3 Guys Before The Game

They lose, they win, they leave us shaking our head. This is Mountaineer basketball 2018. The fellas (Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe, Tony Caridi) return for a deep-dive on the week that was and the week that's coming up for Bob Huggins' squad. Also, Nathan reveals for the first time the record he's most proud of during his WVU career. (You'll be surprised) Join us for West Virginia's fastest growing po...

Well, well, well. Somebody went out and found the Mountaineer basketball team. Despite reports and fears that the team and its identity had been kidnapped, Press Virginia rose from the ashes of a three game losing streak to post record breaking performances in victories over Kansas State and Oklahoma. The fellas (Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe, Tony Caridi) answer the question of how and why the Mountai...

Whaaatttttt's Happening? The fellas are as confused as you as to what's happening with the Mountaineer basketball team. Wednesday's loss at Iowa State produced a bevy of negative statistics that have laid dormant for years. The question everyone is asking is WHY is this happening? Join Brad, Nathan, and Tony as they try to assemble the pieces to a broken puzzle. Is it too late? Subscribe on iTunes...

The most anticipated non-conference game in decades takes place at the WVU Coliseum on Saturday when Kentucky and the Mountaineers clash. All Big 12 Conference selection Nathan Adrian returns to the show with Brad and Tony to offer his insight. The fellas pull the hood back on WVU's struggle against TCU and ask the question of how Nate is now playing in student manager games. Subscribe on iTunes a...

Look what we have here. A new third guy joins Brad and Tony to talk hoops. Welcome Mountaineer standout Nathan Adrian, the former Big 12 All-Conference selection, gives us his take on West Virginia's recent two game skid and more. Join the fellas as they discuss all things hoops, along with Nathan's hair, and the ranking of a third grade prodigies. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play. Enjoy

Tip-off has arrived for the fellas on Three Guys Before The Game. As the Mountaineer basketball team soars to number-2 nationally, the guys look back at Saturday's dandy duel between Jevon Carter and Trae Young. Did Carter's stock soar in the eyes of the NBA scouts? Just how long can Teddy Allen score in bunches? Will WVU suffer a letdown against Baylor? The answers to those questions and more com...

Ouch. Yes, it hurt to watch the Mountaineers against the Utes. The question is whether it was a one game aberration or an indicator to a much bigger problem. The fellas give their take from every possible angle. Plus, they'll look ahead to next season (It's never too early) as the Senator explains why WVU should be in the Big 12 title game. Enjoy, subscribe on iTunes and Google Play, and stay with...

The boys are back! It's never too early to look ahead to the bowl season and Hoppy Kercheval comes out bashing bowl haters. Just how much will WVU's offensive staff develop the Wildcat formation for Kennedy McCoy? The Senator set and over/under for his pass attempts and Tony jumps heavy at the number. Surprise, surprise...Utah has a field goal kicker that bangs the ball like a scene from Disney's...

Ouch! The final game of the regular season hurt in a bunch of different ways. The fellas try to figure out just why WVU's defense was AWOL. The guys liked the Wildcat package and take their shot at defining the 2017 season. Was it eh, meh, or ooohh? The conversation also turns to just how good Jevon Carter would be as a cornerback? Think about it. The episode closes with an on-air discussion of th...

The fellas try to figure out just how WVU can pull of the shocker of the college football season. Playing without Will Grier, just how could WVU do the unthinkable? The answers to that question and much more come your way on the latest edition. Enjoy, share and subscribe on iTunes and Google Play.

The aftermath of Will Grier's injury continues to reverberate throughout Mountaineer Nation. In this episode, the guys review a Saturday against the Longhorns that won't be forgotten for years to come. Plus, Tony gets fired up over the helmet-to-helmet shot on WVU's Chris Chuganov. Take a listen and feel free to share. The guys will be back on Wednesday with their preview of WVU's weekend trip to...

It's a senior day special edition of the show as the Mountaineers close the home schedule against Texas. Brad becomes upset when the conversation turns to the Longhorns Australian punter. Hoppy provides some key statistical information on Will Grier's play against quality defensive units. Can the Mountaineers end the home schedule with a victory? The answer comes your way on this edition of Three...

