Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach has been adamant in his statements that he would not reveal his COVID-19 vaccination status. On Monday, the IHL declared that all university employees must be vaccinated or be at risk of termination. Is this bad news for Leach, and are the Bulldogs heading for a potential Nick Rolovich situation? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk speculate on the coach's status and future in Starkville.

Mississippi State got the catharsis it needed on Saturday, absolutely controlling the game against Vanderbilt from start to finish en route to an easy 45-6 win. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how the Bulldogs were so effective and being to look ahead to a massive showdown this weekend against Kentucky.

Mississippi State's second half of the season kicks off Saturday, and the Bulldogs are big favorites over Vanderbilt. Can they deliver the first blowout win of the Mike Leach Era, or will the offense continue to struggle along? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the Bulldogs and their match up with the Commodores.

Is there a more popular man in the Mississippi State fanbase than the skipper of the reigning national champion Bulldog baseball team Chris Lemonis? The better question is, is Lemonis and his squad ready to try for a repeat? Brian Hadad caught up with the head Diamond Dawg to get his thoughts post national title and look ahead to the 2022 season.

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On Monday's show, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk both said they couldn't take much away from Mississippi State's blowout loss to Alabama. Will the same be true again this weekend in victory against Vanderbilt? The guys ask how much the Bulldogs have to win by for there to be belief the second half of the season will show the improvement fans are looking for.

Volleyball has not been a program at Mississippi State that has enjoyed much success, even in the regular season. This year, Coach Julie Darty-Dennis has her Volleydawgs knocking off top 25 opponents and pushing their way to a program first NCAA Tournament bid. Brian Hadad caught up with the head coach to get her thoughts on this season and how she's built the program without volleyball being a big deal in her home state.

Mississippi State men's basketball has a buzz around it Bulldog fans haven't experienced in many years, and Coach Ben Howland knows the expectations are high for his squad this upcoming season. Brian Hadad catches up with the Bulldog head coach to get his thoughts on the transfer portal and how it benefitted his team, his roster, and the expectations to return to the NCAA Tournament.

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Mississippi State took Alabama's best shot last Saturday, and when it was over, the Bulldogs had been knocked out. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take the listener's best shot on today's episode, with another absolutely massive Rumblings mailbag.

When you take a loss like Mississippi State did against Alabama, you worry about the hangover leading to a second defeat. Should the Bulldogs be worried about taking a step back, or can they put last Saturday behind them and finish the second half of the season strong? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why they believe Mike Leach's team will be just fine in the long run.

There wasn't much to take from Mississippi State's awful performance against Alabama, and now the Bulldogs have to lick their wounds before the second half of the season starts. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss everything that happened on Saturday night, and some things that need to happen in the future.