3 Guys Before The Game

It's been a storybook season for West Virginia University golf coach Sean Covich.  The Mississippi native, hired to restart the Mountaineer program nine years ago, has guided his squad to the championship round of the NCAA tournament.  It's just the second time in school history that a Mountaineer golf team has reached this round.  The only other time it happened was 1947.  So, yeah, it's a big de...

His title is West Virginia University Defensive Coordinator, but Jordan Lesley is so much more than a football coach.  In this episode, the "Guys" cover a wide range of topics with Jordan ranging from football to deep sea fishing, and the perfect white chicken chili recipe. It's a classic 3 Guys with more than a few expected bends and turns.   

Trey Lathan is making news.  In his first season at West Virginia University, he left his mark as a rising star on the football field and as a successful entrepreneur.  In this episode, Trey visits the "Guys" to talk about his debut season and the future of WVU football.  He also talks about his post-football future and aspirations in the business world.  Listener questions and comments complete t...

It's a wrap!   Spring football practice has come to an end for the West Virginia University football team.  Saturday's Gold-Blue Scrimmage was a success.  There was a big crowd, great weather, celebrity coaches, and most importantly, NO injuries.  In this episode, Brad and Tony recap the game and respond to listener questions and comments. 

It's time to drop the curtain for the WVU football team.  The Mountaineers close their month of workouts on Saturday when they play the annual Gold-Blue Spring Football game.  In this episode, the "Guys" preview the game and discuss what makes a successful spring game.  The crew also give an analytical scouting report on new WVU basketball recruit, Toby Okani. What will he bring to the WVU roster?...

It's an important time for the West Virginia University athletic department.  The Mountaineer basketball program continues to retool its roster and staff, while the football team prepares to close spring practice on Saturday with the Gold and Blue scrimmage.  In addition, all WVU coaches are anxious about the closing of the Transfer Portal, which takes place on May 1.  Once the portal closes, coac...

To say the last year has been a whirlwind for Mark Kellogg would be an understatement. The West Virginia women's basketball coach guided his team to 25 wins in his inaugural season, and came close to a stunning victory over No. 1 seed Iowa. In this episode, Kellogg joins the "Guys" to review the season and look ahead to the next step within the WVU women's program.  Listener questions and comments...

It was a weekend to remember for the West Virginia University baseball team.  The Mountaineers swept No. 16 UCF while sweeping themselves into the national rankings.  WVU is No. 22 in this week's D1 Baseball.com poll.  In this episode, the "Guys" recap the weekend baseball action, update WVU basketball additions and talk Mountaineer football.  Listener questions and comments complete the episode. ...

Flowers continue to bloom, and the Mountaineer football team continues to blossom.  Coach Neal Brown's sixth spring practice season seems to be the most efficient and productive since his arrival.  It's an opportunity for key contributors to refine their technique, and for newcomers to adjust to their new surroundings.  In this episode, the "Guys" discuss each position and the realistic expectatio...

He wore size 15 shoes when he was in fifth grade!  That was probably a pretty good sign that Ja'Quay Hubbard was going to grow into one big dude. (He did) This fall, Hubbard will play his sixth and final season of college football, and the big guy has big plans for himself and the Mountaineers.  In this episode, Hubbard details his climb from super-sized kid to grown man and how athletics have ope...

He's here!  West Virginia's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries has been formally introduced to Mountaineer Nation.  In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on DeVries' opening press conference.  The crew also discusses the controversial end of the season for the WVU women's basketball team.  Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

The official announcement has been made.  West Virginia University has its new head basketball coach.  Now, the big question.  Who is this guy? In this episode, the "Guys" present a comprehensive reveal of Darian DeVries.  What makes him tick?  How will his Iowa upbringing mesh with Mountaineer Nation?  What are his offensive and defensive philosophies? What will WVU basketball look like in the fu...