Exactly how has WVU won its last two games by not scoring in the second half and losing the turnover battle? The fellas take a deep dive into how and why on their post Kansas State Edition of the show. The Senator (Brad Howe) says he's created an entirely new philosophy on the key to victory after the last two games. Hoppy has a new name for WVU's offensive strategy. Tony wants to adopt that offic...

The fellas are so jacked up for Kansas State they recorded a day early. This episode provides a comprehensive under-the-hood analysis of Saturday's game between the Mountaineers and Wildcats. Hoppy, rightfully, heaps praise on veteran Kansas coach Bill Snyder. However, the Senator Brad Howe reminds us that this year's edition of the Wildcats isn't the same group WVU has faced in the past when it c...

The fellas reveal one of the great unknowns in Mountaineer football on this edition of the show. Hoppy had never heard of the Powell Mountain goat, but he's a believer now. Tony fell in love with Saturday's game. It had old-school drama and a third down draw play that made it feel like 1988 again. WVU discovered its football soul just in time for a stretch run that will be fun to watch. Enjoy the...

The fellas have figured out the perfect phrase to describe this week's game; excitingly dangerous. In a fact-filled episode, the guys look into Iowa State's magical season, WVU's lack of toughness, and much more. Surprisingly, this episode established a new record for a lack of the normal tension and discord. Are the guys getting soft or just more maturely factual? Take a listen and subscribe on i...

Hot, loud, uncomfortable; you make the call. The fellas get into a major early battle on Saturday's showdown between WVU and OSU. Something gets lost in translation, but eventually things settle into a wide open poker game matching Mountaineers and Cowboys. Enjoy, share and subscribe on iTunes and Google Play. The guys will be back on Monday for their weekly recap.

Hoppy has a massive bromance with Will Grier and Brad is getting jealous. The Mountaineers won that's all that matters right? Well, the fellas like the "W" but now that the real meat of the Big 12 schedule starts Saturday against Oklahoma State. Should we be concerned with WVU's running woes? Can the Mountaineers win without a consistent running game? The answers to these questions and more come y...

Watch out! The fellas engage in a four-letter word debate that leaves Hoppy not buying, TC not shying, and the Senator trying to play peace keeper. Baylor coach Matt Ruhle's in-laws are both WVU grads and the Bears OC use to be a Mountaineer. Seriously. Plus over/under on coaching stops for a former WVU defensive coordinator. He made more moves than a jelly fish. Enjoy, subscribe on iTunes and Goo...

It was the second largest comeback in stadium history. Now, the big question, will Saturday's rally over the Red Raiders propel the Mountaineers to the upper half of the Big 12? Why did the two-footed punter need a hold to fake a punt? Where was the Mountaineer running game? Should we be worried. The fellas handle all these questions and more. Enjoy. Subscribe on iTunes and Google Play and share.

It's homecoming and the fellas head right to the kitchen on this episode. They provide a statistical smorgasbord that will fill the belly of any fan looking forward to the matchup of the Mountaineers and Red Raiders. Sure, they talk offense and defense, but the most revealing factoid of the show is that Texas Tech's punter can kick with either foot. Whaaat? It's true. Enjoy, share, and subscribe o...

Do Big 12 officials have it in for WVU? Will the Mountaineers ever field a punt? Did the Mountaineer defensive effort against TCU prove that unit has finally found its footing? The fellas dive into those questions and more on the Post TCU edition of Three Guys Before The Game. Don't forget to automatically have the shows downloaded on your phone by subscribing to iTunes and Google Play.

The fellas go "fact wild" on the TCU edition. Hoppy starts strong with a numerical barrage intended to quiet Brad and Tony. Undaunted, Tony unleashes a factoid feast on Hoppy. Brad, antsy as usual, finally gets his say. Hope you enjoy. Please subscribe on iTunes or Google Play and give the guys a rating. They'll be back with a recap on Monday.

Is Will Grier ready to ink his name in West Virginia folklore by beating a top ten team on the road? The guys get an early jump on the TCU game and take a look at the chaos at LSU and Tennessee. Enjoy. Don't forget to comment and subscribe on iTunes and Google Play. We'll be back on Thursday night.

Talk about timing. The Mountaineers have their only bye week of the season. So you thought it was going to be yawnsville. Instead, the FBI gave us the biggest college hoops scandal since the point shaving fiasco of the 1950's. The fellas talk hoops, Esa and a little football. Enjoy and subscribe so you don't miss an episode.