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Dan Wetzel knows. (He's also right) The award-winning national columnist for Yahoo Sports joins the "Guys" to offer his insight into this month's monumental reshuffling among the Big 12, Big 10 and PAC 12. Wetzel , who was first to report that Oregon and Washington would be moving to the Big 10, details the mindset of network television executives and how the revised College Football Playoff could...

How are they looking? That's the most popular question among Mountaineer football fans as the team enters week two of preseason practice. In this episode, the "Guys" interpret the signals coming out of camp and what it all means. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also chat on this week's conference realignment news and get into a lively exchange on the possible 3 Guys Before The Game food court. (Tony is optim...

The college conference volcano has erupted. Last Friday's implosion of the PAC 12 is yet another reminder that collegiate sports is unsettled and quickly evolving into professional sports. The latest upheaval was driven by television networks who pour millions of dollars each year into conference offices. To their credit, schools are no longer pretending decisions to move from one league to anothe...

The wait is over. Quarterback Garrett Greene and his Mountaineer teammates formally begin practice this week. It's been an eventful summer for Greene, who traveled to Europe as part of the school's 5th Quarter Program and attended the Manning Passing Academy. In this episode, Greene covers a wide range of topics and explains how growing up the son of a major league baseball player impacted his lif...

An iconic West Virginia athlete is back home. Weirton's Quincy Wilson is one of the most well decorated high school and college players in state history. He's the first player in state history to rush for more than 3,000 yards in a single season as a senior at Weir High School. He led WVU in rushing as a senior in 2003 and his "Run' against the University of Miami was a finalist for an ESPY award....

As he prepares for his third season in the NBA, Miles Deuce McBride will make a road trip to West Virginia. The former Mountaineer standout will host day camps in Wheeling and Morgantown. In this episode, McBride looks back at his days in Morgantown and looks ahead to his third season with the New York Knicks. The Cincinnati native also talks about how, as an under recruited player, he was able to...

Bob Huggins claims he did not resign as West Virginia University basketball coach. WVU officials wasted little time in responding by releasing a letter detailing the events leading to Huggins' resignation as coach. In this episode, Hoppy Kercheval details the events that led to the Saturday night release by WVU general counsel.

He's back! Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after spending the past 10 months playing professionally in Italy. The former Mountaineer basketball standout has spent the last four seasons playing overseas. In this episode, Adrian recaps his season and looks ahead. The "Guys" also answer listener questions and comments.

He was recruited to West Virginia as a tall shooting guard, he ended his career as an undersized center who displayed the toughness of a football player, and the intelligence of somone on the chess team. Cam Thoroughman will forever be a member of West Virginia University basketball's tough-guy team. A self-made player, who completely redefined his role after injuries, is now living the good life....

The puzzle pieces generated by Bob Huggins' resignation continue to be scrambled. One large piece found its place on Saturday night. Long-time staff member Josh Eilert was elevated to head coach on an interim basis. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the process of selecting Eilert and the ongoing fallout with the team's roster. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

West Virginia University's basketball program is in uncharted territory. Bob Huggins' resignation left the program without a head coach long after the annual hiring cycle had finished. It also means current players can depart the program and become immediately eligible at other schools. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss Huggins' lasting legacy and athletic director Wren Baker's search for a repl...

It's a 3 Guys first. The microphone is turned toward Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi as they answer the questions normally directed toward their guests. It's 3 Guys interviewing 3 Guys about Mountaineer memories, favorite moments and unforgettable stories. Listener questions and comments complete the show.

So much for a honeymoon. West Virginia University Athletic Director Wren Baker's first six months on the job have seen him drink more from a fire hose, than sip from a cup. He unexpectedly had to deal with the Bob Huggins comment controversy and hired a women's basketball coach. Throw in the current turbulence of the transfer portal and NIL funding and it has been eventful to put it mildly. In thi...

Mark Kellogg is ready to take the next step. West Virginia's new women's basketball coach has succeeded at the highest level at every stop. He's the sixth winningest active Division 1 coach (445-120) based upon winning percentage (.788). Now, he'll get his first opportunity at the Power 5 level as he takes over a Mountaineer program that will have its third head coach in the last three seasons. In...

There have been two Kevin White's who have played football at West Virginia University. One of them threw the ball, the other caught passes. Kevin White, the quarterback, is this week's guest on the 3 Guys Summer Series. In 1984, White guided the Mountaineers to two of the greatest wins in school history. A triumph over Penn State, the first WVU victory over the Nittany Lions since 1955, and a win...

He's become the face of West Virginia University's record-setting season. Sophomore J.J. Wetherholt is enjoying a magical journey. He's blossomed into a national player-of-the-year candidate while maintaining a common sense, humble approach. That's a rarely seen combination. In this episode, Wetherholt gives an inside look into a Mountaineer team that could claim the school's first ever Big 12 cha...

No one in West Virginia University football history has had a longer association with the program than John Spiker. The man who created WVU's athletic training curriculum served as the head athletic trainer from coaches Bobby Bowden to Dana Holgorsen. Just for good measure, throw in the fact that the Preston County native began his career as an athletic trainer at the University of North Carolina...

If you're looking for inspiration and motivation, then Gary Jennings is your guy. The former WVU football player continues to confront and side-step obstacles along a professional career that includes seven different NFL teams. In this episode, Jennings updates Brad Howe and Tony Caridi on his just completed season with the XFL's Saint Louis Battlehawks, his aspirations to make an NFL team and his...

Spring football practice is now complete for the Mountaineers. That means the annual season of speculation on what next season will bring has begun. (Everyone has an opinion) In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the Gold & Blue Scrimmage and look ahead to next season. The crew also discussed the latest recruiting news for the WVU basketball team and the current success of WVU's...

It's a busy week for Mike Florio. The Wheeling native will not only generate hours of content for ProFoootballTalk.com on the NFL draft, he’ll also release his latest novel Father Of Mine. Talking about sports for a living and authoring a non-sports novel may seem peculiar, but it makes great sense if you know Mike Florio. The former attorney with an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon has alw...

It's been almost 10 years since West Virginia University reinstated its golf program. Sean Covich was named head coach in 2014 and has made massive progress in growing WVU's program within one of the nation's most challenging conferences. With its spring season almost complete, Covich joins the "Guys" for an update on the season and the future of Mountaineer golf. The crew also discusses Saturday'...

The saying goes "Once a Mountaineer always a Mountaineer", and Jordan McCabe says it's true. The Wisconsin native has ended his collegiate career after spending three seasons at WVU and two seasons at UNLV. In this episode, McCabe gives his perspective on the ever-changing college game and announces his future plans. The "Guys" also talk about engagement rings, Jimmy Bell and the Last Supper. List...

Rasheed Marshall is bringing to life the expression "Once a Mountaineer, Always a Mountaineer". The former Big East Conference Player of the Year has joined the West Virginia football staff as Director of Player Relations. Marshall's return to the WVU program comes 18 years after completing his career as a fifth round selection of the San Francisco 49ers. In this episode, Marshall explains his new...

He only played for one season, but Erik Stevenson won't soon be forgotten by West Virginia University basketball fans. He's the guy you want on your team, he's the guy opposing fans love to boo. Stevenson gets it, he thrives on it, but also knows his greatest strength can be his greatest weakness. In this episode, the Lacey, Washington native reflects on a college career that included four schools...

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