The West Virginia University women's basketball team has an interesting date on Saturday against Princeton in the NCAA tournament.  A Mountaineer victory would propel them into an expected second-round matchup with the Lady Hawkeyes of Iowa and all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark.   In this episode, Brad Howe provides an analytical breakdown between the Mountaineers and the Tigers.  Brad says a...

The clock is ticking on the WVU men's basketball coaching search.  When the alarm rings is anyone's guess.  West Virginia University Athletic Director Wren Baker is prepared to move quickly. However several candidates are still coaching their teams in the NCAA tournnament.  In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the search and discuss the WVU women's NCAA tournament pairing against Pr...

The search has begun for West Virginia's new basketball coach.  Athletic Director Wren Baker spoke with reporters on Wednesday to explain his process.  He also listed the characteristics he wants from the Mountaineers next head coach.  In this episode, the "Guys" review the season and look ahead to the future of WVU basketball.  Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

Neal Brown joins the "Guys" to talk about the sport he coaches and the sport he loves (basketball). The Mountaineer coach gives insight into his revised contract with West Virginia University and his team's roster as it prepares for spring practice. Brown also shares his thoughts on the obstacle-filled WVU basketball season and the job of coach Josh Eilert. 3 Guys returns next week with a basketba...

One game remains on the home schedule for the West Virginia University basketball team. The Mountaineers host TCU on Wednesday night. The game's tip-off time has been moved to 7pm from its original 9pm scheduled start. Regardless of what time it is, the Mountaineers are hoping their last time on the home court will produce a victory. A lack of consistency has become a recurring theme for the Mount...

It's late in the college basketball regular season, but there's still one Big 12 team West Virginia University hasn't played. That changes on Saturday when the Red Raiders of Texas Tech visit the WVU Coliseum. It's been a successful season for first-year coach Grant McCasland, but the visitors have recently stumbled. The Red Raiders (19-9, 8-7) have lost two straight and three of their last four....

It was seconds away from being the greatest road comeback in West Virginia University basketball history. Instead, it will only be remembered as heartbreaking. The Mountaineers valiant attempt to rally from a 25-point second-half deficit was eventually decided in overtime. Kansas State bathed in the victory, while West Virginia was left to think about another one that got away. In this episode, th...

How did WVU avenge a loss at UCF? What is the weak spot of Iowa State's tremendous defense? What's the recipe to win at Kansas State? Those are just three of the topics discussed in episode 533 of 3 Guys Before The Game. Brad Howe provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Mountaineers success against the Knights, and builds the road map to success against the Cyclones and Wildcats. Listener questi...

Episode 532 of 3 Guys Before The Game has it all. The "Guys" recap weekend games, preview Tuesday's date against UCF and welcome back last season's leading scorer Erik Stevenson. Brad, Hoppy and Tony learn about Stevenson's debut season with the Austin Spurs and the transition to professional basketball. Listener texts and comments complete the show. 3 Guys returns ON Thursday with a recap of the...

It's going to be a busy basketball weekend inside the WVU Coliseum. The No. 24 West Virginia women's team hosts No. 23 Oklahoma in a Big 12 showdown. The Sooners currently lead the league while WVU is tied for third place. The West Virginia men's team is hoping a return home will lead to victory. WVU hosts No. 12 Baylor in a 6pm tip-off. It's the only regular season encounter between the two teams...

There's no reason to pretend. West Virginia's two-game trip to the state of Texas was a mess. The Mountaineers remain winless in road games after losses at Texas and TCU. Now what? In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Cairdi perform a deep-dive into the numbers to explain why the Mountaineers were so thoroughly defeated in both games. The "Guys" also answer listener texts and open a very special gi...

It's time for a Texas two-step y'all. Both West Virginia University basketball teams play their next two games in the Lone Star State. The WVU men meet Texas on Saturday and TCU on Monday. The No. 22 West Virginia women play at No. 18 Baylor on Saturday and at TCU on Tuesday night. In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi preview the games and reveal the analytics that are essential for success....