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6-3-25: Wrapping Up Mississippi State's Successful Coaching Search

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its very rare to see a coaching search end with the top target getting the job, but that is exactly what happened at Mississippi State on Monday. Bri...

6-2-25: Mississippi State Baseball Begins the Brian O'Connor Era

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State baseball saw its season come to an end in the Tallahassee Regional, but that isn't what people are talking about concerning the Diam...

5-30-25: Mississippi State Prepares For Another Postseason Run Through Tallahassee

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tallahassee has been good to Mississippi State baseball in the past, with two trips to the College World Series beginning in the state capital of Flor...

T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Blake Shapen is Ready To Roll Into the 2025 Season

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Injuries ended Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen's campaign much earlier than he wanted in 2024. Now with another year under Jeff Lebby's tu...

T&L Classic: Elijah MacNamee Relives His Walk-Off Against Florida State in 2018

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WIth Mississippi State once again looking to advance out of the Tallahassee Regional, it seemed appropriate to go back to one of the great moments in ...

T&L Extra: Catching Up With Mississippi State's National Champion ESports Team

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ESports is a huge part of college life these days, so it should come as no surprise that there are competitions at every level for university students...

5-29-25: Has Mississippi State Found Its Next Baseball Coach?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's search for its next baseball coach continues to stay hot, and its possible the Bulldogs have narrowed their focus to one man. Bri...

T&L Extra: 247Sports's Isaac Trotter Breaks Down Mississippi State Basketball's Transfer Class

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State basketball put together what appears on paper to be a great transfer class, but the same could have been said a season ago. Is this...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-05-28

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-28-25: Postseason Rumblings Are The Best Kind

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Postseason baseball, a coaching search, and how old the Traveling Wilburys were, that's just a few of the topics on America's #1 rated Twitter mailbag...

5-26-25: Mississippi State Head to the Tallahassee Regional

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, postseason baseball looked unlikely for Mississippi State, but a strong finish has the Bulldogs back in a familiar place. The Diamon...

5-23-25: Has Mississippi State Begun to Narrow Down Its Coaching Search?

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State baseball is preparing for the postseason, but athletic director Zac Selmon is preparing to hire the coach who will lead this program...

5-22-25: Josh Hubbard Runs it Back For Another Season at Mississippi State

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you listen to the Thunder & Lightning podcast regularly, you weren't caught off guard by the news that Mississippi State's superstar guard Josh Hub...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-05-21

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-21-25: The Rumblings - Postseason Edition

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Postseason baseball is here and the Road to Omaha is underway. Before Mississippi State gets started, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have you covered w...

5-20-25: Mississippi State's Postseason Begins in Hoover

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State has seen teams make a great run in the SEC Tournament and win a championship, and seen other squads get out as quickly as possible. ...

T&L Extra: D1 Baseball's Mark Etheridge Talks Hoover and Mississippi State's Coaching Search

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's postseason begins Tuesday night in Hoover, and the Bulldogs are ready to begin the Road to Omaha. Brian Hadad welcomes Mark Ether...

5-19-25: Mississippi State's Postseason Begins, Hunter Hines Sets Atop the Home Run Mountain

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Missouri had any plans of recreating last weekend's improbable sweep of Texas A&M, then Mississippi State did an outstanding job of ending those ho...

5-16-25: Mississippi State Explodes as Hunter Hines is Poised For History

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A week after watching Missouri sweep Texas A&M, you could have been forgiven if you were concerned about Mississippi State's series against the Tigers...

T&L Extra: Former Diamond Dawg Cole Gordon Talks About the 2018 Season and Playing for an Interim Coach

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you say 2018 to Mississippi State fans, they usually think about the Diamond Dawgs making a dramatic trip to Omaha and the College World Series. ...

T&L Extra: D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt Talks MSU Baseball and the Coaching Search

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's season has taken a turn for the good since the decision to move on from Chris Lemonis as head coach. Now poised for the postseaso...

5-15-25: Mississippi State's Final Weekend Will Determine Their Postseason Fate

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State has reached the end of the regular season in control of its postseason fate. A series win, and the Bulldogs will play in the NCAA T...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-05-14

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-14-25: No Hot List, Only The Rumblings

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching searches, hot boards, and rumors are running wild as Mississippi State continues its search for a new head baseball coach. Take a break from...

