3 Guys Before The Game

Is there a bad team in the Big 12 football conference? If so, name it? Last weekend's results include a Texas Tech win over Texas and a Kansas State victory at Oklahoma. Throw in West Virginia's win in Blacksburg and Kansas staying undefeated with a win over previously unbeaten Duke. You get the picture, nothing is guaranteed as the month of October begins. In this episode, Brad, Hoppy and Tony re...

The pendulum of emotion within Mountaineer Nation has swung to optimism. That's what a record-setting performance will do against a long-time rival on their home field. West Virginia's 33-10 victory over Virginia Tech produced more than ownership of the Black Diamond Trophy. It could be the much-needed victory the Mountaineers needed to propel them into the month of October and the 8 Big 12 Confer...

It's trophy time for West Virginia and Virginia Tech. The two teams will collide Thursday night in Blacksburg. The winner claims the Black Diamond Trophy, which has resided in Morgantown since last season's 27-21 victory by the Mountaineers. In this episode, the "Guys" offer final thoughts on Saturday's 65-7 romp over Towson and preview the matchup with the Hokies (2-1). Listener questions and com...

The Mountaineer football team needs a win. (Really, really needs a win) They'll get their chance Saturday afternoon when Towson (2-0) visits Milan Puskar Stadium. In this episode, Brad, Hoppy and Tony cover a number of topics ranging from personnel changes to the qualities of winning teams. The "Guys" also address listener questions and comments. Join them on Monday for their recap of Saturday's g...

One word. Devastating! That's the only way to describe Saturday's outcome between West Virginia and Kansas. How did it happen? Why did it happen? Can it be fixed? Those are just three of the many questions discussed and debated on episode number 400. The "Guys" also answer listener questions and comments. The crew returns on Thursday with a preview of Saturday's home date with Towson University.

It may only be week two of the college football season, but it's conference time for the West Virginia Mountaineers. WVU opens its 11th season in the Big 12 on Saturday night when it hosts the improving Kansas Jayhawks. How will West Virginia rebound from its season opening loss? Is Kansas really as good as they looked in their 56-10 trouncing of Tennessee Tech? In this episode, the "Guys" debate...

What's the emotional thermometer for the Mountaineer football team? The Backyard Brawl is over, but will the Mountaineers be able to refocus for Saturday's home opener against Kansas? (They better) The Jayhawks pounded Tennessee Tech 56-10 on Saturday night. Their plan this week is to sneak into Morgantown and stun WVU; something they did last season at Texas. Will the Mountaineers be ready? That'...

Painful! It's the only way to describe the Mountaineer football team's season-opening 38-31 loss to No. 16 Pitt. In this episode, the "Guys" perform a football autopsy on the contest. What spoiled the night for WVU? What will it take for the Mountaineers to rebound? Those answers and listener questions and comments on the 397th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

The 11 year wait is almost over. West Virginia and Pitt meet Thursday night in the 105th edition of the Backyard Brawl. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the matchup and offer their keys to success for the Mountaineers. Listener questions and comments complete the show. Brad, Hoppy and Tony return on Friday with a recap of the much-anticipated season-opener.

It's time for the annual Over/Under episode of Three Guys Before The Game. It's real simple. The "Guys" discuss the chances of whether various statistics will be produced by the WVU football team this season. The official answers won't be known until season's end, but the dialogue provides insight into the key categories for Neal Brown's Mountaineers. Listener comments and questions complete the s...

Few athletes in WVU sports history enjoyed success on the court and in the classroom as Joe Herber. The native of Darmstadt Germany finished his basketball career in Morgantown in the top-10 in six different statistical categories - including most games started (128). He was a three-time Academic All American and was named the nation's top basketball scholar as a senior. He graduated from WVU with...

School bells are ringing for the Mountaineer football team. Classes begin this week on the WVU campus, which means preseason practice will move from morning to afternoon sessions. In this episode, the "Guys" focus on the WVU offensive line through the eyes of assistant head coach Matt Moore. Is that unit ready to excel? How has Wyatt Milum transitioned to his new position at left tackle? Just how...

