3 Guys Before The Game

Lightning struck twice.  It really did.  There was a lightning delay that caused a two-hour suspension of play, and a lightning finish for the Mountaineer football team.  For the second consecutive week, WVU was involved in a double-digit rally in the final five minutes of play. This time the celebration belonged to West Virginia.  In this episode, the "Guys" reconstruct and analyze West Virginia'...

It's the Big 12 opener for West Virginia and Kansas, and it's a big game.  Really BIG.  Neither the Mountaineers nor Jayhawks expected to be 1-2 after their first three games.  Saturday's game gives both teams an opportunity for a fresh start.  The winner will gain their balance at 2-2 while the loser will drop to a painful 1-3 record.  Yep, it's a BIG game.  In this episode, the "Guys" provide a...

The Backyard Brawl delivered.  The 107th encounter was everything it's supposed to be - dramatic, emotional and physical.   It was also massively disappointing for the WVU football team.  A 10-point lead evaporated in the final five minutes to give Pitt the victory and the Mountaineers an unforgettable defeat.  In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the game and breakdown the most revealing statistic...

You can make a strong argument that rivalries are the heartbeat of college sports.  This Saturday in Pittsburgh, one of the truly great college football rivalry games will be played as West Virginia and Pitt meet in the 107th Backyard Brawl.  It's only the third game of the season, but this game will go a long way in defining which team will have what their fans consider to be a successful season....

The expected happened Saturday night in Morgantown.  West Virginia's football team earned its first win of the season, and set the stage for this week's Backyard Brawl.  But before talking about the Panthers, there is still much to discuss about WVU's 49-14 victory over UAlbany.  In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts and present the grades earned by the Mountaineers.  Listener questions...

The opportunity to formally detach itself from its season opening loss to No. 8 Penn State comes this Saturday for the WVU football team.  The Mountaineers are a heavy favorite to roll over visiting UAlbany on Saturday night in Morgantown. West Virginia is 21-0 all-time against FCS schools, and has outscored them by a combined 243-34 in the last four encounters.  In this episode, the "Guys" breakd...

Painful.  That's the only word you need to describe the Mountaineer season opener against No. 8 Penn State. It was a game that required elite execution by WVU, but they failed to deliver.  As a result, the Mountaineers will open the season for the second consecutive year with a loss to the Nittany Lions. The defeat drops WVU to 9-50-2 all-time against Penn State.  There are no future games schedul...

The anticipation meter is ready to explode. After months of hype, West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State will clash in Morgantown to open the 2024 season.  The Nittany Lions will be playing in Morgantown for the first time since 1992. Oddsmakers say Penn State wins, but much has changed within the WVU program since last season’s meeting.  Will it be enough for the Mountaineers to win? In this episode,...

Well, it's finally here!  The much anticipated countdown to West Virginia University's season-opening game with No. 8 Penn State is now days away.   The Nittany Lions first visit to Morgantown since 1992 has been the topic of conversation for months.  Now, the big question.  Can WVU upset a Penn State program that has dominated the Mountaineers since the series began in 1904?  The visitors own a 4...

Formal preparation for the season opener has started for the WVU football team.  Penn State's first visit to Morgantown in 32 years has created a bigger buzz of anticipation than traditional season openers.  In this episode, the "Guys" focus on the unknowns that both West Virginia and Penn State will bring into the game.  New coordinators will call the plays for the Nittany Lions, while WVU will u...

It's Week Zero in college football.  Yeah! However, there are only four FBS games, which means almost every school, including WVU, will nervously twiddle their thumbs waiting for their chance to play next week.  In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the annual "weird" week when training camp ends and school begins.  Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

It's an episode that will make you think.  The "Guys" continue their Over/Under predictions for the 2024 season with some interesting scenarios involving quarterback Garrett Greene and tight end Kole Taylor.  The crew also dives deep into secondary pass deflections.  Was Beanie Bishop's total from 2023 an aberration or a new standard? Brad, Hoppy and Tony also discuss the WVU athletic department's...

