Thunder & Lightning

Texas entered the season dreaming of a national championship for the team and a Heisman Trophy for Arch Manning. Mississippi State can put an definitive end to those dreams on Saturday with a win. Can State add to the misery the Longhorns have been mired in this year? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at what the Bulldogs need from their squad to do exactly that. 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 may never have higher expectations than it does coming into Brian O'Connor's first season at the helm. The Diamond Dawgs held an exhibition this weekend, and D1Baseball's Mark Etheridge was there to watch it. Brian Hadad welcomes Mark to the pod to discuss what he saw, why he is impressed with State's roster, and his thoughts on the SEC power structure with the departure of Tony Vitello from Tennessee. 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 been a long time since the Texas Longhorns played in Starkville, but they will return for a showdown this Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Brian Hadad talks with Joe Cook of InsideTexas.com to get a preview of a game that the pundits are saying will be incredibly close. 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

Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk just wanted a nice relaxing edition of The Rumblings to take their minds off the miserable loss Mississippi State suffered at the hands of Florida. Instead, the listeners just wanted to relive the agony. The guys have to gut through it to get to the fun stuff in today's podcast. 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

Legacy is a complicated word when you are talking about a person like Father Burke Masters. On the one hand, his name will forever be remembered by Mississippi State fans for his grand slam in the 1990 NCAA Regionals against Florida State. On the other, he is a man who has given his life to his faith and his church. Brian Hadad welcomes Father Masters to the podcast as he prepares for a speaking tour of the State of Mississippi for Catholic Charities. 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

You could sense the frustration coming from Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby at his Monday press conference, but his message was clear, the Bulldogs must continue to move forward as they try to end their SEC losing streak. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what Lebby said and what he meant behind his words. 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

Country music superstar HARDY is a massive Mississippi State fan and an avid listener of the Thunder and Lightning podcast. Today, he stops in with a long conversation with Robbie Faulk about his music journey, family life and so 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

Jeff Lebby had Mississippi State poised for a signature win that would have all but sealed up his team's chances to be in a bowl, and end a long SEC losing streak. In a moment, it all went away, and Bulldog fans were left wondering how certain victory turned into a 23-21 defeat to a Florida Gator squad hours away from firing its own coach. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk don't have much nice to say on today's pod. 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 let a golden opportunity slip away Saturday as the Bulldogs dropped their 15th straight SEC game in a 23-21 decision to the Florida Gators. Brian Hadad recaps an incredibly heartbreaking loss for the maroon and white who gave the game away in the closing moments. 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 travels to Gainesville for the first time in fifteen years, facing a Florida team that is reeling after a slow start and a week of rumors surrounding its head coach. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how the Bulldogs could take advantage of the situation and leave Florida with a much needed win. 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 offensive line has struggled to protect the quarterback this season, Florida's defensive line has struggled to get to the quarterback. When the two teams collide this Saturday, who will win this matchup that could determine who takes home the victory? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back in the trenches looking ahead to State's trip to The Swamp. 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 hard to believe, but Saturday will mark Mississippi State's first trip to Gainesville since the famous win in 2010, where the Bulldogs followed the mantra of Always Run, Never Pass to a 10-7 victory over Florida. Brian Hadad welcomes one of the key players from that squad, the great Vick Ballard, to the podcast for a stroll down the Swamp's Memory Lane. 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 heads to Gainesville to take on a struggling Florida team. Are the Gators about ready to give up, or will they attack like a cornered animal? Brian Hadad welcomes Andrew Abadie of the Gainesville Sun back to the podcast for a 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

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

Normally The Rumblings is a pretty simple question and answer format, but today's show has something different. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take your questions, but also some of your statements in another edition of the world's greatest 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

Mississippi State's bye week came at an opportune time when it comes to getting some key players healthy. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk report after Jeff Lebby's weekly press conference about who may be suiting up for the Bulldogs this weekend as they head to The Swamp for a date with the Florida Gators. 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 enjoyed a weekend off, as the Bulldogs try to get healthy to finish the stretch run of the season. The college football world continue to spin, and after some great games and shocking moves, we're all ready to reset. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have a look at what went down this Saturday and how it affects 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

Mississippi State Baseball is a program with a long winning tradition, but this season might have some of the highest expectations in school history. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk give some early thoughts on the Diamond Dawgs, as Coach Brian O'Connor has Bulldog fans chomping at the bit for Opening Day. 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 never have been more preseason excitement for Mississippi State baseball, and Ace Reese is a big reason why. Brian Hadad catches up with the SEC Newcomer of the Year to discuss why he came back to Starkville, and what Brian O'Connor is bringing to Dudy Noble Field this spring. 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 is has seen success from both the men's and women's squads since the arrival of Chris Jans and Sam Purcell. Can the Bulldog coaches bring both their teams back to the NCAA Tournament? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk hear from both coaches as we enter the annual Bye Week Blitz. 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

Another tournament appearance, another highly rated transfer class, and it's another season with high expectations for Mississippi State men's basketball. Brian Hadad catches up with Coach Chris Jans to get his thoughts on his squad, this season, and of course his star player 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

