3 Guys Before The Game

Now it gets real for the WVU basketball team. No. 24 West Virginia opens Big 12 Conference play this week. Bob Huggins' team plays at Kansas State on Saturday and then heads to Stillwater for a date with Oklahoma State next Monday. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the upcoming conference race and debate just how WVU will fare in the league race. The Mountaineers, who cracked the Top-25 for the...

The Mountaineer basketball team won its final game before Christmas, but coach Bob Huggins wasn't happy. Huggins lamented his team's lack of desire and efficiency in his postgame comments. Is Huggins truly concerned or simply using the lackluster performance for motivation for the upcoming Big 12 schedule? In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the game along with individual players who have unexpect...

The Mountaineer basketball team went for a run with the Bulls on Sunday. Things worked out quite nicely. The victory by WVU (9-2) over the University of Buffalo (5-6) provided the "Guys" with plenty of topics to discuss in this episode. Why doesn't WVU feature a hot shooter? Will the Mountaineers figure out how to defend the high ball screen? Did the Mothman really text into the podcast? The answe...

Mike Collins is an iconic Mountaineer football player. The Huntington native, shined as a four-year starter from 1990-1993. He captained the Mountaineers to an undefeated season and Sugar Bowl appearance in his senior year. Collins defines the physical and mental toughness that became the trademark of Coach Don Nehlen. In this episode, the "Guys" go back in time with Mike and get his thoughts on t...

The Mountaineer basketball team was impressive in its final game before final exams. WVU (8-2) scored a come-from-behind win over UAB on Saturday. It may only be December, but there was a "conference feel" to the matchup from the opening tip. In this episode, Brad and Tony explain the statistical oddity that allowed West Virginia to win. The "Guys" also provide details on the Monday morning sellou...

A significant challenge and a significant announcement headline the 424th episode of Three Guys Before The Game. The Mountaineer basketball team (7-2) hosts UAB (7-1) in the Coliseum on Saturday night. The game features the nation's leading scorer, Jordan "Jelly" Walker, pitted against a WVU team that's undefeated at home. West Virginia rallied to beat UAB in Birmingham last season. The "Guys" ana...

The reign of Wren has begun within the West Virginia University athletic department. Wren Baker was formally introduced on Monday morning. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on Baker's first public appearance as WVU Athletic Director and breakdown Saturday's basketball game at Xavier. Listener questions and comments complete the show. Join the crew on Thursday for their recap of Wedn...

A new athletic director has been hired by West Virginia University. Neal Brown will return as football coach. The Mountaineer basketball team faces a tough challenge Saturday night at Xavier. Yes, there's plenty for the "Guys" to discuss. In this episode, Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi put a very busy week in WVU athletics into perspective. Listener questions and comments complete the...

Outgoing athletic director Shane Lyons made his first public comments to Hoppy Kercheval about his departure. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss Lyons' interview and review successful weekends for WVU football and basketball. Listener questions and comments complete the show. The crew returns on Thursday with a preview of Saturday's Big 12/Big East showdown between the Mountaineers and Xavier.

The Mountaineer football team closes its regular season schedule Saturday at Oklahoma State. It may be the last game, but there are still more questions than answers for the Mountaineers. Just how will WVU play against the Cowboys? It's anybody's guess. Garrett Greene will make his second consecutive start against an Cowboys team that has stumbled mightily after starting the season 5-0. The Oklaho...

The Mountaineer football team knew it could not make significant mistakes and beat Kansas State. It did make those mistakes and lost the game. That leaves WVU (4-7) with one game remaining in a very disappointing season. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the Mountaineers and Wildcats while sending some love to the undefeated WVU men's basketball team. Listener comments and a botched pizza offe...

The Mountaineer football team has played its best at home this season. On Saturday they're hoping their final home game will produce an elite victory. WVU hosts a Kansas State team that's currently positioned for a spot in the Big 12 Championship game. The visiting Wildcats (7-3, 5-2) pounded Baylor 31-3 in Waco last Saturday, while WVU (4-6, 2-5) walked-off with a game-winning field goal against...

