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Every decision Brian Hadad has made in putting together his all time Mississippi State team has been a tough one, but today he really felt the pressure of making his choice. Carlo Barone is in for another lesson as the top two cornerbacks in Bulldog history are added to the squad. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the b...

When you look at all 16 SEC teams and their schedules, it becomes pretty clear that no team has the pressure on it the first four weeks of the season like Mississippi State does. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone explain that by the end of September, we'll know everything we need to know about the Bulldogs, Jeff Lebby, and the future of his program. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Baron...

Auburn is back on the Mississippi State schedule, and as the case has been for nearly the past decade, its a game that could decide who makes a bowl game and who is left out. Brian Hadad welcomes Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser back to the pod for a preview of the Tigers. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the bes...

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

World Cup fever may be about to subside with the United States out of the competition, but all of the GOATs have their eyes on something greater than the top prize in world soccer. Join all of the stars of the summer as they listen to Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone in another edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Br...

Some tough decisions had to be made to knock Mississippi State's historic roster of linebackers down to just three. Brian Hadad has the difficult task of doing exactly that, as he schools Carlo Barone on three legendary Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Coveri...

For the first time in his tenure, Coach Jeff Lebby has a proven target in the passing game returning for his Mississippi State Bulldogs in Anthony Evans. The question is, does he have another Brenen Thompson to open things up down the field. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss who will line up outside for the Bulldogs as they look to become one of the SEC's most explosive offenses. Brian Hadad of...

Mississippi State has always been known for tough, hard nosed defense, and it has started up front for the Bulldogs for decades. Brian Hadad's class is back in session, as he has a couple of surprises for Carlo Barone in the unveiling of his all time maroon and white front four. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the bes...

Diego Pavia is gone, so was he the catalyst for Vanderbilt's success or is this a program that can continue to have success under Clark Lea? Brian Hadad welcomes Aria Gerson of The Tennessean to the podcast to discuss the Commodores, a game that Mississippi State must win to have any real improvement this season. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond...

Fluff Bothwell had his moments a season ago, but now he's asked to lead a young running back room and help Mississippi State control the run game. Is Bothwell up to the challenge, and how can he help Kamario Taylor be successful? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss what Fluff needs to bring to the Bulldogs this fall. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Dia...

On3's Wilson Alexander was on the field with the quarterbacks at the Manning Passing Academy, so he had a front row seat for the impressive night Kamario Taylor enjoyed. Brian Hadad talks to Alexander about his thoughts on the Mississippi State signal caller and how he stacks up against the rest of the SEC. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg B...

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 has been doing The Rumblings for 8 years with three different co-hosts, and finally today, somebody famous had a question for him. You'll laugh at Carlo Barone's reaction when you find out wanted to talk to the guys today. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. C...

Tupelo linebacker Devontray Brewer made the flip official on Monday, changing his verbal commitment from Stanford to Mississippi State. Brian Hadad catches up with one of the state's top prospects about what went into that decision and what excites him about being a Bulldog. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best in...

Mississippi State will take whatever good news it can get from the football field, so seeing the national media fawning all over Kamario Taylor was something that the Bulldog faithful excited for the upcoming season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at how a couple of short videos and some articles have the maroon and white thinking things might be on the uptick in Starkville. Brian Hadad...

Mississippi State has no shortage of offensive linemen that have made their mark in the SEC and in the NFL. Brian Hadad has Carlo Barone back in class for another edition of Summer School, as they try to pick the best five to add to the all time Bulldog team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Missi...

Carlo Barone had to miss class today, so he'll have to attend virtually as Brian Hadad lays out the men he believes are the greatest receivers in Mississippi State history. From the early 80's on, four Bulldogs stood out to secure their spots on the T&L All Time Team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight i...

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

We are fully immersed in the offseason, but that doesn't mean Thunder & Lightning listeners don't have plenty of questions. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are back with answers in another action packed 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 t...

Sports fans were shocked on Monday as MIchigan head basketball coach Dusty May took the Dallas Mavericks job, seemingly out of nowhere. It got Brian Hadad to thinking, what was the most shocking moment for Mississippi State fans? He has a top five list to share with Carlo Barone. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the be...

Kamario Taylor takes over the reins at Mississippi State facing the expectations of bringing the Bulldogs back into winning ways, but also the pressure of doing it after only two starts as a true freshman. What is a fair expectation for him and the Bulldogs as Taylor steps into the spotlight? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss what Taylor can do and what Jeff Lebby has to do for him. Brian Hadad...

Mississippi State has always been identified with great running backs, a lineage that goes back decades. Brian Hadad has class back in session for Carlo Barone, as they discuss the greatest rushers in Bulldog history, and give the top two that have made the T&L All Time Team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best i...

It's been the biggest stretch of Ole Miss dominance in the annual Battle for the Golden Egg since the 1980's, and Mississippi State is desperate to turn the rivalry back in their favor. With another loaded Rebel roster to contend with, how can the Bulldogs reclaim the trophy and the moniker of best in the state? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the first opponent preview of the summer with a look...

It's a tradition on Thunder & Lightning, starting the opponent previews at the end of the season and jumping into the Egg Bowl in June. Brian Hadad welcomes his SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey to the pod for a look at the Ole Miss Rebels and the Battle for the Golden Egg. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you...

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