3 Guys Before The Game

Trying to put Saturday's loss to Texas Tech into context is not an easy chore. The "Guys" try to figure out why the Mountaineers suffered their most disheartening loss of the season, review Neal Brown's postgame apology, and take listener questions on football and basketball. They'll return Thursday for a preview of the Mountaineers visit to Kansas State and the basketball team's Friday night trip...

The Mountaineer football team returns home for the first time in four weeks Saturday when they host Texas Tech. Will a new month lead to a change of fate for a WVU team that hasn't won in since September 21st? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi dig into the analytics and listener questions as they preview Saturday's meeting. The "Guys" also navigate a series of football/basketball over/und...

Neal Brown downloaded a bevy of news and opinion during his Tuesday press conference. The "Guys", Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi react and analyze the injuries, additions and subtractions in advance of Saturday's game against Texas Tech. They close the show with listener questions and answer a series of over/under possibilities. Join them again Thursday for their Texas Tech preview epi...

Fortunately the month of October is over for the West Virginia football team.  October 2019 came to a close in Waco with the Mountaineers most frustrating loss of the season. In a game that befitted Halloween, it was anything but normal.  Despite an anemic offense, West Virginia had multiple chances to secure its first signature win against the 12th rated and undefeated Bears. Instead, WVU will tr...

The Mountaineer football team will spend Halloween battling the undefeated Baylor Bears. Will WVU leave Waco with a trick or treat? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi present a deep dive into the numbers previewing Thursday's game. The "Guys" also forecast what could be in store for WVU after last Saturday's series of surprises in the Big 12. Listener questions, including the greatest ques...

The Mountaineer football team has hit the reset button, the Mountaineer basketball team is about to hit the start button. Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, and Tony Caridi give an update on WVU's preparation for next week's game at Baylor and talk Mountaineer basketball. Will the Mountaineers reset lead to bowl eligibility? Why was everyone at Big 12 Media Day afraid to ask Bob Huggins a question? The "...

The Mountaineer football team enters its second bye week of the season in need of physical and mental rest. WVU is nearing the end of four consecutive games against ranked teams in the month of October. On this episode, the "Guys" look back at Saturday's loss at Oklahoma. What, if anything positive, can be taken from the game? Will the Mountaineers be ready for Halloween night at undefeated Baylor...

The Mountaineer football team faces its most difficult challenge of the season Saturday at Oklahoma. Just how do you attack a Sooners team that has displayed no major weakness? The "Guys" answer that question and enter into a spirited debate on best plan to beat Oklahoma. Listener questions run the gamut from offense to defense and even a little hoop conversation. Join the fellas on Monday for the...

A key injury, an ejection, and the use of true freshmen will become the storyline to West Virginia's game against Iowa State. The Mountaineers were hit where they could least afford it; with injuries to quarterback Austin Kendall, cornerback Keith Washington, and the ejection of cornerback Hakeem Bailey. Those absences combined with a talented group of Cyclones proved to much. Trailing 21-14 in th...

Looking for an energetic and highly caffeinated preview of West Virginia and Iowa State? Look no further. In an early morning recording, fueled by various coffee products, the "Guys" spill their beans on the Mountaineers and Cyclones. Will Saturday bring Neal Brown's team a much needed fourth win or will the Cyclones streak of October perfection dating back to 2017 continue? Topics include WVU's l...

It's time to close the gate on the Longhorns. What were the biggest takeaways from Saturday's 42-31 loss to Texas? Turnovers and missed opportunities will long be remembered, but several positives were revealed that could lead to victories over the next several weeks. Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi share their thoughts and concerns as they close the chapter on Texas. They also answer l...

A year ago West Virginia University and the University of Texas played one of the most entertaining and dramatic games of the season. How will this Saturday's encounter in Morgantown play out? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown the challenges facing both teams. Will Texas be focused or looking ahead to next week's date with Oklahoma? Can WVU's offense continue to rush the ball ag...