It's separation time for the WVU football team. With the opening game quickly approaching, the time has arrived for coaches to make personnel decisions. Who plays and who doesn't? Those decisions will be made in large part by scrimmages taking place over the next week. In this episode, Hoppy and Tony share camp news, hear from three Mountaineer players, and respond to listener texts and comments....

You can’t have a Backyard Brawl without another team. So what’s going on with Pitt football? That’s the question Hoppy and Tony posed to Pat Bostick. Do you remember Pat? He currently serves as lead fundraiser for the Panthers athletic department and color analyst on the Pitt radio network. Oh yeah. He also quarterbacked Pitt to its infamous 13-9 upset victory over WVU in 2007. In this episode, Pa...

The off-season is officially over. It's here! The WVU football team has started practice with its opening game now 31 days away. In this episode, Hoppy and Tony share Neal Brown's opening press conference comments and sprinkle some preseason nuggets and diet tips. (Who knew about intermittent fasting?) The "Guys" also recap TBT and answer listener questions and comments.

The "Guys" have made it out of the studio in Morgantown. (Finally) It's a special episode originating from Charleston with Brad, Tony and former WVU basketball player Teyvon Myers. The crew discuss the ongoing TBT event and Myers' professional career which is flourising. It's a fun and entertaining episode from the capitol city.

Pat White has found his happy place. It's been 14 years since the kid from Alabama took a sledgehammer to the college football record book. His combination of blazing speed and elite competitiveness led the Mountaineers to 42 wins in four seasons. Along the way he became the first quarterback to ever start and win four consecutive bowl games and ended his career as the nation's all-time leader in...

His life was changed by a swift kick in his butt. It happened in middle school and Mike Florio admits it made him a different person. Today, the Wheeling native is among the most influential media members who cover the National Football League. From the 10-million monthly visitors to his website ( www. ProFootballTalk.com ) to the viewers who watch him daily, Florio's voice has become synonymous w...

Nathan Adrian knew the non-stop pain wasn't something that would just go away. He had played with a torn rotator cuff as a senior at WVU. But the pain he was experiencing was different. Now the good news. The Morgantown native is back home and feeling healthy again. A double sports hernia ended his debut season with the Brindisi franchise in Italian Seire A. Before the injury, Adrian had proved he...

Conference chaos has resumed. The Big Ten western expansion into the Pac 12 is the single largest move to date in the ongoing reshuffling of college sports teams. In this emergency episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the news and how it will impact West Virginia University.

It's been almost three months since Dawn Plitzuweit was named West Virginia University's women's basketball coach. In that time, she assembled her staff, built a roster, held a kid's camp and finalized plans to move into her new home. (Yes, she's been BUSY) In this episode, the "Guys" learn what makes Coach "P" tick. She explains her philosophy of the game, her love of practice and what intrigues...

It's been over 25 years, but his name still covers the all-time Top-10 passing statistics in West Virginia football history. Chad Johnston's story is the one you see in movies. The small town kid who grows up to play at his home state university. He created memories that won't be forgotten, like the touchdown pass in the final seconds to beat Pitt. (Johnston was 4-0 against the Panthers) That's hi...

Christmas was just three days away. West Virginia University baseball coach Randy Mazey had a problem. How could he and his wife Amanda get across a surging river in New Zealand to make it back to civilization? That's just one of the many stories told in this Summer Series episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi dig deep into Mazey's career as a player and coach. Why did R...

Size does NOT matter. Just ask Marsalis Basey. The Martinsburg native stands just 5 feet 7 inches, but his career statistics as a West Virginia University basketball player remain large. Nearly 30 years after playing his final game as a Mountaineer, the Martinsburg native is still in the top-8 all-time in assists and three-point percentage. Oh yeah, Basey also played professional baseball while at...

John Thornton is calm as the sports world around him is chaotic. The former Mountaineer and NFL veteran, turned player agent, has cause to celebrate. He recently negotiated the largest signing bonus for a defensive-back in NFL history. That $84 million dollar contract is just one of many topics the "Guys" talk about in this episode. The WVU Hall-of-Fame member also shares his thoughts on the curre...