3 Guys Before The Game

A major personnel move for the WVU offensive line has Josh Sills taking over at center. That change will create a domino effect that will have big implications for Neal Brown's first offense.

Just how loaded is the Mountaineers opening opponent James Madison? The guys talk with WVU grad and James Madison beat reporter Greg Madia for an inside look at the defending FCS national champions.

It's the eve of WVU's final major scrimmage of the preseason. What happens next when classes begin and game preparation begins? Those stories and much more on episode 130 of Three Guys Before The Game

Week two of Mountaineer football camp is underway and Neal Brown is hoping for significant improvement. The team's Saturday scrimmage was less than impressive, but the Mountaineer head coach says there's still time for significant improvement.

The guys breakdown the opening days of practice and look ahead to a very important week of workouts that will culminate with a second and final preseason scrimmage.

Coach Greg Hunter makes a special cameo appearance to breakdown camp and the addition of Australian punter Josh Growden.

In addition to football, the guys recap the WVU basketball team's trip to Spain. The Mountaineers won all three games, but what did we really learn?

Those topics and more on episode 129 of Three Guys Before The Game.

The Vegas boys have established the line for West Virginia's season opener against James Madison. The fellas are surprised to say the least.

Neal Brown is dealing with his first significant discipline situation following the arrest Jovani Haskins.

Offensive lineman Mike Brown wore something no other Mountaineer has ever worn to Thursday's media session. What was he wearing?

Those stories and more with Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi on episode 128 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Mountaineer coach Neal Brown was not happy with his team's fourth practice of the preseason.

Brown's disappointment was not directed at one player or unit, but rather it was a collective disappointment involving everyone including players and coaches.

How the Mountaineers respond in Tuesday's first practice with equipment will determine if Monday's workout was an aberration or a signal of things to come.

Brown breaks down the team's quarterback battle, running back depth, and looks ahead to how he'll handle utilizing redshirt freshman.

Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi offer their take and more on episode 127 of Three Guys Before The Game.

At age 83 Don Nehlen remains intimately linked to the game of college football.

True, it has been 19 years since he last coached a game, but West Virginia University's all-time winningest coach continues to be a priceless fountain of information on the game's past and its future.

Nehlen will forever be recognized as the architect who ushered in a golden era of WVU football. With midwest principles and West Virginia toughness, Nehlen inherited a program considered one of the nation's worst and led it to unparalleled success.

In this episode of Three Guys Before The Game, Nehlen provides a chronological narrative of a career he could never have imagined.

Bob Huggins recently said that sophomore Emmitt Matthews is West Virginia's most improved player. Most Mountaineer insiders agree with the coach. Matthews combination of size, athleticism, and positive personality have quickly elevated him to a key role in the upcoming season.

Matthews rise to prominence has included life changing moments. The death of an older brother to cerebral palsy provides motivation and compassion.

Undeterred by a school record 21 losses, Matthews is prepared to help WVU back to the national rankings and the NCAA tournament.

Go behind the scenes with Emmitt Matthews on episode 125 of Three Guys Before The Game.

A recent survey among Three Guys Before The Game listeners made it quite clear that the guest they would most like to hear from was Rich Rodriguez. It has been nearly twelve years since his departure from West Virginia University, but his tenure in Morgantown is still often the topic of conversation.

In the years which have passed Rodriguez has made stops at Michigan, Arizona, and now serves as offensive coordinator at Mississippi.

The 56-year-old Grant Town has talked about his days at WVU in the past, but never in the open style that a podcast allows. A wide range of topics are discussed, including his current position, his departure from WVU, and what went wrong in the 2007 game against Pitt.

This episode of Three Guys Before The Game is presented in part by Encova. Visit them at www.encova.com.

The preparation has begun for West Virginia's entry into The Basketball Tournament also known as the TBT. Co-host Nathan Adrian is a member of Best Virginia. Nathan joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an inside look into the preparation and expectation for the upcoming event.

Adrian explains the challenges facing the team and why he wanted to be involved. Does Best Virginia have enough backcourt strength? Will coaching by committee work or be a downfall? Those questions and more on episode 123 of Three Guys Before The Game.

There's never been a two-part edition of Three Guys Before The Game until now.

One episode with longtime football coach Bill Kirelawich just wasn't enough. In part two, the veteran coach reflects on numerous topics including WVU's national championship appearance against Notre Dame, the magic of WVU's 1996 defense, and Rich Rodriguez's future as a head coach.

Kirelawich's legacy at WVU will always be associated with the Mountaineers successful two decade run under Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen.

If there were a Mount Rushmore of WVU assistant football coaches, Bill Kirelawich would be a unanimous selection. He is colorful, opinionated, and one-hundred percent Mountaineer.

After declining interviews over the last several years, he's now ready to talk and reflect on a career which includes many of the greatest wins in WVU football history.

On this first part of a two part conversation Kirelawich details how his environment as a child formed him as a player and coach.

Join Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a revealing and candid conversation with an iconic member of West Virginia University football.