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    Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Must Bounce Back After a Disheartening Sweep

    Mississippi State couldn’t get off the mat this weekend, as Georgia knocked out the Bulldogs to the tune of a three game sweep. Brian Hadad welcomes WCBI Sports’s Carlo Barone to the pod to talk about where it went wrong, and why this upcoming series with Tennessee is incredibly important. More...
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    T&L Spring Football Series: Dawgs247’s Ben Wolk Previews Georgia

    Georgia has been the SEC champion each of the last two seasons, but its the national championship the Bulldogs have been unable to bring back to Athens since 2022. Brian Hadad welcomes Ben Wolk of Dawgs247 to the podcast for a preview of those other Bulldogs who hope to get back on top of the...
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    T&L Spring Football Series: Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record Previews Arkansas

    Arkansas might have been the most tough luck team in college football last season, and they hope a new coach can put them back in the mix for postseason play. Brian Hadad welcomes Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record back to the pod for a look at what the Razorbacks might be able to do...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Some Highs and Too Many Lows From Mississippi State’s Game One Loss to Georgia

    Mississippi State simply made too many mistakes against Georgia on Thursday night to get the win, but Coach Brian O’Connor’s squad did have a couple of things happen that should give State fans hope of winning the series and possibly winning much more down the road. Brian Hadad reports following...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Pitching Should Provide the Advantage Against Georgia

    Mississippi State and Georgia meeting at Dudy Noble this weekend will be a matchup of two teams that can absolutely mash the baseball, but only one has been productive pitching it. Brian Hadad explains why the maroon and white Bulldogs have the advantage on the mound, and why that could be the...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Early Thoughts on Spring Football After Mississippi State’s First Week of Camp

    Week one is in the books for Mississippi State, as the 2026 spring camp has begun in earnest. What can we take away from the first scrimmage of the spring? Brian Hadad discusses why he has some belief in the Bulldogs, especially on the defensive side of the ball. More...
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    T&L Spring Football Series: Swamp247’s Graham Hall Previews Florida

    New coach, new quarterback, but the same high expectations for Florida as the Gators enter the 2026 season. Brian Hadad catches up with Graham Hall of Swamp247 to get an inside look at Jon Sumrall’s squad. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Mentality Is The Difference Maker For Mississippi State Baseball

    There’s no doubt that Mississippi State has one of the most talented rosters in college baseball, but that isn’t the key to State’s early season success. Brian Hadad explains that the mental portion of the game is where the Diamond Dawgs have found their edge under Brian O’Connor. More...
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    T&L Extra: Coach Brian O’Connor Joins SportsTalk Mississippi After Sweeping Ole Miss

    Mississippi State put together a dominating weekend as the Bulldogs once again claimed superiority in the Magnolia State over Ole Miss. Brian Hadad speaks with Coach Brian O’Connor about his team’s mentality, and what he told his players after this weekend’s sweep. More...
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    T&L Spring Football Series: AL.com’s Peter Rauterkus Previews Auburn

    Auburn has a new coach, and new quarterback, but will it be the same old results for the Tigers? Brian Hadad welcomes Peter Rauterkus of AL.com to the pod to get a look at what to expect this season on The Plains. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Diamond Dominance in the Magnolia State Still Belongs to Mississippi State

    For the past decade, Mississippi State has made one thing clear, in Mississippi, its the Diamond Dawgs that run this state. Brian Hadad recaps the weekend from Oxford from the Swayze Field press box as Coach Brian O’Connor’s squad puts together a dominant sweep of Ole Miss. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Robbie Faulk, American Legend, Leaves Thunder & Lightning

    May 28, 2021, as Mississippi State was beginning a postseason run that would culminate in the national championship, Robbie Faulk joined forces with Brian Hadad to become the new co-host on Thunder & Lightning. Today, after nearly five years and a few thousand shows, Robbie leaves the podcast...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State is Clicking on All Cylinders as The Bulldogs Get Ready for Ole Miss

    A sweep of Vanderbilt followed by a run rule victory over Southern Mississippi shows Mississippi State is playing some really good baseball at the moment. Can the Bulldogs keep that momentum as they head to Oxford for a showdown with their bitter rivals from Ole Miss? Brian Hadad and Robbie...
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    T&L Extra: Cole Gordon Relives His Perfect Record in Oxford and Favorite Moments From the Ole Miss Rivalry

    Cole Gordon is part of a select group of Mississippi State athletes that can say they never lost a game to Ole Miss in Oxford. Brian Hadad welcomes the former Diamond Dawg closer to the pod for a look back at the 2017 and 2019 series, where Gordon and his Bulldog teammates swept the Rebels off...
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    T&L Extra: Rebels247’s Chase Parham Preview Mississippi State-Ole Miss Baseball

    Mississippi State and Ole Miss clash on the diamond this weekend in Oxford, and the winner could take a big step forward when it comes to being a potential host for an NCAA Regional. Brian Hadad welcomes Chase Parham of Rebels247 to the pod for a great preview of this weekend’s series, and a...
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