Simply put, few coaches in the country had the roster turnover that Mississippi State women's basketball coach Sam Purcell experienced this offseason. Brian Hadad catches up with Coach Purcell as he has a lot of new faces on a squad he hopes can return to the NCAA Tournament. 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 not unusual for The Rumblings to go off the rails, but today is one rant that listeners will either die laughing at or be horribly offended. Whichever you choose, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are here for another edition of America'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

Mississippi State hasn't had a lot of injuries, but the ones they have suffered have been at key positions. How healthy will the Bulldogs be at the end of the off week? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the latest they've heard as State hopes to get some starters back before the trip to Florida. 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 a close game get out of hand, as the offense struggled and the defense ran out of gas in a 31-9 loss to Texas A&M. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how it went wrong for the Bulldogs, and why what happened Saturday doesn't mean the end of the world for this Mississippi State 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

There wasn't much good to come from Mississippi State's trip to College Station, as Texas A&M dominated the game on Saturday night to the tune of a 31-9 decision. Brian Hadad has the recap as the Bulldogs limp into a much needed off 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

Mississippi State's series with Texas A&M has been incredibly close since the Aggies arrived in the SEC. Can the Bulldogs find a way to pull off an upset, or will A&M maintain maroon and white superiority? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the preview of State's trip to College Station. 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

They say cleanliness is next to godliness. For Mississippi State, a little cleanliness might have been the difference between victory and defeat against Tennessee. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the Bulldogs have got to shine things up if they want to upset Texas A&M this weekend. 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 might not be as much maroon in the stands as usual when Mississippi State clashes with Texas A&M this Saturday, with the Aggies doing a blackout. Can the Bulldogs spoil the party, or is this Aggie team built a little differently than years past? Brian Hadad welcomes David Nuno from TexAgs Radio to the pod for a 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

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 go into overtime on Saturday, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk get the Rumblings done in regulation. The guys are back for everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag podcast. 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 didn't pull any punches when talking about his own performance as head coach in Saturday's loss to Tennessee. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why Lebby's comments are exactly what Mississippi State fans needed to hear from their guy following such a tough defeat. 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 are plenty of positives to take away from Saturday if you are talking about the long term health of the Mississippi State football, but in the short term, it was a 13th straight SEC loss as the Bulldogs fall in overtime 41-34 to Tennessee. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk examine where it went wrong for the maroon and white. 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 matched Tennessee punch for punch in a spectacular college football game, but in the end, it was the Volunteers who took home a 41-34 victory over the Bulldogs in overtime. Brian Hadad reports from a heartbroken Davis Wade Stadium as State suffers its first loss of the 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 is set to host its biggest game in years, with a sellout crowd and a ranked opponent in Tennessee. Can the Bulldogs pull off the upset and keep their undefeated season alive? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are ready to preview Saturday's showdown with the Volunteers. 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

Dave Neal's voice is synonymous with SEC sports, as he's been calling football, basketball, and baseball games across the South for four decades. Brian Hadad welcomes the legendary announcer to the pod to get his thoughts on this weekend's game between Mississippi State and Tennessee, and to relive some great Bulldog moments he was on the mic for. 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 knows where they will be playing SEC football all the way through 2029, and for the first time in a long time, the Southeastern Conference feels like an actual conference again. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the new nine game look and what decisions Zac Selmon will need to make for the future of non-conference scheduling. 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 welcomes Tennessee to Davis Wade Stadium for the first time in 12 years, and the stakes are as high for the Bulldogs as they've been in quite some time. Brian Hadad welcomes Ben Mckee of GoVols247 back to the podcast for a Rocky Top preview of Saturday's huge game. 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

We're only days away from Mississippi State's showdown with Tennessee, so what better way to get ready than with the greatest Twitter mailbag podcast. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have you covered with another supercharged 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 is through to SEC play with an undefeated record, and you don't need to tell them the stakes are about to get much higher. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what Jeff Lebby said at his weekly press conference, and why he's laying out the game plan the Bulldogs must follow to have success against Tennessee. 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 overcame a sloppy first half to dominate Northern Illinois 38-10 on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk explain why State's below average performance is actually a big positive for the Bulldogs as they look ahead to the start of SEC play and next weekend's showdown with Tennessee. 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 was sloppier than Mississippi State probably wanted it to be, but in the end, it was an easy victory for the Bulldogs over Northern Illinois. Brian Hadad is live in the Davis Wade Stadium press box for the recap. 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 wraps up the non-conference with a matchup against Northern Illinois. Brian Hadad looks at today's game as State looks to wrap up their out of conference slate with an undefeated record. 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 it's last step before entering into SEC play, but the Bulldogs can't afford to overlook another opponent from the MAC. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the preview as the Bulldogs welcome Northern Illinois to Davis Wade Stadium 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 year ago, Mississippi State football was at its lowest point in over two decades. Now, the Bulldogs are a win away from a historic start to the season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk talk about an incredible 365 days and where the program can go from here. 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

Who has been the biggest surprise of the college football season, both in a good and bad way? Brian Hadad welcomes John Talty from 247 Sports to the pod to discuss who has his attention after the first three weeks, and why Mississippi State is one of the teams that he's got an eye on. 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