The Mountaineer football team is preparing to embark on one of its most challenging months in recent memory. WVU will play four games in October against teams that currently sport a combined 14-2 record. The first challenge takes place Saturday against 3-1 Texas. Many of the key performers in last season's dramatic 42-41 WVU win have departed. However, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger returns. Ehlin...

It may only be September but college basketball practice officially begins this weekend for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Sophomore guard Jordan McCabe joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a preseason overview. McCabe, who becomes the first returning guest in Three Guys history, reviews the team’s summer tour to Spain and looks ahead to the coming season. He also reveals why Oscar Tshiebwe is the...

Summer is officially over and so is the Mountaineer football team's September schedule. WVU heads into its first bye week with a 3-1 record and 1-0 mark in Big 12 play. Saturday's win in Lawrence again displayed the Mountaineers ability to win the turnover battle and special teams category. Before looking ahead to four consecutive games against team's expected to finish in the top half of the Big...

The West Virginia Mountaineers and Kansas Jayhawks open Big 12 Conference play on Saturday and no one really knows what to expect. Both teams won their opening game, lost while playing poorly in their second game, and posted surprisingly easy wins over teams from the ACC last Saturday. So what should fans from both teams expect this week? The fellas discuss offense, defense, special teams, and the...

Saturday's victory over North Carolina State opened an entirely new view of Neal Brown's first Mountaineer football team. The listless group that was overmatched at Missouri blossomed into an aggressive and fun to watch team against the Wolfpack. The game produced a long list of firsts and whetted the appetite for fans looking for the next generation of WVU standouts. Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe an...

It's been 40 years since North Carolina State played a football game in Morgantown. On Saturday they'll meet a West Virginia team that has spent much of the last week in an introspective mode. Last week's loss at Missouri was convincing, and has led to personnel changes and demands for improved toughness and focus. Saturday's date with the Wolfpack will generate a report card on the state of WVU f...

Two games into the 2019 season and it's obvious the Mountaineer football team has more questions than answers. Saturday's 38-7 setback at Missouri evoked memories of West Virginia's 37-0 shutout loss to Maryland in 2013. It was a game in which nothing seemed to go right. The "Guys" share their thoughts and take listener questions. They also wonder aloud how long it will take for WVU to find effici...

How much can the Mountaineer football team improve in the span of seven days? It's the question that will ultimately dictate the outcome of Saturday's trip to Missouri. Neal Brown's squad rallied to beat James Madison last week, while Missouri suffered a stunning upset loss at Wyoming. How will the Tigers respond after a week of criticism from a fan base that had been hoping for an 8-0 start? For...

What did we learn about the 2019 West Virginia football team in Saturday's opener? As predicted by the predictors, the game was close. WVU was favored by seven points and won by exactly that margin. Although much of what we saw Saturday was expected in the growing pains department, there were some surprises; both good and bad. The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi) jump in with a...

The dress rehearsals are complete. At long last it's time for the Neal Brown era to formally begin. What are the biggest challenges and keys for the Mountaineers in Saturday's opener against FCS title contender James Madison? The "Guys" pull the hood open for a close look and answer listener questions. Somehow they were also able to incorporate Rumpelstiltskin and the Powell Mountain goat in their...

A dangerous challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team as the Neal Brown era begins on Saturday. The visiting James Madison Dukes aren't coming to Morgantown for a typical FCS payday. JMU is ranked second in the nation and considered by some as the favorite to win a national championship. Fresh faces will abound on the sidelines as Brown opposes former WVU quarterback Curt Cignetti. Each has h...

No matter the game sport is dictated by numbers. With the 2019 Mountaineer football season about to begin the number speculation has reached its peak. How many games will WVU win? How many points will the Mountaineers score per game? Name the category and the number speculation will follow. On this episode, Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi discuss the over/under scenarios on several cate...

The decision has been made. Austin Kendall, the quarterback who once started a game against West Virginia, will be West Virginia’s starting quarterback in the season opener against James Madison. Coach Neal Brown’s announcement was the highlight of a comprehensive overview of his team during Tuesday’s press conference, which signals the end of preseason camp. Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Ca...