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3 Mississippians land on D1Baseball’s All-America teams
J.T. Mitchell on 06/27/2024

3 Mississippians land on D1Baseball’s All-America teams

D1Baseball has released its All-America teams for the recently concluded college baseball season.National runner-up Texas A&M led the way with the most selections at five, including Madison Central alum and star outfielder Braden Montgomery. In his first season with the Aggies after transferring fro

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T&L Opponent Preview: GoVols247’s Ben McKee Previews Tennessee
Brian Hadad on 06/27/2024

T&L Opponent Preview: GoVols247’s Ben McKee Previews Tennessee

Mississippi State’s final three opponents are all going to be preseason playoff hopefuls, and that includes Tennessee. Brian Hadad welcomes Ben McKee of GoVols247 to the pod for a preview of what looks to be a big season coming up on Rocky Top.

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Thunder & Lightning: I Feel The Rumblings Rising
Brian Hadad on 06/26/2024

Thunder & Lightning: I Feel The Rumblings Rising

It is hot outside, as the dog days of summer approach and the days get a little shorter. But no matter how sweltering it is out, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk always keep cool when they are answering their listener’s questions. The boys are back with another edition of The Rumblings presented by Su

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Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan named All-American by Baseball America
J.T. Mitchell on 06/25/2024

Mississippi State’s Dakota Jordan named All-American by Baseball America

Mississippi State outfielder Dakota Jordan has been named an All-American by Baseball America.The publication placed Jordan on its third team, rounding out an outfield that also includes Lyle Miller-Green (Austin Peay) and Ryan Waldschmidt (Kentucky). The first-team outfielders were James Tibbs III

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Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Continues to Pick Up Recruiting Momentum
Brian Hadad on 06/24/2024

Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Continues to Pick Up Recruiting Momentum

Just over a week ago, Mississippi State only had four commitments in the class of 2025. Today, the Bulldogs are sitting on 16 commitments, with more on the way. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk recap another weekend full of recruiting action, as Jeff Lebby’s staff continues to land their top targets.

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The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Catfish Cabin
Brian Hadad on 06/22/2024

The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Catfish Cabin

There’s no place where catfish is king like the Mississippi Delta, and that’s where the T&L Catfish Tour finds itself today. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk report in from Boyle, MS and the Catfish Cabin, where they welcome their friend Stefan Krajisnik of the Jackson Clarion Ledger to talk about some

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Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Thrive as a Developmental Program?
Brian Hadad on 06/21/2024

Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Thrive as a Developmental Program?

Mississippi State’s recruiting class looks like most Bulldog classes of the past, full of three star players the Bulldog coaching staff will have to develop if they want to see success. In this day and age of the transfer portal, is such a philosophy even feasible? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk deb

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T&L Talking Football with Bill Bender of The Sporting News
Brian Hadad on 06/21/2024

T&L Talking Football with Bill Bender of The Sporting News

Let’s keep getting through the offseason together with another great interview. This time, we welcome Bill Bender of The Sporting News to get a look at the Big 10, some teams outside the playoffs to pay attention to, and of course, Mississippi State.

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T&L Opponent Preview: PowerMizzou.com’s Jarod Hamilton Previews Missouri
Brian Hadad on 06/20/2024

T&L Opponent Preview: PowerMizzou.com’s Jarod Hamilton Previews Missouri

Missouri is a team with high expectations for 2024, and they’ll come to Starkville in November looking to solidify their spot in the College Football Playoff. Brian Hadad welcomes Jarod Hamilton, who covers the Tigers for PowerMizzou.com to get a preview of what Mississippi State will be facing the

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Thunder & Lightning: The Rumblings Always Beat the Heat
Brian Hadad on 06/19/2024

Thunder & Lightning: The Rumblings Always Beat the Heat

As the thermometer continues to rise, and the days to football keep passing by, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are here once again to answer your questions. The guys are back with another award winning edition of The Rumblings presented by Superior Catfish.

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Victoria Vivians to coach at Mississippi State during WNBA offseason
J.T. Mitchell on 06/17/2024

Victoria Vivians to coach at Mississippi State during WNBA offseason

A Mississippi State women’s basketball legend is coming home to Starkville.Former Bulldog and current WNBA player Victoria Vivians has agreed to utilize the upcoming offseason as an assistant coach and director of scouting within Sam Purcell’s program. That means Vivians, who is in her first season

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Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Enjoys a Wild Recruiting Weekend
Brian Hadad on 06/17/2024

Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State Enjoys a Wild Recruiting Weekend

Mississippi State is normally a school that picks up the recruiting pace in the summer, and the Bulldogs have finally gotten things going for the class of 2025. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk recap a weekend that saw six new commitments with more likely on the way, and how the Bulldogs’ new recruitin

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T&L Talking Football with 247’s Josh Pate
Brian Hadad on 06/17/2024

T&L Talking Football with 247’s Josh Pate

Class is in session at Pate State University, and we hope you have been taking notes. We stay on the college football trail with Josh Pate, host of Late Kick with Josh Pate on 247 Sports, to hit some great topics and talk about the ceiling for Mississippi State under Jeff Lebby.

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T&L Extra: Matt Brown Tells Us What’s In The Game for EA College Football 25
Brian Hadad on 06/17/2024

T&L Extra: Matt Brown Tells Us What’s In The Game for EA College Football 25

It’s been over a decade since college football fans were able to start their dynasty on EA’s College Football video game, but after years of waiting and a seismic shift in the landscape of player endorsements, July 19 will see the return of the triple option, recruiting, and the pistol formation to

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The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Oby’s
Brian Hadad on 06/14/2024

The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Oby’s

It’s another trip around the Magnolia State for Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk, as the Summer Catfish is off and running. The guys get to stay home for the first stop, the legendary Oby’s in Starkville. Coach Chris Jans joins the show, along with Charlie Winfield of the Bulldog Initiative.

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Matchups announced for Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in SEC/ACC Challenge
Caleb Salers on 06/13/2024

Matchups announced for Ole Miss, Mississippi State basketball in SEC/ACC Challenge

The Ole Miss and Mississippi State men’s basketball teams will be competing in the SEC/ACC Challenge this year.Entering year two of the Chris Beard era, the Rebels have accepted a bid to take on Louisville in the Cardinals’ arena that holds more than 22,000 fans. The game will be played on Tuesday,

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Thunder & Lightning: Its Never Too Early to Talk About the Egg Bowl
Brian Hadad on 06/13/2024

Thunder & Lightning: Its Never Too Early to Talk About the Egg Bowl

365 days a year, you can feel free to talk about the Egg Bowl. Since we are 12 weeks away from kickoff, the time is now to dive into college football’s most bitter rivalry. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down this year’s matchup that sees the Rebels eyeing a College Football Playoff bid while

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T&L Opponent Preview: STM’s Richard Cross on The Egg Bowl
Brian Hadad on 06/13/2024

T&L Opponent Preview: STM’s Richard Cross on The Egg Bowl

There’s no more intense rivalry in college football than the season finale between Mississippi State and Ole Miss, the Battle for the Golden Egg. This year, there could be incredibly high stakes on the line when the Bulldogs and Rebels finally collide on Black Friday. Brian Hadad welcomes his Spor

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