5-14-25: The Latest on Mississippi State's Baseball Coaching Search

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's coaching search may not be nearing an end, but there aren't many new names popping up either. Is the next skipper of the Diamond ...

5-12-25: Mississippi State Puts Itself in Postseason Position With Series Win Over Ole Miss

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State has gotten to the final weekend of the regular season, and thanks to two straight series wins, the Bulldogs are in position to contr...

5-9-23: Mississippi State Announces a Huge Facility Upgrade

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So many universities today are pushing their donors towards NIL rather than facilities, so it might be surprising to see Mississippi State announcing ...

T&L Special: The SEC Spring Previews

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fifteen spring previews, over three hours of college football, the T&L SEC Spring Previews are here in full. Brian Hadad travels around the conferenc...

T&L Extra: RebelGrove.com's Chase Parham Previews This Weekend's Series Between Mississippi State and Ole Miss

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State and Ole Miss will tangle this weekend at Dudy Noble Field, with a whole lot on the line for both squads. Brian Hadad welcomes Chase...

5-8-25: Does Mississippi State Need This Weekend More Than Ole Miss?

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot on the line beyond pride this weekend when Mississippi State and Ole Miss face off at Dudy Noble Field. Who has more on the line betwe...

T&L Extra: Baseball America's Jacob Rudner Talks MSU-Ole Miss & State's Coaching Search

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball has a lot more meaning at Mississippi State this week than it did just a few short weeks ago. Between this weekend's series against Ole Miss...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-05-07

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-7-25: No New Names on The Rumblings Hot Board

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's search for a baseball coach goes on, but your search for the best dang Twitter mailbag podcast is over. You've found it, it's ano...

5-6-25: Pros and Cons for the Mississippi State Coaching Search Hot Board

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are a week into the coaching search to replace Chris Lemonis as the skipper for Mississippi State baseball. With some big names having interest in...

5-5-25: Super Bulldog Weekend Lives Up to Its Billing

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They call it Super Bulldog Weekend, and in 2025 the name met the results on the field. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at Mississippi State ...

T&L Spring Preview: Tony Catalina of the Austin American-Statesman Previews Texas A&M

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Texas A&M finally break through, or will the Aggies live up to the moniker of "Texas 8-4" yet again? Brian Hadad welcomes Tony Catalina of the Au...

5-2-25: Mississippi State Baseball Is in Survive and Advance Mode

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State baseball would like nothing more than to put together a late season run and find its way into the NCAA Tournament. To do so, the Di...

5-1-25: Can Justin Parker Steer Mississippi State into the Postseason?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Game one of the Justin Parker Era at Mississippi State was a rousing success, but now the road actually begins for State's interim coach. Can he lift...

T&L Spring Previews: Vandy247's Joey Dwyer Previews Vanderbilt

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vanderbilt was the pleasant surprise of the SEC last season, but with Diego Pavia's return, can the Commodores take another step forward? Brian Hadad...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-04-30

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

4-30-25: No Change in Leadership of The Rumblings

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State may be looking for a new baseball coach, but SuperTalk Mississippi isn't making any changes to the best Mississippi State podcast on...

T&L Emergency Edition: Chris Lemonis Out at Mississippi State

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lemonis was removed from his duties as Mississippi State's head baseball coach effective immediately Monday afternoon. Why now, and what does t...

4-29-25: Mississippi State Continues to Work the Football Portal Successfully

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State only made one change in its coaching staff this offseason, and that new assistant coach has come in like a house of fire, making big...

T&L Spring Previews: Horns247's Eric Henry Previews Texas

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Year one in SEC play went about as well as it could for the Texas Longhorns. What does year two and the start of the Arch Manning Era look like in A...

4-28-25: It's Wash, Rinse, and Repeat for Mississippi State Baseball

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk could have just uploaded a show from any spring weekend over the past few years, as Mississippi State once ...

4-25-25: This Weekend Determines Mississippi State's Postseason Fate

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State will either figure it out this weekend, or they'll basically be frozen out of the postseason picture. That's the hard truth the Dia...

4-24-25: Mississippi State Baseball Just Keeps Finding Ways to Lose

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another late inning meltdown led to another tough loss for Mississippi State, and the Diamond Dawgs see their postseason chances take another hit afte...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-04-23

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

4-23-25: Hopefully That Lady Enjoys The Rumblings

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A particularly scathing review has Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk wondering what they did that was wrong. The guys hope their dissatisfied customer enj...

