Cornerback has been the position Mississippi State fans have looked at all offseason as the biggest weakness on the team. Are the Bulldog fans right, or can a new star emerge to fill the shoes of Fred Smoot, Johnthan Banks, and Emmanuel Forbes? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss a room that doesn't look on paper like its has the SEC quality you n…

It's one of the preseason traditions we know and love on Thunder & Lightning, the All-22 rankings. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk project a starting lineup then rank their selections on who they trust the most to have a great season for Mississippi State.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Miss…

Mississippi State hit the transfer portal hard this offseason looking to rebuild its linebacker room, and the Bulldogs have on paper a group that looks like it belongs in the SEC. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk asks how good this group can be, and if there's a breakout star in Coach Coleman Hutzler's room.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Rob…

Mississippi State and Texas A&M have played an incredibly competitive series since the Aggies entered the SEC. Can the Bulldogs tip the momentum back their way, or will it be a third straight win for the Aggies? Brian Hadad welcomes David Nuno of TexAgs Radio to the show for a preview.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 gi…

“Resist that urge to jump right into job applications and start applying. You want to give yourself some space to process what you've been through and maybe avoid making any big decisions." In this episode, we have Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has been laid off four times during his career each time …

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Everybody is hungry for football, but some times, you're just hungry for dinner. Today's episode of The Rumblings embraces that appetite, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into the mailbag for another helping of your questions.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics…

Davon Booth getting an extra year of eligibility was like Mississippi State plucking a four star transfer out of the portal. Will Booth make his final season one to remember? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the dynamic Bulldog running back could be one of the most underrated players in the SEC.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robb…

Mississippi State fans know all about Blake Shapen, Isaac Smith, and Davon Booth. Who are the Bulldogs we could be talking about when the season ends? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk scour the depth chart for some players who are flying under the radar prior to preseason camp starting.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give …

Mississippi State sports had to take a back seat today, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk had to speak on the passing of the legendary Hulk Hogan. The guys remember the greatest moments in the Hulkster's career, the incredible impact he had in the ring and beyond it, and the complicated legacy of his years away from professional wrestling.Brian Hadad…

There's no denying Mississippi State's defensive line was a liability a season ago. After bringing in a number of new faces via the transfer portal, are the Bulldogs good enough in the trenches to find success in the SEC? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the new look Bulldog defensive line, which could be a huge piece of the puzzle for Jeff …

Mississippi State makes its first trip to Gainesville in 15 years this October, and its a game that both teams have to have to find their goals for 2025. Brian Hadad welcomes Graham Hall of Swamp247 to the podcast for a preview of the Florida Gators.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississ…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

You never know what's going to happen on The Rumblings, and today is no exception. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk turn an innocent question about Brian O'Connor into an all time discussion about which Uncle Jesse is the one you should be thinking about when you say the name.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the be…

It's a cliche to say you want to get off to a good start, but for Jeff Lebby, anything less might be too hard to bounce back from in his second season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the games against Southern Mississippi and Arizona State might be what makes or breaks Lebby's time at Mississippi State.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississipp…

Jeff Lebby's offense have always been at their best when the tight end position has been one of strength. A season ago, Seydou Traore was Mississippi State's second leading receiver, but can he bring even more to the table? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk analyze a room that got reshaped over the offseason in hopes of bringing more big plays to the fi…

Coach Jeff Lebby was adamant from day one of spring practice that his team had to improve on the offensive line. As soon as the second portal window opened, the Bulldogs went to work, bringing in a number of new faces they hope to be big pieces in the 2025 season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk talk about the big uglies and why that unit must be bett…

Brian Hadad got a big surprise at SEC Media Days when he ran into former Olympian and WWE World Heavyweight Champion, the World's Strongest Man, Mark Henry on Digital Drive in Atlanta. Henry was kind enough to sit down on SportsTalk Mississippi to talk about why he feels Texas is the best team in the country, and to relive some of the incredible mo…

Speed kills in football, and Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson may be the assassin the Bulldog offense needs this season. Brian Hadad sat down with the Oklahoma transfer at SEC Media Days to get his thoughts on the upcoming season, and how he balances being a student-athlete with being a husband.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi a…

Mississippi State's Jeff Lebby and his players made two things very clear at the podium Wednesday in Atlanta, they know they have a tough challenge in front of them, and they are ready to face it head on. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at what the Bulldogs said at SEC Media Days.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On…

“Sympathy is rushing to turn the light on into someone’s darkness so that we feel better, whereas empathy is being prepared to sit with somebody in their darkness and connect with them and just be there for them.” In this episode, I’m joined by June Hogan. June helps organisations to do redundancy and layoffs well! So of course I’m a fan. It’s neve…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State got as close to a best case scenario as it possibly could have hoped for coming out of the Major League Baseball draft. Are the Bulldogs now poised to enter the 2026 season ranked among the nation's elite? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss more good news for the Diamond Dawgs.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Fau…

Mississippi State had to turn over its entire receiver room this offseason, adding new faces that are high on potential, but low on production at the SEC level. Can Jeff Lebby and Chad Bumphis coach this unit into one that provides the big plays the Bulldogs need? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the group that might be the difference for St…

