoff windows in place, allowing fans to start making their plans to be in Starkville this season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk go over the schedule and make some predictions for kickoff times for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

It really is never too early to talk about the Battle for The Golden Egg here in the Magnolia State, so Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive headfirst into the last game on the schedule for Mississippi State. Can the Bulldogs break the recent spell of Rebel dominance, or will Ole Miss put together their best stretch since the end of the Rockey Felker era in Starkville? Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Twelve weeks until kickoff means its time to start looking at Mississippi State's schedule, and as always we start at the end with the most bitter rivalry in college football, the Battle for The Golden Egg. Brian Hadad welcomes Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal back to the pod for an early look at this year's showdown between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Greg McElroy knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a top quarterback in the Southeastern Conference. The former national championship winner at Alabama joins Brian Hadad to take a look at some of the top signal callers in the league, including Mississippi State's Blake Shapen. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

It's heating up outside, but The Rumblings remain as cool as ever. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back with America's top rated Twitter mailbag from a Mississippi State podcast. It's also the lowest rated one. It's the only one. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Jeff Lebby's first season at Mississippi State was marred by one of the most embarrassing losses in school history, a blowout defeat to Toledo that still has fans fuming months later. Can the Bulldog head man shake off that game and get fans believing in his program once again? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why that one game provides the prism State fans still view Lebby and his team through. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's big commitment to baseball already showed up in the salary going to new coach Brian O'Connor, but the real proof in the pudding would come from the results in the transfer portal. After the first week of action, it appears the Bulldogs are going big game hunting. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the new additions, but more importantly, the retention of Ace Reese. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There can no longer be any doubt, Mississippi State is all in when it comes to college baseball. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the incredible showcase the Bulldogs put on Thursday night as they welcomed Brian O'Connor as their new head coach, and welcomed in the start of a new era for the Diamond Dawgs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Now that Mississippi State baseball has its head coach, the question becomes who will he have on the team next season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the players Brian O'Connor would like to keep, and more importantly, who he's looking to bring to Starkville prior to his first season in charge of the Diamond Dawgs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Listeners to SportsTalk Mississippi and Thunder & Lightning knew well in advance that Brian O'Connor was the top target for Mississippi State's vacancy at baseball coach, but what was the search like from the Virginia perspective? Brian Hadad welcomes Greg Madia of the Daily Progress in Charlottesville to SportsTalk Mississippi to discuss his side of the recent events that brought O'Connor to Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

A lot of things have changed at Mississippi State this week, but one thing that was always remain the same is The Rumblings on Wednesday. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back with another edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Its very rare to see a coaching search end with the top target getting the job, but that is exactly what happened at Mississippi State on Monday. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk go back to the beginning of the search and detail the process that ended with Zac Selmon getting his man, Brian O'Connor, into the dugout at Dudy Noble Field. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State baseball saw its season come to an end in the Tallahassee Regional, but that isn't what people are talking about concerning the Diamond Dawgs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the news they had said was going to happen all last week, the official announcement of the hiring of Brian O'Connor as the newest head coach of the baseball Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Tallahassee has been good to Mississippi State baseball in the past, with two trips to the College World Series beginning in the state capital of Florida. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look ahead to the weekend as the Diamond Dawgs begin the Road to Omaha. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Injuries ended Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen's campaign much earlier than he wanted in 2024. Now with another year under Jeff Lebby's tutelage, the Bulldog signal caller is ready to put together a full season, and he hopes its his best one yet. Brian Hadad sat down with State's QB1 for a long conversation about what last year was to him, and what he hopes 2025 will be. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

WIth Mississippi State once again looking to advance out of the Tallahassee Regional, it seemed appropriate to go back to one of the great moments in Diamond Dawg history. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman talk with Big Hit Mac, Elijah MacNamee, about the walk off winner that propelled the Bulldogs into the College World Series. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

ESports is a huge part of college life these days, so it should come as no surprise that there are competitions at every level for university students. Mississippi State's ESports team recently brought home a national title, so as is tradition here on Thunder & Lightning, we're talking about it on the podcast. Brian Hadad welcomes Gage Fulwood and Mason Marchionda to the show to learn about how the championship was won, and how the team came together here in Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's search for its next baseball coach continues to stay hot, and its possible the Bulldogs have narrowed their focus to one man. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss State's top target, Virginia's Brian O'Connor, what's changed in the last 24 hours, and why Mississippi State's commitment to baseball has never been stronger. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State basketball put together what appears on paper to be a great transfer class, but the same could have been said a season ago. Is this new group of Bulldogs going to be able to take the team into the second weekend of postseason play? Brian Hadad gets a full breakdown from Isaac Trotter, 247Sports college basketball analyst, plus gets some thoughts on the return of Josh Hubbard to Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM