3 Guys Before The Game

It's a Pooka party with the fellas. Kansas freshman running back Anthony "Pooka" Williams leads the Big 12 in rushing. On Saturday he brings his blazing speed to the Mountaineer Field turf. Will Pooka produce or will he fizzle? That's just one of the many topics discussed by Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe, and Tony Caridi on this inside look at this weekend's homecoming matchup in Morgantown. Will WVU...

Was it good, was it bad, or was is just "meh"? The Mountaineers performance in Saturday's 42-34 win over Texas Tech left us all asking questions. However, the win was enough to keep WVU's record unblemished (4-0, 2-0) and vault them into the top-10 in both major polls. A new but familiar face, Coach Greg Hunter, makes his debut on this episode as we dive deep into the weekend trip to Lubbock. Shou...

Like an old western shootout, the scene is set in Lubbock for Saturday's midday duel between two of the nation's most prolific quarterbacks. Wearing the white hat, senior quarterback Will Grier. Donning the black hat freshman phenom Allan Bowman. Who will be standing when the sun settles in west Texas? The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) pull back the covers on everything WVU and...

They did it again! Three games and three precision like performances by the Mountaineers. WVU's domination of Kansas State mirrored similar efforts against Tennessee and Youngstown State. On this episode the fellas close the curtain on Kansas State with a look inside at West Virginia's superb offensive depth and a defensive performance that left the 'Cats without a single touchdown. They also wond...

Smiles on the fellas faces this week as they smell the return of the oblong-spheroid at Mountaineer Field on Saturday. Are the numbers correct? Is this the best equipped West Virginia has ever been to play the Wildcats? Can a Mountaineer team that has averaged 19 points in six previous Big 12 encounters with Kansas State reach its season average of 46 points? These questions, plus can Pooka power...

The wait is over, it's game week again for the Mountaineers. The fellas look ahead to Saturday's Big 12 opener and also look back on an extremely memorable weekend in the college football world. In case you missed it, Kansas is now four games from bowl eligibility. WVU enters the weekend as a two touchdown favorite to beat Kansas State. That's the biggest number West Virginia has been favored by t...

No game for the Mountaineers, no problem for Three Guys Before The Game. The Fellas discuss the unintended consequences of the decision to cancel the game and preview this weekend's important schedule in the Big 12. Will WVU suffer from not playing twelve games? Will Will Grier's Heisman campaign suffer from missing a game? Will NC State maintain its commitment to play in Morgantown next season? T...

Penguins, hurricanes, and penalties are just a few of the topics that make the Post Penguins episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Again, early tension between Hoppy and Brad, stemming from a he-said, he-said, controversy is set aside for a robust breakdown of West Virginia's 52-17 victory over Youngstown State. The question now becomes whether WVU will play this weekend. As officials monitor the...

The fellas are fired up for the Mountaineers home opener. Why not? WVU looked extremely impressive in its opening win over Tennessee and now comes the chance to pull the curtain back for the home crowd. To no surprise, the Senator, Brad Howe isn't buying any chance that Youngstown State will compete against WVU. However, the veteran voice of reason, aka Hoppy Kercheval, says give the Penguins some...

This is unusual. How many times has a season opener left the fellas with more answers than questions? It happened Saturday in Charlotte, as the Mountaineers pretty much dotted every "i" and crossed every "t" based on pre-season expectations. The Senator, Brad Howe, lets it be known that one game doesn't make a trend which leads to a bit of an uncomfortable exchange with the unusually optimistic Ke...

The fellas are BACK! With the season opener on Saturday, Three Guys Before The Game dives into West Virginia's intriguing matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers. In this episode you'll learn what history tells us about WVU starting the season with an incumbent at quarterback. Philosophically, can Jeremy Pruitt play Alabama football against WVU? If you have two quarterbacks listed as your starter(s)...

The Mountaineer football program has made a massive new commitment to nutrition. In addition to a new multimillion-dollar training table, the university has hired a new sports nutritionist to oversee all aspects of the team's diet. Taylor Lile comes to Morgantown with a background that includes stops with the Dallas Cowboys, University of Oregon, Clemson, University of Oklahoma, and the Gatorade S...