4-22-25: Tuesday's Governor's Cup Could Be A Crossroads Game For Mississippi State and Ole Miss

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are always high stakes when Mississippi State and Ole Miss meet on the diamond, but Tuesday's showdown in Pearl could be a launching point or a ...

T&L Exclusive: Coach Jeff Lebby Wraps Up Spring Football

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its Year Two for Mississippi State under Coach Jeff Lebby, and the Bulldog head man is excited to improve upon a frustrating first season. Brian Hada...

4-21-25: Mississippi State's Postseason Hopes Take a Huge Blow

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State entered the weekend riding some momentum to possibly get this baseball season going in the right direction. A series loss later, an...

4-18-25: It's Not Super Bulldog Weekend, But It Is Wrestlemania Weekend

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Normally a huge home baseball series and the spring football game means one thing at Mississippi State, it's Super Bulldog Weekend. That is not the c...

T&L Spring Previews: GoVols247's Ben McKee Previews Tennessee

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tennessee has had a chaotic week, and their spring has come to an end with the departure of their starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Can the Volunt...

4-17-25: Mississippi State Is Experiencing One Way Traffic in the Portal

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week has been one that has seen players entering the transfer portal from Mississippi State, but not so many headed into Starkville. Can the Bul...

T&L Extra: Alden Thornhill Previews the 2025 Starkville Derby

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most unique events not only in Mississippi, but in the entire country, will be back May 3 as the Third Annual Starkville Derby takes over t...

T&L Spring Previews: GamecockScoop's Alan Cole Previews South Carolina

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Carolina enters 2025 wanting to find one more win to put themselves into the College Football Playoff. Can the Gamecocks handle the heavy expec...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-04-16

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

4-16-25: Hopping Down The Rumblings Trail

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're almost to Easter, so what a better treat to find your basket than The Rumblings. Brian Hadad and newly christened father of two Robbie Faulk ar...

4-15-24: Three Guarantees for Mississippi State's 2025 Football Season

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad isn't afraid of Old Takes Exposed. He has three ironclad guarantees for Mississippi State's 2025 season, three statements you can bet you...

T&L Spring Previews: SoonerScoop.com's Eddie Radosevich Previews Oklahoma

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oklahoma's first year in the SEC did not go according to plan. Will Year 2 see the Sooners return to the college football elite, or will another disa...

4-14-25: Mississippi State Baseball Stays Alive in the Postseason Hunt

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State baseball's slow start has made every weekend a must win affair, and for the last two series, the Bulldogs have delivered when it mat...

4-11-25: Mississippi State Basketball Finds More Portal Success

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A day after seeing their big man enter the transfer portal, Mississippi State found a potential replacement for him. Is Quincy Ballard a future teamm...

T&L Spring Previews: The Daily Journal's Michael Katz Previews Ole Miss

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ole Miss swung big at a playoff berth last season and came up just short. How do the Rebels rebound while having to replace so many key players? Bri...

4-10-25: Keshawn Murphy's Departure is Just Another Blow to Mississippi State Fans

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State saw one of its key pieces in men's basketball hit the portal unexpectedly on Tuesday. What does the potential departure of Keshawn ...

T&L Spring Previews: The Columbia Tribune's Calum McAndrew Previews Missouri

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Missouri has seen their program take a big step forward over the past seasons, can the Tigers make it double digit wins three years in a row? Brian H...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-04-09

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

4-9-25: Spring Has Sprung into The Rumblings

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Skies are sunny, there's a haze of pollen, and the weather is warming up. It must be spring, so enjoy this time of year with the best podcast mailbag...

4-8-25: What New Faces Can Make an Impact for Mississippi State?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's starting football lineup is going to be full of new faces, mostly from the transfer portal. Who among them will make the biggest ...

4-7-25: Did a Series Win Change Anything for Mississippi State?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time this season, Mississippi State took home the series win against an SEC opponent. Does the two wins over South Carolina change the ...

4-4-25: There Are Reasons to Believe in Mississippi State Football

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2024 is a season no Mississippi State football fan wants to relive. So why will 2025 be any better? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss some reason...

4-3-25: April Showers Bring The Rumblings

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

April Fools has come and gone, but the real fools are Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk, and they are back in business in the mailbag. It's another award ...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-04-02

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

4-1-25: Mississippi State Baseball Can't Continue Like This

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been nearly four years since Mississippi State sat at the pinnacle of college baseball, and the crash back down has taken the Bulldogs much lower...

