3 Guys Before The Game

What can we make of Saturday's loss by the Mountaineers in Stillwater?

Are the Cowboys really good? Are the Mountaineers bad? Is the answer somewhere in the mIddle?

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi pull apart the Mountaineers 27-13 loss from all angles. The "Guys" also answer listener questions and calls.

An unexpected debate on the personal foul called against WVU's Leddie Brown for spinning the ball also erupts. Was it the right call?

The Crew returns Thursday with a preview of Saturday's game against Baylor.

The West Virginia University football team kicks off its 9th season in the Big 12 Conference on Saturday in Stillwater with more questions than answers.

Both WVU and Oklahoma State have the typical early season unknowns, but are also navigating the new world of COVID-19.

That means rosters are unsettled until final testing is conducted on Friday. Oklahoma State is already dealing with significant issues on offense. Starting quarterback Spencer Sanders sprained his ankle in the opener last week. Two OSU lineman are also dealing with injury. The status of that trio could have a significant impact on the game.

The "Guys" present their keys to the game with a series of info-nuggets that will play a large role in who walks off the field with a 2-0 record. They also answer listener questions and an assortment of intriguing over-under propositions.

Join them again Monday for a complete recap of the Mountaineers and Cowboys.

What did we learn from Oklahoma State's victory over Tulsa on Saturday?

That's the question of the week for the WVU football team as it prepares to open Big 12 play this weekend in Stillwater.

On this episode, the "Guys" begin to pull apart the story angles that will make this conference opener game very intriguing. Will the Cowboys be without their starting quarterback? Will former Mountaineer Josh Sills be a difference maker now that he's a Cowboy? Are there similarities to this season's road opener and last season's at Missouri?

The answers to those questions plus listener texts and phone calls come your way on the Pre Preview episode for the Big 12 opener. Join the crew again Thursday for their complete preview of Saturday's date in Stillwater.

No game. No Problem.

The Mountaineers have a bye this weekend, but that doesn't mean the "Guys" are taking time off.

On this episode, Brad pulls back the cover on the most productive surprise players from WVU's season opening victory. Andy from Columbus contributes a colorful expose on how Hoppy is actually Garrett Green.

Text questions, queries and Big 10 bashing all come together quite nicely as the "Guys" anxiously look ahead to next week's Big 12 opener.

It was the opening game performance that checked all the boxes.

West Virginia's 56-10 thumping of Eastern Kentucky provided insight into this season's team but as expected many questions remain unanswered.

The "Guys" provide their deep-dive into the numbers and individual performances from a most unique season opener. How much can we take from a rebuilding Eastern Kentucky team played in front of just over 900 fans?

With Oklahoma State next on the schedule, the Mountaineers must now prepare for a massive increase in level of competition. Are they ready for the challenge?

The "Guys" return Thursday with more Mountaineer talk and preview of the weekend schedule.

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Game on!

At long last the 2020 Mountaineer football season is ready to begin.

On this episode, the "Guys" present their deep-dive into Saturday's matchup between the Mountaineers and Colonels of Eastern Kentucky.

Brad, Hoppy and Tony share their thoughts and concerns and also answer listener texts and calls.

Besides a victory, what should Mountaineer fans want from the opener? Those answers and more come your way on the 225th episode.

Join the crew on Monday when they return to review and give their report card on the first ever meeting between the two schools.

With fingers crossed, the West Virginia University football team will open its season Saturday afternoon against Eastern Kentucky in Morgantown.

There's little argument this season will be unique in so many ways. WVU will open its home schedule with family and friends only in the stands. It's just one of a multitude of changes caused by COVID-19.

How will the Mountaineers react to an entirely new set of rules and regulations that no one could have ever imagined?

Tony, Brad and Hoppy spend this episode on predicting what could be the most unpredictable season in school history.

The "Guys" offer Over/Under projections and thoughts about Neal Brown's second season as the Mountaineers head coach.

Three Guys returns Thursday with a preview of Saturday's matchup with Eastern Kentucky.

Like a fine wine, Rasheed Marshall is getting better with age.

Sixteen years after taking his last snap at West Virginia, the 2004 Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year still looks the part. Perhaps it’s not a surprise considering the Pittsburgh native is a successful personal trainer and model.

On this episode, Marshall details a Mountaineer career that included an assortment of highs and injury related lows.

How did he handle the coaching transition from Don Nehlen to Rich Rodriguez? Did he feel pressure coming from the same high school as WVU legend Major Harris?

Those answers and stories galore on the 223rd edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

For the first time in five months classes have resumed at West Virginia University.

Will football be far behind? That's just one of a myriad of topics Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi dive into on the 222nd episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

The COVID-19 pandemic has reset the clock on college sports. The upcoming season is a collective redshirt year for players and programs. Will it pay long-term dividends in Neal Brown's current rebuild of the Mountaineers?

The "Guys" also analyze the exclusive Brown Mention Index (BMI). What should we take away from the head coaches post-practice comments?

Those topics and much more as the WVU campus gets back to school.

After a 93 day hiatus the band is back together.

Hoppy Kercheval rejoins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi to officially begin the dialogue on the 2020 West Virginia University football season.

The “Guys” cover a wide range of topics including listener questions. How many games will the Mountaineers play? Is the current quarterback battle the quietest in school history? What’s the over-under on total games played?

Those answers plus some inside info from the Mountaineer basketball team on the 221st episode of Three Guys Before The Game.