It has been a long wait for Mississippi State fans since the end of June, but finally, the Diamond Dawgs are set to take the field for the first time as the reigning national champions. A tough series awaits against a ranked Long Beach State squad, how will the first weekend go for the maroon and white? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down the season’s first series.
Brian Hadad
Covering Mississippi State since 2013, Brian Hadad brings his always original perspective to SportsTalk Mississippi and the Thunder & Lightning podcast five days a week. Brian has been the host of over 2,000 podcast episodes in his career, providing a unique mix of stat-driven analysis with irreverent humor. Brian lives in Starkville with his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Aislinn and Emily.