3 Guys Before The Game

Ouch!

It's the best way to describe 14th rated West Virginia's loss to 3rd rated Kansas Wednesday night. The Mountaineers inability to shoot and pass in the final five minutes propelled the Jayhawks to a 58-49 victory.

WVU didn't score a single field goal while turning the ball over an alarming five times in the final five minutes.

The "Guys" analyze the game along with answering listener questions and comments.

Things get even more difficult on Saturday when West Virginia plays at top rated Baylor in Waco.

Tony, Brad and Hoppy return Monday for a recap of the game and look ahead to next weeks' game against Oklahoma State.

Was Saturday's loss at Oklahoma the most disappointing effort of the season by the Mountaineers?

That question and many more come your way on the 179th episode of Three Guys Before The Game. A concerned Hoppy Kercheval is wondering if WVU's season is on the brink based on Bob Huggins' postgame comments regarding his players' attitudes.

The "Guys" provide a comprehensive review and answer listener questions and comments.

They'll return Thursday with a review of Wednesday's sold-out date against 3rd rated Kansas.

The 11th rated Mountaineer basketball team has finished the first half of the Big 12 Conference schedule with a 6-3 record. Now what for Bob Huggins and team?

On this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi share their take on Wednesday's win over Iowa State and look ahead to the season's first meeting with Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman.

The creative Three Guys listeners do their part with a series of calls and questions that range from bank shots to color of clothes.

The "Guys" return Monday with a recap of the Sooners and a preview of next Wednesday's encounter with Kansas.

The Mountaineer basketball team opened the February portion of its schedule with a blue collar victory over Kansas State on Saturday.

Now comes the question, what will the rest of the month look like for a WVU team that ranks 11th in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll and eighth in the NCAA Net Rankings?

Bob Huggins' squad will play four games at home and four on the road over the next 26 days. The outcome of those contests will ultimately determine the Mountaineers postseason fate when it comes to conference and NCAA tournament seedings.

So will the team get better, worse or stay the same? Those questions and much more are discussed in detail by Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi.

The "Guys" also answer listener calls, Tweets and texts.

They'll be back Thursday to review Wednesday's date with Iowa State and preview Saturday's game at Oklahoma.

Life on the road for the youngest team in the Big 12 continues to be a challenge.

West Virginia's 89-81 loss at Texas Tech again exposed the Mountaineers shortcomings away from home. WVU is now 1-3 in conference road games.

On this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi discuss why the Mountaineers stumbled and look ahead to Saturday's revenge date against Kansas State.

The "Guys" answer listener phone calls, texts and Tweets that range from officiating to conference regorganization.

They'll return Monday for a recap of Saturday's date with the Wildcats.

The "Guys" are back!

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown why West Virginia's basketball team had a prosperous week and face a massive challenge this Wednesday at Texas Tech.

The "Guys" also deal with a myriad of listener calls, texts, and Tweets that cover topics ranging from free throw shooting to next season's football win total.

The long awaited opening of the Three Guys merchandise shop has finally happened. Items are now available for sale at www.3GuysPodcast.com

Join the "Guys" Thursday when they return to review the game in Lubbock and preview Saturday's rematch with Kansas State.

The Big 12/SEC Challenge has not been a positive experience for West Virginia University.

The Mountaineers will try to change that negative mojo Saturday when they host Missouri in a sold-out game at the WVU Coliseum.

On this episode, Brad Howe details what the computer models think will happen. The "Guys" also entertain a series of texts, Tweets, and calls from listeners.

They also deal with the on-going merchandise saga which appears to be heading toward a positive resolution.

They'll be back Monday to recap Saturday's game and preview next week's game at Texas Tech.

Dr. Jekyll meet Mr. Hyde.

The Mountaineer basketball team's last two games were as different as the infamous characters in the gothic novella.

How did WVU lose by 16 points at Kansas State and beat Texas 97-59 two days later?

Those questions and many others are discussed by Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. Has anyone seen Hoppy?

The "Guys" also take listener questions and update the ongoing "merch" malstrom.

They'll be back Thursday with a preview of Saturday's sold-out game against Missouri.

After a productive two game homestand, the Mountaineer basketball team travels to Kansas State for a Saturday afternoon date with the Wildcats.

Revenge will be the theme for returning members of the Mountaineers who watched a 21-point second half lead evaporate into a 71-69 loss last season at Bramlage Coliseum.

Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by Kansas State play-by-play voice Wyatt Thompson for a breakdown on the slumping Wildcats who are 7-9 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play.

The "Guys" also answer listener texts and calls.

They'll be back Tuesday for a recap of Saturday's game and Monday's meeting in Morgantown against Texas.

The identity of the Mountaineer basketball team is coming into focus. Defense is the calling card for Bob Huggins' squad which jumps five spots to number 12 this week in the AP Top-25.

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi review Saturday's victory over Texas Tech and preview Tuesday's tilt with TCU. The Horned Frogs are 3-0 in Big 12 play.

The "Guys" also answer calls and questions from the Three Guys listener line.

They'll be back Thursday to review TCU and preview Saturday's date at Kansas State.