With football off this weekend, its time to take a look ahead to the action about to heat up at The Hump, Dudy Noble Field, and Nusz Park. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman start off with a look at men’s basketball and baseball, and are joined by the head men of both programs, Ben Howland … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Off Week Previews for Men’s Basketball and Baseball”

Mississippi State baseball was heating up with the season was cancelled, and nobody was more frustrated than Coach Chris Lemonis. Brian Hadad catches up with the Bulldog skipper to get his thoughts on what should be an incredible season of MSU and SEC baseball. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State baseball Thunder & Lightning · T&L … Continue reading “T&L Exclusive: Coach Chris Lemonis Ready to Return to the Diamond”

When we last saw Ben Howland, he was about to lead his team into the SEC Tournament to fight for a berth in the Big Dance. Now with a completely retooled roster, can the Bulldog head man lead his men back into March Madness? Brian Hadad caught with up with Howland as he prepares to … Continue reading “T&L Exclusive: Coach Ben Howland Previews the 2020-21 Season”

Another loss means Mississippi State fans have a lot of questions for Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman, The guys dive into the mailbag to talk zone defense, quarterback changes, and a whole lot more. Thunder & Lightning · 10-21-20: The Rumblings Will Rush 3 and Drop 8

It’s same song different verse for Mississippi State, as the Bulldog’s stagnant offense can’t take advantage of another solid outing from the defense, as it falls in defeat 28-14 to Texas A&M. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at the season that has begun to unravel on Mike Leach. Thunder & Lightning · 10-19-20: What's … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Another Mississippi State Loss to Texas A&M?”

Mississippi State saw another Saturday pass with the Air Raid offense staying grounded, as the Bulldogs only managed 217 yards and one touchdown, as Texas A&M took home a 28-14 win over the home team. A&M scored two touchdowns on drives that begin inside the Bulldog 10, as Zach Arnett’s defense was tough yet again, … Continue reading “Mississippi State With Another Poor Offensive Performance in 28-14 Loss to Texas A&M”

Mississippi State is in desperate need of a win, Texas A&M wants to prove last weekend was no fluke. Who walks away with the victory Saturday in Starkville? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman have the Three P’s. Thunder & Lightning · 10-16-20: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Texas A&M

Playing quarterback in the SEC has its highs and lows, and nobody knows that better than former Georgia Bulldog and current ESPN color analyst DJ Shockley. Brian Hadad catches up with Shockley to get his thoughts on KJ Costello’s start to the season and a preview of Mississippi State-Texas A&M, which Shockley is on the … Continue reading “T&L Exclusive: ESPN’s DJ Shockley Discusses MSU-A&M and KJ Costello”

Texas A&M was wholly unimpressive the first two weeks off the 2020 season, but a huge upset over Florida has the Aggies brimming with confidence heading into this weekend’s showdown with Mississippi State. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down the Aggies with some help from GigEm247’s Jeff Tarpley. Thunder & Lightning · 10-15-20: What … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: What Texas A&M Squad is Headed to Starkville?”

Texas A&M has been an up and down team the first three weeks of the season, but coming off a huge win, a confident group of Aggies is headed to Starkville. Brian Hadad speaks with Jeff Tarpley of GigEm247 to get an inside look at Jimbo Fisher’s squad. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics Thunder … Continue reading “T&L Extra: GigEm247’s Jeff Tarpley Looks at Texas A&M”

Mississippi State and Texas A&M colliding means a lot of maroon on the field and in the stands. Wednesday on Thunder & Lightning means a lot of questions from our listeners. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman dive into the mailbag to answer your submissions. Thunder & Lightning · 10-14-20: An All Maroon Edition of The … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: An All Maroon Edition of The Rumblings”

Mississippi State takes on Texas A&M, and the maroon rivalry will go beyond the field all the way to New York City, as the hosts of Unnecessary Roughness on Barstool Sports will be in Starkville to watch their teams. Kayce Smith, lifelong Aggie, joins Brian Hadad to talk about the game and her upcoming trip … Continue reading “T&L Exclusive: Kayce Smith of Barstool Sports on MSU-A&M and Brandon Walker”