In a surprise move, West Virginia University has removed athletic director Shane Lyons from his position. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the announcement and what it means for the future of WVU sports. The crew also looks back on a memorable Mountaineer weekend with victories over Pitt, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech. Join the crew on Thursday for their preview of Saturday's game against Kansas S...

Just how much can home field advantage help a struggling football team? That's the question facing the Mountaineers as they prepare for Saturday's date with Oklahoma. Since defeating the Sooners in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl, WVU has lost nine straight to the visitors from Norman. Coach Neal Brown still hasn't coached against Oklahoma in Morgantown. The 2020 game scheduled for Morgantown was cancelled d...

With three games remaining, there are more questions than answers surrounding the WVU football team. Saturday's loss at Iowa State continued a trend of poor play away from home. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown Saturday's performance and answer a number of questions on the minds of Mountaineer fans. Join them on Thursday for their preview of Saturday's game against Oklahoma and Friday's baske...

Two teams badly in need of a victory meet Saturday afternoon in Ames, Iowa. The outcome, between West Virginia and Iowa State, will likely determine how the two teams play out the final month of the season. Both the Mountaineers and Cyclones have come close in Big 12 play, but ultimately haven't been able to make winning plays at crucial moments. In this episode, the "Guys" explain why the running...

Great effort does not guarantee a winning result. The Mountaineer football team learned that painful lesson in Saturday's 41-31 loss to No. 7 TCU. West Virginia's inability to advance the ball trailing by three points with less than four minutes to play ended any hope of a signature win. Now what? That's the difficult question facing a WVU team that travels to Iowa State this Saturday. The Mountai...

There's something that doesn't add up when it comes to West Virginia's football game with No. 7 TCU on Saturday. Despite playing its worst game of the season at Texas Tech last week, oddsmakers say WVU is just a 7-point underdog against an undefeated Horned Frogs team that leads the Big 12 in scoring. Hmmmm? Perhaps it's because WVU has won four straight over TCU or it's the first time the Frogs h...

West Virginia's trip to Texas Tech was a nightmare. The Red Raiders dominated the Mountaineers to record the largest margin of victory in the series history. Now what? In this episode, the "Guys" analyze Saturday's performance and answer listener questions. The crew returns Thursday with their preview of this week's matchup with No. 7 TCU.

Basketball on grass may be the best way to describe how Texas Tech likes to play football. The Red Raiders average nearly 90 snaps per game in a furious-paced attack designed to fatigue and confuse opposing defenses. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the matchup and present the keys West Virginia must accomplish to earn a victory in Lubbock. Listener questions and texts complete the show. The cr...

What's the biggest takeaway from West Virginia's victory over the Baylor Bears? Was it the ability to run the ball against a stingy Baylor defense? Was it the continued emergence of receiver Kayden Prather or the no-quit attitude displayed by the Mountaineers? Whatever the answer, coach Neal Brown's team has now won three of its last four games. In this episode, the "Guys" present their post-game...

The Mountaineer football team is hoping Thursday night lights will lead to a victory. WVU hosts Baylor in a key Big 12 matchup that will give a strong indication which way the Mountaineer season is headed. West Virginia has never lost to Baylor in Morgantown, but were manhandled by the Bears last season in Waco. The defending conference champions are still one of the Big 12's stingiest teams on de...

Mind numbing is the best way to describe the roster-churn among Big 12 basketball teams heading into this season. A staggering 69 players have left their teams. Kansas State leads the departure list with 14, followed by Texas Tech with 11 and West Virginia with 10. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the transfer portal impact throughout the Big 12. How will teams adjust to the massive personnel c...

There is plenty to fix for West Virginia's football team as it begins its only bye week of the season. The Mountaineers lacked both efficiency and consistency in Saturday's 38-20 loss to Texas. Now the big question. Can they find it before meeting defending Big 12 champion Baylor next Thursday night in Morgantown? In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown Saturday's setback and address listener questi...

How much has the West Virginia football team improved in the last month? We're about to find out. WVU began the season on the road as a double-digit underdog and lost a heartbreaker in Pittsburgh. This Saturday, the Mountaineers will be in Austin, Texas for a Big 12 showdown against the Longhorns. Both teams are 2-2 overall and the loser will fall to 0-2 in conference play. Yes, there's a lot at s...