Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State's athletic department, along with Ole Miss and Southern Mississippi, have made their position in the state flag debate clear as day. MSU athletic director John Cohen joined SportsTalk Mississippi to discuss that hotly contested issue and explain why he's supporting Kylin Hill's decision to sit out the season if change does not occur.

This offseason has been full of questions about Kylin Hill, and how he will adapt and be effective in the new Air Raid offense Mississippi State plans to unveil. Now, the questions are, will he play at all? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss Hill's very public statement about the Mississippi state flag and his status for the Bulldogs.

Friday saw the NCAA drop a bomb on the state of Mississippi, dictating postseason sporting events would no longer be played in the Magnolia State while the current flag flies. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss that controversial decision, then take a look at men's basketball and what appears to be a tough season looming ahead regardless of Robert Woodard's decision.

KJ Costello has made it to his new home in Starkville, and now he's just counting the days until he can get back on the field with his Mississippi State teammates. Brian Hadad caught up with State's likely starter to discuss what preparation he has been part of it in this crazy offseason, and what he thinks he can bring to the Air Raid offense. Photo courtesy of Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports

There were no surprises at all in the Major League Baseball draft from a Mississippi State perspective, so Coach Chris Lemonis knows now what he's got to work with in 2021. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman try to set a lineup card for the Diamond Dawgs.

Major League Baseball's draft saw the first round come and go with no real surprises for Mississippi State. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at who will be moving on to the next level, and who might decide to be back in Starkville next season.

You've heard of Christmas in July, today you get Thanksgiving in June. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman unseal the Egg Bowl vault early and take your questions about that most "toxic" of rivalries.

As discussed on yesterday's Thunder & Lightning, the ball will be in the air early and often for Mississippi State, and that means somebody has to catch it. Could Alabama grad transfer Tyrell Shavers be that man, as he announced on Monday he will be traveling down Highway 82 to play in Starkville this season? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss a good day on the recruiting trail for the Bulldogs.

Last weekend should have been Super Regional time at Dudy Noble Field, but instead, Coach Chris Lemonis was unable to see his team try for an unprecedented third straight trip to Omaha. The Mississippi State skipper joined SportsTalk Mississippi on Monday to discuss what's he been up to this spring, and what Wednesday's MLB Draft will mean for his 2021 squad. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

Georgia has been the kings of the SEC East for the past three seasons, but have come up short in their quest to be the nation's best. Brian Hadad continues the SEC Previews with a look at those other Bulldogs, with help from Jake Rowe of Dawgs247. Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics/Tony Walsh

Mississippi State fans have been talking for months about the numbers Mike Leach's Air Raid offense will pile up this season. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at what Leach's Washington State team did a season ago, and try to transpose those numbers onto the Bulldog roster.

When you think of Mississippi State's greatest teams, does the 1998 squad make your list? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look back at a team that seems to have been lost to time, with interviews from star players Brad Freeman and Brooks Bryan.

Even though Mississippi State has recruited well the past few seasons, there are still some spots where the incoming 2020 class will need to make an impact. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at what players you could see on the field sooner rather than later, then talk MLB Draft with The Athletic's Keith Law.

Major League Baseball's draft takes on a whole new look in this COVID-19 world, and the format looks likely to benefit Mississippi State baseball in a big way. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman welcome Keith Law from The Athletic to discuss the current Diamond Dawgs and the signees who have decisions to make in the coming days. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

No matter what's going on, you can always count on Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman to get to your questions. The boys are here once again for another edition of The Rumblings.