3 Guys Before The Game

The flicker of hope from Saturday's win over Oklahoma was extinguished in record setting proportion on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas.

WVU's 81-50 loss to Texas Tech established a modern day record of futility. The last time the Mountaineers made nine field goals in a game was a 30-22 loss to Duquesne in 1942.

That's not the only mark that was set. Freshman Derek Culver's 24 free throw attempts are the most since Rod Thorn attempted 23 in 1963. And, in the unofficial record book, Logan Routt joins a short list of Mountaineers ejected from a game that never entered the contest. In short, it was a bizarre Big Monday. 

Just how did WVU go from a Saturday win against Oklahoma to a blowout loss? That's among the topics discussed by Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi.

After playing three road games in ten days, the Mountaineers won't return to action until Saturday night when they host Texas. The game is sold-out.

A frigid trip to Iowa has left the Mountaineers frozen solid.

WVU's lopsided loss at Iowa State is the third consecutive road defeat by 17 or more points. The Mountaineers again struggled mightily with turnovers finishing with 19. WVU is now averaging 16 turnovers per game while only forcing 13. Press Virginia is officially dead.

The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) pull back the layers of the eighth loss in nine games, and look ahead to Saturday's home date against Oklahoma.

The Sooners will arrive in Morgantown reeling after a blowout loss at home to Baylor on Monday.

An early big lead turned into a late big loss for the Mountaineer basketball team. Saturday's setback at top-rated Tennessee was the sixth loss in seven games for WVU.

Now what? The Mountaineers return to Big 12 play on Wednesday hurting both physically and mentally. Junior guard Beetle Bolden's sprained ankle forced him out of Saturday's game. His status remains in doubt.

Wednesday's game against Iowa State begins a three game in five day stretch with two of the contests on the road.

Iowa State, dealt with injuries early in the season, but has won three of its last four games. At 15-5 overall, the Cyclones have a legitimate chance to unseat defending champion Kansas. Iowa State was the most impressive team in Saturday's SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The Cyclones pounded 20th ranked Ole Miss in Oxford 87-73.

Join Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi as they review Saturday's visit to Knoxville and look ahead to Wednesday 's date in Ames.

Can the Mountaineers beat two top-10 teams in a span of seven days?

That's the question the fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) ponder on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Yes, WVU did beat 7th rated Kansas last Saturday, but number one Tennessee offers a completely different set of challenges. Coach Rick Barnes squad appears to have no weaknesses. The Vols are big, talented, confident, and will be playing their first home game as the nation's top team.

Nathan Adrian was part of multiple wins over number one when he played at WVU. He shares the recipe for success and more.

Enjoy the show. The crew will return on Monday.

How did the Mountaineer basketball team beat 7th ranked Kansas and then lose in convincing fashion to Baylor two days later?

It's the number one question on episode 86 of Three Guys Before The Game. Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi try to solve the riddle of the Mountaineers perplexing play.

The fellas also go in depth on the statistics WVU has produced in its wins and losses. As you might imagine, there's a huge difference between the two.

A tale of two teams takes center stage on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

The stare down between West Virginia and Oklahoma didn't last long. Quarterback Austin Kendall has been granted a release which would allow for his transfer to WVU.

Oklahoma relented from its original position to block the transfer after an onslaught of negative publicity.

What do we learn from this latest episode of transfer controversy?

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi look at the decision from various angles and predict it's the first of many significant changes in student-athlete rights that will be happening soon.

In basketball, the computer analytics are presenting a dour picture of WVU's basketball team.

Those stories and more on the 85th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

A redshirt comes off, two starters are benched, and the Mountaineers fall to 0-4 in the Big 12.

Now what?

The WVU basketball team is entering a zone where no other Bob Huggins team has gone before. As the veteran coach continues to push buttons, the result remains the same.

Will Saturday's benching of Esa Ahmad and Wes Harris lead to more productivity or will the first year players continue to see more action?

Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe, and Tony Caridi discuss that question along with a detailed look at how much players have improved or digressed in their WVU tenures.

Neal Brown wins rave reviews in his introductory press conference, while the Mountaineer basketball team flounders in the finish at Kansas State.

Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian, and Tony Caridi provide their take on both topics on episode 83 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Mountaineer Nation learned more from Brown on his plans to lead WVU football into the future. What quality does he have that makes him so likeable?

How did Kansas State come back from a 21 point deficit? Nathan Adrian shares his thoughts on why WVU is now 0-3 in Big 12 play.

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Did WVU pull off the coaching hire of the season? Neal Brown's arrival at WVU is drawing praise from both inside the state and across the nation.

On the basketball court, improved defense and effort hasn't been enough in WVU first two Big 12 games. What's the solution?

Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi provide insight and ask a few questions of their own on episode 82 of Three Guys Before The Game.

The clock is winding toward the hiring of a new Mountaineer football coach. Interviews began Wednesday and continue today. The entire process could be complete by this weekend.

Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi update the search and detail how the eventual choice will be made.

In a Three Guys first, Nathan Adrian slides into the show (literally) to talk about WVU's season opening loss to Texas Tech. Adrian answers the question of why the Mountaineers continue to turn the ball over at a record rate.

Those topics and more on episode 81 of Three Guys.

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