3 Guys Before The Game

Neal Brown's first spring practice season is now complete. What did we learn?

It's obvious Mountaineer Nation is intrigued by their new head coach as the third largest attendance in spring game history was recorded. But what about next season's team? It's clear the search continues for playmakers to offset the graduation losses of five players who will likely be drafted later this month.

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi discuss the implications of Saturday's game and what it means heading into the off-season. The fellas also give their take on Sunday's appearance by WVU basketball signees Oscar Tshiebwe and Mile "Deuce" McBride in the Scott Brown Memorial all-star game.

That and more on the 110th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Former Mountaineer John Thornton left home when he was in the seventh grade to attend The Scotland School for Veterans Children. The now defunct school made Thornton mature beyond his years. That maturity led him to become a standout college football player, a 10-year NFL veteran, and now a prominent agent with Roc Nation sports which was founded by performer and entrepreneur Jay-Z.

John joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a look back and look ahead on his special career. The fellas also talk about John's son Jalen who is about to begin his Mountaineer football career.

Trevon Wesco's dream of playing in the NFL is about to become reality. How did it happen?
Wesco's story is filled with obstacles and challenges, but he never relented in reaching his goal. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi join Trevon as he describes a journey that's made him the most sought after tight end in the upcoming draft. From Musselman High School to West Virginia University and now the NFL. A detailed conversation with Trevon Wesco.

The Mountaineers have passed the midpoint of spring practice drills. Evaluations continue, but it’s becoming obvious that Neal Brown’s debut season will involve building and patience. So what’s a realistic win total?

Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi offer the take of Mountaineer Nation and make predictions on the 2019 campaign. The guys also jump into WVU’s basketball matchup with Saint Johns in the just announced Big 12/Big East scheduling alliance. They close with the dynamics of contract buyouts and how they impact coaches and schools.

Join the fellas next week as they visit with Mountaineer Trevon Wesco.

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David Sills' football career is one of the most unique in West Virginia history.

The middle school quarterback prodigy successfully navigated unprecedented hype and unexpected disappointment, to become one of the nation's best wide receivers.

Exactly how was he able to flourish when others would have folded?

The affable and articulate Mountaineer joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an in-depth look at his career and future in the National Football League.

Oh yes, the guys spend time on David's infamous "Horns Down" performance at Texas along with other Mountaineer memories.

The Guys return with a spring practice update on Thursday.

Well, look who's back! Hoppy Kercheval returns for episode 105 as the fellas make the transition from basketball to football.

It's a fact-filled episode that breaks down historical data surrounding first year WVU football coaches, Neal Brown's prediction of greatness, and expectation readjustment for the coming season.

The guys also discuss an email from George in Hong Kong - a Mountaineer who just won't sleep.

Join Brad and Tony on Tuesday for episode 106 with special guest David Sills.

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In a span of 40 minutes, the most unique season in the history of WVU basketball came to a record setting ending. A team ranked 13th in the preseason polls finished with the most losses in school history.

The dream of a late-season resurrection and CBI championship ended instead with a record setting defeat. The Mountaineers 109-91 loss to Coastal Carolina established a new record for most points ever allowed by an opponent at the Coliseum.

A season mired in discipline problems which led to the dismissal of two players, also included the first half benching of WVU's leading rebounder Derek Culver for tardiness.

Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi discuss the game and an off-season that is expected to include major roster moves.

Who stays? Who goes? What must happen for WVU to return to its winning ways? Those topics and more on episode 104 of Three Guys Before The Game.

It's on to the quarterfinals of the CBI for the Mountaineer basketball team. Wednesday's 77-63 victory over Grand Canyon University advances WVU into a Monday home game against the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina.

Once again, WVU's youth movement was on full display with first-year players accounting for 66 percent of the total points.

What's a Chanticleer?

The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) provide that answer plus an in-depth statistical breakdown of WVU's season before and after its well-publicized disciplinary dismissals.

In addition to celebrating Nathan's birthday, the guys also taste-test hot peppers donated by a loyal listener.

They'll return on Tuesday for an instant recap of WVU's date with Coastal Carolina.

What do Kansas City, Antelopes, and motivational speeches have in common? They're all part of the discussion on episode 102 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian, and Tony Caridi wrap up WVU's semifinal appearance in the Big 12 tournament and look ahead to Wednesday's home date against the visiting Antelopes of Grand Canyon in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.

The guys put the Mountaineers late season improvement in perspective and discuss the pros and cons of participating in the CBI.

They'll return on Thursday for a recap of WVU vs Grand Canyon.

You would never imagine that following a 13 win team could be so much fun. However, the reconstituted Mountaineer basketball team continues raise eyebrows not only in West Virginia but also in Kansas City.

The Mountaineers 72-71 victory over Oklahoma in Wednesday's opening round continues to build the late season narrative that less is more when it comes to WVU. A team that won two games in 57 days has now won two of its last three. All nine players available saw action and played 10 or more minutes. It was the definition of a team win. WVU's victory over the Sooners leaves Oklahoma's NCAA hopes teetering.

The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian, Tony Caridi) review last night's win and look ahead to tonight's quarterfinal tangle with second-seeded regular season co-champion Texas Tech.

The guys will be back with another episode on Monday.