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You can never say the offseason is boring when Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are answering your questions. The guys are back with another award winning edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, 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...

Jeff Lebby's career as a play caller has put some big numbers up at the quarterback position. What does that portend for Kamario Taylor in his first year as Mississippi State's starter? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the numbers and try to predict what Taylor's stats might be by season's end. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks...

June has traditionally been a good month for recruiting with Mississippi State football, and Jeff Lebby seems to be finding his stride as the offseason heats up. Brian Hadad takes a look at the newest additions to the Class of 2027 and explains why its critical for the Bulldogs to get some top high school talent in one area specifically. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, alon...

School may be out for high school and college students, but for Carlo Barone, class is in session, and the course is Mississippi State History 101. Brian Hadad is the professor, and the first lesson as the guys put together the all time Bulldog football team is there is only room for one in the quarterback room, the legend Dak Prescott. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along...

Mississippi State got some great news on Wednesday with Jacob Parker's announcement he'll be back for another season at Dudy Noble Field. Brian Hadad continues to lavish praise on the Bulldog freshman, and discusses the players State is bringing in from the portal to go with their freshman All-American. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brook...

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's athletic year has come to an end, and now the dog days of the offseason are upon. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone know the best way to pass the time is with America's favorite Twitter mailbag. The guys are back with another edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight int...

Mississippi State's season is over, and with it the career of Ace Reese in Starkville. Before the Bulldog superstar hears his name called in the Major League Baseball draft, Brian Hadad asks, where does he rank among the all time Diamond Dawg greats? Brooks Bryan joins the show to give his thoughts on Reese, and the Super Regional defeat that brought an end to State's season. Brian Hadad of Sports...

For the neutral observer, Saturday and Sunday's games between Mississippi State and Georgia were incredible theater, two great teams slugging it out for a chance to go to the College World Series. For the maroon and white faithful, it was a bitter pill to swallow, as their Bulldogs saw their season end amid all the fireworks. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the final word on Brian O'Connor's fir...

Another crazy day of baseball, another late lead for Mississippi State, but unfortunately for the maroon and white, another day where they couldn't get the last few outs to get the win. Mississippi State sees its season end in Athens at the hands of the Georgia Bulldogs, Brian Hadad has the recap on the last postgame show of the year. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along w...

Mississippi State wants redemption, the Bulldogs want revenge, but most importantly, they want to be playing baseball in Omaha next weekend. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan discuss the latest news on who the Bulldogs will have on the mound for the weekend ahead. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best ins...

One set of Bulldogs is going to Omaha, but will they be wearing maroon and white or red and black? Brian Hadad welcomes Dawgs247's Olivia Sayer back to the podcast for a preview of the Athens Super Regional between Mississippi State and Georgia. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State a...

Mississippi State may be looking at a 4-0 deficit to the Georgia Bulldogs this year, but that doesn't mean that State doesn't have a lot working in its favor coming into this weekend's Super Regional. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss what Brian O'Connor and the Diamond Dawgs can do to overcome the SEC Champions. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamo...

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

Baseball lives to fight another week, but before Mississippi State takes on Georgia for a chance to return to Omaha, we've got some questions that need answering. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone are back for another exciting 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...

Mississippi State's history of great players can easily be divided into tiers, with names like Clark, Palmeiro, Mangum, and Allen at the very top. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan discuss why the Bulldog super freshman Jacob Parker appears to be on the path to join that highest echelon of Diamond Dawg superstars. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legenda...

Mississippi State dominated each game in the Starkville Regional, and will head to Athens for a showdown with the SEC Champions from Georgia. Brian Hadad catches up with Coach Brian O'Connor as his team sits two wins away from the College World Series. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi...

Mississippi State made it look pretty darn easy this weekend, putting up big offensive numbers and getting great starting pitching en route to three straight wins in the Starkville Regional. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how the Bulldogs got the job done, and now face a bigger job in the form of the SEC champions from Georgia. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along wi...

This season's NCAA Tournament has seen a lot of chaos, as top seeds have struggled and even been eliminated across the country. Not the case in Starkville, as Mississippi State put up double digit runs in all three games and cruised to a Super Regional date with Georgia with a 19-5 clinching win over Louisiana. Brian Hadad is live at Dudy Noble to recap an exlplosive night for the Diamond Dawgs. D...

Dudy Noble was rocking with a late first pitch, and Mississippi State repaid their fans with a relatively easy 10-5 win over Cincinnati to put the Bulldogs into the regional final. Brian Hadad is live from the press box as the Diamond Dawgs are a win away from a Super Regional appearance. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give y...

Mississippi State hasn't hosted a postseason baseball game since the 2021 Super Regional, just days before the Bulldogs claimed their first national title. Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone, and Brooks Bryan are ready to see Dudy Noble Field rocking on Friday as State begins its quest to get back to Omaha. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bry...

The show is on the road at Boardtown Pizza and Pints in Starkville to talk about the Starkville Regional, Mississippi State's outlook in the tournament, and we talk to former Diamond Dawg Cole Gordon. Plus, we answer the question everyone is asking themselves: Can Brian talk baseball while also eating pizza? Find out on this special episode (short answer = yes). Brought to you by FastNet Fiber Int...

Mississippi State enters postseason play with a literal ace up its sleeve, as Ryan McPherson appears ready to resume his role in the Bulldog pitching rotation without any limitations. Brian Hadad explains why this changes everything for the Diamond Dawgs and their pursuit of a second national championship. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Br...

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

Over the course of the last two weeks, Mississippi State softball has made history in three separate games. Now locked and loaded for the school's first appearance in the Women's College World Series, it begs the question, where does what happened in Norman, Oklahoma rank when we are looking at all the wins in Bulldog history. Brian Hadad has his list of the greatest victories ever for the maroon...