3-28-25: Mississippi State Squanders A Huge Opportunity Against LSU

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State looked like a team that had a plan and was executing it through four and a half innings on Thursday night, but when things started t...

T&L Spring Previews: The Advocate's Wilson Alexander Previews LSU

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LSU hasn't seen the return on investment they were expecting when they lured Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame. Can the Tigers finally break through a...

3-27-25: Mississippi State and LSU Renew Their Storied Rivalry

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State and LSU will do battle on the diamond with the Bulldogs looking to get their season turned around and the Tigers looking to stay nea...

T&L Extra: Coach Samantha Ricketts Has Her Team Rolling

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's still early in the season, but for Mississippi State softball, it has never been a better start than this. Brian Hadad welcomes Coach Samantha R...

T&L Spring Previews: Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader Previews Kentucky

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kentucky is a program looking to find its way, as misses in the transfer portal saw the Wildcats miss a bowl game in 2024. Brian Hadad welcomes Jon H...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-03-26

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

3-26-25:Positive Vibes Only in The Rumblings

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a rough few days of Mississippi State sports, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk need a break from the negativity. The guys are a little more selecti...

3-25-25: What Can Mississippi State Baseball Do To Improve Right Now?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State baseball has put itself in a bad spot two weeks into SEC play. What can the Diamond Dawgs do to get things turned around with the p...

3-24-25: Mississippi State Basketball's Roller Coaster Season Comes to an End

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's basketball season comes to an end much the same way it went all season, with the Bulldogs just making the plays they needed to whe...

3-21-25: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Baylor

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Somebody cue Luther Vandross, Mississippi State is ready for its one shining moment. Can the Bulldogs advance in the NCAA Tournament for the first ti...

3-20-25: Mississippi State Has to Avoid the RAT Against Baylor

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Long time Mississippi State message board posters are all too familar with the "RAT" when it comes to Mississippi State basketball. Can the Bulldogs ...

T&L Spring Previews: Dawgs247's Ben Wolk Previews Georgia

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Georgia is looking to find their way back to the top of the college football mountain, and they'll try to do so with a quarterback who has plenty of w...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-03-19

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

3-19-25: What's the Same and What's Different Between Mississippi State and Baylor?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On paper, there are a lot of similarities between Mississippi State and their first round opponent in the NCAA Tournament, the Baylor Bears. At the s...

T&L Extra: SicEm365's Ashley Hodge Previews MSU-Baylor

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's journey into the NCAA Tournament begins Friday with a showdown against the Baylor Bears? What kind of team are the Bulldogs facin...

3-18-25: How Does Mississippi State Match Up With Baylor?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State is looking to advance in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008, and standing in their way is one of the most tournament ...

3-17-25: Mississippi State's March Madness Is Set to Tip Off

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State will enter the Big Dance on both the men's and women's sides, and both teams will look to set up second round matchups with two of t...

3-14-25: Too Many Missed Opportunities Send Mississippi State Out of the SEC Tournament

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State had plenty of chances against Missouri to advance in the SEC Tournament, but as has been the case so many times before this season, ...

T&L Spring Previews: Swamp247's Graham Hall Previews Florida

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida had an great mid-season turnaround in 2024, but that means elevated expectations in 2025. Can the Gators ride the strong arm of DJ Lagway to ...

3-13-25: Did Mississippi State Defy The Science?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have been preaching about the science for weeks now, and every time, Mississippi State has found a way to prove their the...

T&L Spring Previews: AL.com's Peter Rauterkus Previews Auburn

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Year three for Hugh Freeze on The Plains looks to be his best one yet, but is the patience of the Auburn fanbase starting to wear thin? Brian Hadad w...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2025-03-12

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

3-12-25: No Spring Break For The Rumblings

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spring breakers across America are headed to the beach, but Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are still grinding away. The boys hope you are enjoying your...

3-11-25: Can Josh Hubbard Carry Mississippi State into March?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's superstar Josh Hubbard won the Howell Trophy for the second consecutive season, but the prize he really seeks is a deep run for hi...

3-10-25: Mississippi State's March Is Off to a Frustrating Start

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State got a win over LSU to begin the month of March, but the next two games followed the same script, trailing an unranked opponent only ...

3-7-25: Spring Forward Into The Rumblings

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Sunday the sun will shine a little longer, but the sun is always shining on Thunder & Lightning. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have a rare Friday...