It's August, which means football hype is non-stop.  Predictions are as common as road construction on the interstate. Everyone seems to have a thought (guess) about what the upcoming season will bring.  In this episode, the "Guys" begin their annual over-under predictions for the Mountaineer football team.  Brad, Hoppy and Tony offer their thoughts on some very intriguing over-under possibilities...

What a difference a year makes.  The angst and uncertainty that surrounded last season's team has vanished.  Head coach Neal Brown enters a new season with a new vibe surrounding the Gold and Blue.  That's what a nine-win season and bowl victory will do for you.  Optimism is the new theme as WVU prepares for a 2024 season that will include an opening game against Penn State and new conference memb...

Garrett Greene is ready! West Virginia University's starting quarterback formally begins his final season in Morgantown this week.  His ascension into one of the nation's best has been a story of perseverance and maturity.  His last chapter at WVU is about to be written.   In this episode, Greene joins the "Guys" to recap his summer and preview the 2024 season.  Greene also explains why he's been...

There's a new man in charge of West Virginia University baseball.  Steve Sabins has formally begun his new job as head coach, replacing Randy Mazey who retired after a record-setting season. Now what for Mountaineer baseball?  Hopefully, more of the same.  Sabins has been instrumental in recruiting and day-to-day operations of the program. And, although he'll remain in the comforts of the third ba...

So you wanna be an athletic director. Really? Why?  The role of college athletic director has never been challenging.  That’s because unprecedented change is happening on a daily basis.  The transition from amatuer student athletes to professional college athletes is here.  Exactly what the evolving landscape will look like remains a massive unknown.  In this episode, West Virginia University Athl...

It's a 3 Guys first.  Here's what happened. Our last episode with Brian Jozwiak lasted over two hours.  Now, we love to talk, but we thought that's just too long.  So through the magic of digitial editing, we broke the show into two unique segments.  Our last episode was all Joz, while this episode is ALL Textual Healing.  It's been a month since we had a healing segment, so the time is perfect to...

He's colorful and compassionate.  He's also one of the best to ever play football at West Virginia University.  Mountaineer Hall of Fame member Brian Jozwiak joins 3 Guys to talk WVU football and his highly successful fundraiser for WVU Medicine Children's Hospital.  That three-day event takes place next week and includes a golf tournament, a bowling event and a tribute to legendary head coach Don...

Darian DeVries can finally take a deep breath.  Since being hired as West Virginia University's head basketball coach on March 24th, DeVries has been operating at full speed.  He has completely retooled the roster, and hired a coaching staff.   The good news is that he likes what he has built.  And, oh yeah, he can finally just coach his team.  Fortunately, WVU has an overseas trip next month whic...

Oliver Straw is a young man, but he's already seen the world.  The standout West Virginia University punter was born in the United States, but has lived in England, Bangkok and Australia.   Those life-experiences give him a unique and special perspective as he prepares for his junior season at WVU.  In this Summer Series episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi introduce you to a colorful and insightful...

Reaction to the passing of West Virginia legend Jerry West continues following his death on Wednesday at the age of 86.   In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by former WVU basketball coach John Beilien, Houston Rockets Director of Scouting Chris Wallace, WVU Hall of Fame member Willie Akers, Metronews' Jeff Jenkins and WVU Director of Athletics Content John Antonik. The group sha...

He's  back!  Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after another successful season playing professionally in Italy.   The former Mountaineer standout and 3 Guys co-host recaps his season in Italy's highest division. He also shares his insight on his continued development as a player and his future plans.  Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Chad Scott is a different dude.  And that's a compliment.  The West Virginia University offensive coordinator shares positivity with quick strike phrases, that are validated by how he lives his life.   In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into Scott's philosophy both on and off the field.  It's a wonderful combination of stories and insight into his five seasons in Morgantown.  Brad and Tony also...

She was a top-5 national basketball recruit in high school, but she decided to play volleyball instead. She hired a former professional baseball player, who never played volleyball, to join her first coaching staff.  Jen Greeny, West Virginia's new volleyball coach, has made some surprising decisions during her carrer and they've all worked fantastically.  Now six months into her new job in Morgan...