He's still dunking. Ten years after departing West Virginia as the eighth pick of the NBA draft, Joe Alexander continues a highly successful professional career that has taken him across the world. Alexander has always been honest and extremely introspective and he continues that in this episode. Now ten years removed from WVU, he tells the story of the naive freshman who enrolled in school with a...

DaSean Butler is one of the greatest players in the history of West Virginia University basketball. His Mountaineer career is a story of overcoming unexpected challenges to reach the 2010 Final Four. In this episode, Butler takes us for an introspective look at transitioning from coach John Beilein to Bob Huggins. Yes, there was a time, that Butler felt it may be best to transfer. However, his fir...

Folks, we've got you a dandy of a show. Super Bowl champion and Mountaineer great Jeff Hostetler is our guest for a wide-ranging and reflective look at a career that was built upon patience and perseverance. Hoss admits he used the ultimate pressure play on Joe Paterno to receive his transfer from Penn State, how Bill Parcells never congratulated him after the Super Bowl, and the day he drilled Bi...

Several former Mountaineer basketball players make Morgantown their summer home. It's an opportunity for them to practice and play with current Mountaineers before heading overseas to resume their professional careers. On this episode, Tony and Brad are joined by a player who epitomizes the Press Virginia brand; guard Tarik Phillip. The Brooklyn native gives the fellas his read on WVU's incoming p...

Massive news! After a 128 day hiatus, Hoppy Kercheval returns to Three Guys Before The Game. Hoppy's return runs in concert with Monday's Supreme Court decision to legalize sports betting in the United States. Hoppy, Brad Howe, and Tony discuss the initial decision and its impact on the state of West Virginia. The Mountain State is at the forefront of the discussion as one of six states with a law...

They found him! After weeks of traveling overseas, Nathan Adrian has returned. The fellas are back with their first episode of the summer season. The Mountaineers may not be playing, but they're making major news with roster additions and subtractions. What does it all mean? Listen in as they guys discuss personnel, possibilities, and performance. Spread the word, subscribe, and review. Now availa...

Two Mountaineers are sniffing the NBA. At least four new recruits are heading to town. You might think the season is over, but the fellas (Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe, Tony Caridi) say these are extremely important days for the WVU program. What's the realistic statistical projection for returning players and the newcomers? Those questions and the immediate eligibility of transfers is discussed on th...

The WVU basketball season may be over, but the fellas on Three Guys are NOT. On this episode, Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe, and Tony Caridi dig deep into the Mountaineers Sweet 16 showdown with top seeded Villanova. Where does this season rank? Where does Jevon Carter rate among WVU's all-time greats? Will Press Virginia ever be as productive? Why do Jamie Dixon's shirt collars always stick out? The a...

Rain, sleet, snow and hail cannot keep the fellas from their appointed task of talking hoops with you. In a Three Guys first, we go remote with Tony joining us from Boston. He left town early with the Mountaineers because of the impending snow. They're expecting 6 to 8 inches in Boston. This week's episode looks back at WVU's San Diego success and looks ahead to Friday's big boy battle against num...

The fellas are back in session with March's Madness ready to tip. Before looking ahead to WVU's west coast trip to battle the Pacers of Murray State, the fellas put a wrap on last week's Big 12 Championship. The Senator, Brad Howe, comes very strong with perhaps the best factoid of the season. WVU doesn't lose when four players score in double figures. Tony wonders outloud if Nathan Adrian remembe...

Before heading to Kansas City, the fellas got together for a look back at the loss at Texas and a look ahead to this week's Big 12 Championship. After 31 games, has it become a given that this WVU team will consistently be inconsistent? After falling in the last two Big 12 championship games, is this the year that the Mountaineers leave KC with a title? Plus, Nathan Adrian agrees to wear his jerse...

An early morning recording session for the fellas after a late-night game inside the Coliseum. Like a perfectly planned wedding reception, seniors Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles combined for a wonderful last dance on the Coliseum hardwood. The talented tandem has positioned the Mountaineers for a second place finish in the Big 12 provided they win Saturday at Texas. Why does Senior Night make some...

Just three games remain in regular season for the West Virginia University basketball team. However, the fellas are still trying to answer the unanswerable question. What's the deal with this Mountaineer team? A meltdown in Kansas left many thinking WVU would implode at red-hot Baylor. Instead, the Mountaineers build a four touchdown lead in Waco before gently sashaying to a 71-60 win. The guys al...