Thunder & Lightning

Alabama being one of the best teams in college football should shock no one, but are they better than advertised in the preseason? Brian Hadad welcomes Brett Hudson of the Tuscaloosa News back to the podcast for an inside look at the Crimson Tide. Photo courtesy of MIssissippi State athletics

Three more Mississippi State players found their way to the transfer portal on Tuesday, and none of them were named Kylin Hill. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss that news before diving into the mailbag.

Monday's press conference with Mike Leach came and went with no update on Kylin Hill's apparent suspension. Will the Bulldog's star tailback ever see the field again in Starkville or are his days in maroon and white nearing an end? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss that plus the coming decision of who will be at quarterback Saturday in Tuscaloosa.

Las Vegas has spoken, and the experts in the desert are giving Mississippi State no chance this coming Saturday against Alabama? But do the Bulldogs deserve to be nearly five touchdown underdogs? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine the odds on State's trip to Tuscaloosa.

Two more sports to check in on for this off week, and they might be the two sports poised to have the biggest years. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at women's basketball and softball, with some help from the head coaches Nikki McCray-Penson and Samantha Ricketts.

There may not be a team with higher expectations for this season at Mississippi State than women's basketball, which means there is a spotlight on first year coach Nikki McCray-Penson. Brian Hadad asks the newest head Bulldog about her talented squad and how they plan to compete for a national title.

No Mississippi State team was hotter when COVID-19 shut everything down than the Bulldog softball squad. The Bulldogs are looking to prove that torrid start was for real when play resumes this spring. Brian Hadad caught up with Coach Samantha Ricketts to talk about her team and what they expect to do in 2021.

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 and Chris Lemonis.

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

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 start his sixth season in Starkville. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

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.

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.

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.

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 broadcast team for. Photo by: Chris Parent / LSU Athletics

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.