Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State's greatest rival joined them as national champions, as Ole Miss claimed their first title in Omaha on Sunday. So why is it that the Rebels' victory puts pressure on Mike Leach? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why an already stressful season just ratcheted up a notch in Starkville.

Mississippi State's baseball season came to an end over a month ago, and it was obvious the first priority for Chris Lemonis and staff was to raid the transfer portal to bring in some top end talent. Now with only three players having made a commitment, is it reasonable to be worried about the lack of movement into Starkville? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have a spirited debate about what's going on with the baseball program.

Mississippi State brings back more production than any one in the SEC on offense, but all those weapons will be for naught if the Bulldogs cannot adequately replace their star left tackle and first round pick in the NFL Draft, Charles Cross. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk examine the options at both tackle positions, and explain why even with Cross gone, the Bulldogs could be improved up front.

John Cohen said it best in his interview on Thunder & Lightning last week, Mississippi State is in an attendance battle with the couch. As the cost of everything rises, his university is trying all manner of creative solutions to get Bulldog fans back in Davis Wade Stadium. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the newest idea from the Bryan Building.

Mississippi State sports may be on vacation, but Brian Hadad and Robbie certainly aren't. The guys dive back into the mailbag to answer your questions in another edition of The Rumblings.

One month out from SEC Media Days and about 75 days out from the start of the season, Mississippi State football has a lot of questions to be answered. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk go rapid fire style on some big picture issues about the team and the top players on the roster.

Mississippi State is a team that returns a lot of production, which means there are a lot of known commodities on the roster. So who are the Bulldogs you aren't hearing about who could make a big impact in 2022? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have some names to know for the upcoming season.

When you want answers on anything, its always best to go right to the top. Brian Hadad talks with Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen on a number of topics, then Robbie Faulk joins him to discuss Cohen's answers, and to talk another addition to the Class of 2023 for Mike Leach's squad.

Summer time means the Mississippi State coaches are on the road meeting fans across the state, and John Cohen is right there with them. The head Bulldog spoke with Brian Hadad on what fans tell him as they meet up this month, and his thoughts on the fast changing landscape of college athletics.

ississippi State and Ole Miss is a game that is never short on storylines, but there's one more layer to this year's Egg Bowl that could tell a story for the landscape of college football. Brian Hadad discusses that, plus welcomes his SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey for a deeper look at the Rebels.