Mississippi State's roster still has some players that aren't up to the level of their SEC counterparts, but that is certainly not the case when you're talking about the Bulldog running backs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look into the backfield at a group that could be among the best in the conference.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi a…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

An episode of The Rumblings can only be as long as the listeners make it, so today's show didn't have the same quantity of questions as normal. However, the quality is very high, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk get into the mailbag before the offseason really starts up at SEC Media Days.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 …

Mississippi State's poor record in 2024 has people overlooking what was by and large a decent season by both quarterbacks who played. Can 2025 see a healthy Blake Shapen put together a successful year, and what happens if he goes down with another injury? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the Bulldog quarterback room.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk…

There may still be some work to do in the transfer portal for Mississippi State, but by and large it seems the Bulldogs have their class in place. How good can this lineup be, and what can the Diamond Dawgs expect from Sunday's MLB Draft? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who could be 1-9 in Coach Brian O'Connor's first season in Starkville.Bria…

Brian O'Connor's arrival in Starkville has put even more excitement into a fanbase that lives and breathes college baseball like none other. Brian Hadad welcomes Mississippi State's newest coach to the podcast for a great conversation that covers O'Connor's style as a coach, what he expects from his team, and how often he gets a Fast and Furious re…

Brian O'Connor's move from Virginia to Mississippi State has re-ignited the Bulldog baseball program and has fans clamoring for a return to Omaha and much, much more. Can O'Connor deliver on the expectations of his fans? Brian Hadad welcomes the new skipper of the Diamond Dawgs to the podcast for a great conversation about his program and much more…

Mississippi State and Arkansas will meet in early November in what might very well be the most important game of the season for both teams. Does postseason play hang in the balance when these two match up? Brian Hadad welcomes Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record back to the pod for a preview of the Dogs and the Hogs.Brian Hadad of SportsTa…

As we draw closer to the Fourth of July, you need to know there are certain things you can always count on in America. One of those things is Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk answering your questions in this country's greatest Twitter mailbag podcast. It's an All-American edition of The Rumblings.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk o…

"You can have a bad day, some days, that's fine. But then at some point, you've got to go, all right, I've got to take a little bit of responsibility now and get on with this." In this ‘epic’ (long!) episode, I sit down with Chris Hirst, author known for his “no bullsh*t” approach to leadership and work. We go deep, wide and around the block talkin…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There was a lot of rumors and a lot of questions, but in the end, Mississippi State's superstar third baseman Ace Reese decided there was no place like Starkville for his junior season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how it all went down, and what it means for a roster that should be loaded in Brian O'Connor's first year as head coach.Brian H…

Mississippi State continues to wait out a final decision from star third baseman Ace Reese, but the Diamond Dawgs aren't waiting to add more talent in the meantime. Brian Hadad discusses the newest addition to the roster, then heads to a conversation with Bulldog basketball's sharp shooting superstar Josh Hubbard.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississip…

Josh Hubbard's return to Mississippi State means he'll be one of the top names to watch in all of college basketball this season. What does the Bulldog sharpshooter want for himself and his team in his junior campaign? Brian Hadad sat down with Hubbard for an extended conversation about basketball, his desire to give back to his community, and what…

Everything was going great for Mississippi State baseball this offseason, as the Bulldogs have landed an elite coach who has put together an incredible transfer portal class. As any State fan can tell you, that's when you need to be worried, as rumors of superstar third baseman Ace Reese leaving Starkville have started to bubble up. Brian Hadad and…

This is the final weekend before the portal closes for college baseball, and Mississippi State continues to try and improve its roster. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who might be headed to Starkville before the deadline closes.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athle…

A season ago, Mississippi State gave Georgia all they wanted when the two teams squared off in Athens. Can the maroon and white Bulldogs find a way to upset the defending SEC champions in Starkville? Brian Hadad welcomes Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 to the pod for a Bulldog vs. Bulldog preview.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On…

There was a moment early in Mississippi State's game against Missouri where it looked like the Bulldogs might be about to break through and take an SEC victory. That quickly turned into another lopsided loss for the maroon and white, as the Tigers controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage throughout the contest. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk wo…

Mississippi State's second ever trip to Missouri will come in late November, and the Bulldogs would love to find a way to grab a victory over the Tigers. Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the podcast for a preview of a Mizzou team that looks to continue its outstanding run under Eli Drinkwitz.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk M…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

It's finally summer in full effect here in Mississippi, so why not stay inside and listen to your favorite Twitter mailbag podcast? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into the mailbag with a scorching hot edition of The Rumblings.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics.…

Mississippi State saw an influx of commitments to its 2026 recruiting class, but are the Bulldogs bringing in the type of athletes that can get this program back among the top teams in college football? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why State's class has plenty of names, but not enough stars.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie F…

Mississippi State has been bringing in talent from the portal since the day Brian O'Connor stepped foot in Starkville, and the Bulldogs are showing no signs of slowing down. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have the latest on the nation's top ranked portal class, and who might be next to join up.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of…

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Robbie Faulk talks in-depth with new Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O'Connor about his vision for the Diamond Dawgs and more...Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Me…

Mississippi State's 2025 schedule now has the kickoff windows in place, allowing fans to start making their plans to be in Starkville this season. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk go over the schedule and make some predictions for kickoff times for the Bulldogs.Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into…