Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State's postseason begins Wednesday morning as the Bulldogs take on Missouri in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Brian Hadad catches up with Coach Brian O'Connor to discuss his team's path to Omaha and what the Diamond Dawgs must do to have the postseason they want.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State heads to Hoover for the SEC Tournament pretty secure in the thought they'll be hosting a regional next weekend in Starkville. With that in mind, how should the Bulldogs set up their pitching for the week ahead and the regional to come? Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan take a look at the decisions Brian O'Connor has to make.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

For the second weekend in a row, Mississippi State let a Game 1 victory turn into a series defeat, and now enter the postseason with real questions about how far this team can actually go. Brian Hadad takes a look at what's been an unusual season for the Diamond Dawgs, and asks what will ultimately be the fate of Coach Brian O'Connor's first team in Starkville.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Let's start with the good news, Mississippi State absolutely scorched Texas A&M at the plate on Thursday, and have all but locked up a host site for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The bad news it should have been much easier, and would have been except for some late inning mistakes that might cost the Bulldogs later this weekend. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan discuss a good start to the weekend and how the Diamond Dawgs can keep the momentum going.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Pitching has been a strength for Mississippi State all year long, and as we've reached the final weekend of the regular season, pitching is where the Diamond Dawgs have the advantage against Texas A&M. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone explain why the injury bug has struck the Aggies, and ask if State can get the job done in College Station.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering 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 Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There's been a lot of talk about the age divide on Thunder & Lightning, but Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone won't let that stop them from answering your questions. The old guy and the new kid are back with another terrific edition of The Rumblings.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State would already be safely among the hosts in the upcoming NCAA Tournament had the Bulldogs simply won one or two more games, there is no denying that. But could they also have been there had their schedule been a little bit more difficult? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone examine how the Bulldogs need to rethink they way they schedule out of conference opponents.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State started off so well against Auburn, but back to back defeats have the Bulldogs very much on the bubble when it comes to hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament. Brian Hadad talks with Coach Brian O'Connor about his team's performance.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

After Thursday night's win over Auburn, it seemed Mississippi State had the door wide open to not only host a regional, but a Super Regional in Starkville. Two losses later, and the Diamond Dawgs find themselves needing some final weekend success to secure another game at Dudy Noble Field. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan recap a tough two days for the maroon and white.

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else.

This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM