Thunder & Lightning

We're are just over a week until Opening Day, and Mississippi State fans are chomping at the bit for that first pitch. Until then, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have to tide you over with another jam-packed edition of The Rumblings.

Opening Day is only a few days away, and Mississippi State fans are chomping at the bit to see the reigning national champions at Dudy Noble Field. But who will take to the diamond on that first day, and what will the rotation be for the first weekend? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss their choices for Chris Lemonis's first lineup card.

Mississippi State saw another opportunity get away on Saturday in Arkansas, and the Bulldogs are running out of chances to put a signature win on their NCAA Tournament resume. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at the clock, which shows little time left for Ben Howland's team to get off the bubble and into the big dance.

Mississippi State's athletic history are full of great athletes, all of whom gave their all for the maroon and white. But who stands out as the best of the best? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take inspiration from the retirement of Tom Brady to discuss the top names in Bulldog sports.

One of the greatest hitters in Mississippi State history, Adam Frazier has continued that well into his major league career, which now sees him in Seattle awaiting the start of training camp. Brian Hadad catches up with the Bulldog legend to discuss life in the pros and some of his favorite memories as a Diamond Dawg.

There's no question this is the most anticipated season in Mississippi State baseball history, with the Diamond Dawgs sitting as reigning national champions. Brian Hadad welcomes Teddy Cahill of Baseball America to the pod to preview the Bulldogs and what appears to be a stacked SEC going into the 2022 campaign.

Mississippi State had to beat South Carolina on Tuesday night, and the Bulldogs played from the opening tip with that kind of aggression. Can the Bulldogs take the momentum with them to Fayetteville for a massive showdown with Arkansas? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss that, their conversations with Coach Chris Lemonis at Dudy Noble Field, and the anticlimatic finish to National Signing Day.

Mississippi State may be playing for its tournament life, but you know The Rumblings are always going to be welcome at the Big Dance. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into another fantastic edition of the mailbag.

Mississippi State turned a coaching vacancy into a full reshuffle across its football coaching staff, moving pieces around to create an entirely new look with only one new face. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss all the moves made by Mike Leach as he heads into Signing Day and spring practice.

This past week's games for Mississippi State basketball against Kentucky and Texas Tech were described as great opportunities. After going 0-2, the coming weeks are no longer about chances, and are all about finding wins. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss State's remaining schedule and what the numbers need to look like if the Bulldogs want to be assured of having a place in the Big Dance.