3 Guys Before The Game

COVID-19 has halted the WVU basketball season.

Positive tests within the program led to the postponement of Tuesday's game at Baylor and leaves Saturday's date with TCU in question.

On this episode, the "Guys" discuss what it all means and look back to Saturday's heart-breaking defeat to Texas. The crew also gives their take on Oscar Tshiebwe's decision to enroll at the University of Kentucky.

Listener questions complete the show as the guys discuss Brad's 50th birthday and the ongoing boar hunt possibilities.

Three Guys returns Thursday with an update on the Mountaineer basketball situation.

The Mountaineer basketball team is about to embark on its most difficult two-game challenge of the season.

WVU hosts No. 4 Texas Saturday before traveling to Waco, TX for Tuesday's game with No. 2 Baylor.

Are the Mountaineers up to the challenge? Can they recapture their efficiency displayed in the final 11 minutes of Monday's 19-point comeback victory at Oklahoma State. Those answers along with the latest on Oscar Tshiebwe's departure come your way on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

The "Guys' also explain the West Virginia connection to Texas' new offensive philosophy. Listener questions round out the show.

Three Guys returns Monday with a recap of Saturday's game and a preview of Tuesday's meeting with Baylor.

It will go down as one of the great comebacks in West Virginia basketball history.

WVU overcame a 19-point deficit in the final 11 minutes to stun Oklahoma State 87-84.

How did it happen? Now what? Will the victory serve as a needed catalyst for the reconfigured Mountaineers?

Those questions and many more are answered by the "Guys" who try to put the Stillwater Stunner into perspective.

Join them again Thursday for their preview of Saturday's meeting with No. 4 Texas at the Coliseum.

West Virginia's football team ended its most improbable season with a bowl victory on the last day of a year that no one will forget.

The Mountaineers erasing an 11-point second-half deficit was a major accomplishment, but to do that with quarterback Austin Kendall who had not appeared in a game in 110 days, will go down as one of the all-time memories in Mountaineer bowl history.
Kendall successfully led two touchdown drives while WVU's defense held Army's vaunted running game to 100-yards below its season average.

On this episode the "Guys" dissect a rainy night in Memphis and what it means to the WVU program now and in the future.

Join the crew again on Tuesday for a recap of the Mountaineer basketball team's two-game road trip to Oklahoma and the latest on the departure of Oscar Tshiebwe.

The Mountaineer football team is hoping to end an unforgettable season with a positive memory.

Thursday's date with Army in the Liberty Bowl provides both schematic and mental challenges for a WVU team that hopes to take a momentum gaining victory into the off-season.

The 9-2 Black Knights present a unique option attack that keeps the ball away from opposing teams. Can the Mountaineers slow down the option? Will the Mountaineer offense take advantage of a questionable Army pass defense?

The "Guys" give a detailed breakdown and answer listener questions. Yes, there's more talk about boar-hunting and Hoppy's retaining wall. Why not?

Join the fellas Friday for a complete recap of the bowl game and preview of the Mountaineer basketball team's upcoming two-game Big 12 road trip.

It was not the Christmas gift the Mountaineer basketball had hoped to receive. Tuesday's loss at Allen Fieldhouse sends No. 7 WVU into the holidays with a 7-2 record.

What went wrong? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown the loss in Lawrence and look ahead to next week's Liberty Bowl date with Army.

Listener questions and comments run the gamut from hoops to football and boar hunting. Yes, boar-hunting again finds a way into the show.

Three Guys returns Monday with a detailed look at the Mountaineers and Army plus WVU basketball returning to action.

A very merry Christmas from the crew.

It’s a combo episode as the “Guys” preview the Mountaineers Big 12 opener at Kansas and the football invite to the Liberty Bowl.

Is this the year WVU breaks the curse of Allen Fieldhouse? Is mental preparation the biggest key in the bowl game?

Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions and thoughts on all things Mountaineers.

Join them again Wednesday for a Kansas recap.

The Mountaineer basketball team is ready to tip-off its ninth season in the Big 12 Conference.

WVU hosts Iowa State in a late start on Friday night at the Coliseum. Is this the year Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers win the regular season title? That question is among a myriad of topics discussed by the "Guys" who also spend time lampooning the Big 12 football awards.

Why wasn't Tykee Smith given proper recognition?

Listener questions including a Christmas poem round out the show. There's even conversation that determines that boars are bad. You'll have to listen.
Join the crew Monday for their Iowa State recap and preview of Tuesday's game at Kansas.

After playing two games in three days the Mountaineer basketball team has a chance to collectively catch its breath.

WVU, which jumped to No. 8 in the latest AP Top-25 rankings, opens its ninth season in the Big 12 Friday night when it hosts Iowa State.

On this episode, Tony Caridi and Brad Howe drill into WVU's wins over North Texas and Richmond. The Mountaineers displayed a shooting accuracy that had been discussed but not seen until Sunday.

Was that shooting prowess a harbinger of things to come or a one afternoon basketball oasis?

The "Guys" answer that question and also address a series of basketball and football questions from listeners.

Join them again Thursday for their preview of the Iowa State game and an update on WVU football recruiting and bowl possibilities.

COVID-19 has tackled the Mountaineer football team. Saturday's regular season finale against Oklahoma is cancelled due to a surge of the virus within the WVU program.

WVU athletic director Shane Lyons announced that all activities will be paused until at least December 17.

It's the second time this week a Mountaineer game was cancelled by COVID-19. West Virginia's basketball team had its opener against Robert Morris cancelled, but quickly filled the void by scheduling North Texas at the Coliseum on Friday afternoon.

The "Guys" break down the ramifications in both football and basketball on this episode. They also answer listener questions and texts.

Join them again Monday for their review of the North Texas and Richmond basketball games and update on WVU football.