3 Guys Before The Game

The disappointment from Friday's loss to Oklahoma will linger within Mountaineer Nation for a long time.

Could it have been avoided?

Now what?

The questions are plentiful as the Mountaineers turn their attention toward an upcoming bowl date.

The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) discuss the major storylines from Friday's game and look ahead to a series of topics ranging from Dana Holgorsen's interest in other programs, and whether Will Grier and others will play in the bowl.

Join the guys for episode 70 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Can Black Friday produce one of the brightest days in Mountaineer football history?

The scene is set for what could be an all-time classic encounter between the Mountaineers and Sooners of Oklahoma.

Heisman contenders, Kyler Murray and Will Grier, lead a pair of offenses ranked in the top-10 nationally.

The Sooners average just under 50 points per game, the Mountaineers average 41.

The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) take a deep dive into strategy and the possible scenarios that may play out.

Does Dana Holgorsen go completely rouge and try to outscore Oklahoma? Just how do you slow the Sooners?

Those questions and more on episode 69 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Why did the Mountaineers lose to Oklahoma State?

Obviously, there are a number of reasons why Saturday's visit to Stillwater ended with massive disappointment.

The fellas breakdown why a 17 point halftime lead wasn't enough and wonder if WVU can mentally regroup before Friday's date with Oklahoma.

Football and a little Mountaineer hoop talk come your way on episode 68 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Is Saturday's game the biggest of Dana Holgorsen's career? A victory by the Mountaineers and Iowa State loss at Texas clinches a spot in the Big 12 Championship for the Mountaineers.

The game's significance is just one of many topics discussed by the fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) in advance of Saturday's game.

With just two regular season games remaining, the Cowboys remain a mystery. Which team will show up this weekend?

WVU's offense has sparkled since its loss at Iowa State. Will that unit to score over 40 points for a fourth straight game to beat the Cowboys?

The answer to those questions, and an opportunity to win a beautiful WVU shirt come your way on episode 67 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Playing a complete game is hard to do. Yet, the Mountaineer football team has come very close in each of its last three outings.

Dana Holgorsen said quarterback Will Grier's performance in Saturday's victory over TCU was his best of the season.

The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) agree and have much more to say about WVU's frolic over the Frogs.

What does the emergence of the tight end position mean for the rest of this season? Is Evan Staley's recent success complete the Mountaineer offensive arsenal?

Is the WVU defense ready for the challenges that await against Cowboys and Sooners?

These topics and groaning about the WVU basketball season opener come your way on Episode 66 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Is Saturday's Mountaineer game against TCU more of a mental than physical challenge for Dana Holgorsen's team?

That's just one of many topics discussed by (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, and Tony Caridi) on this TCU preview edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

Does WVU need style points to wow the College Football Playoff committee? Brad and Hoppy engage in a very spirited debate.

Can the Mountaineers roll or will Saturday be a grind? Join the fellas as they breakdown a True Blue Saturday showcase in Morgantown.

Saturday's victory by West Virginia over Texas in Austin ranks among the school's all-time best. But, exactly where does it fall on the list when it comes to drama and significance?

The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) have their opinion plus much more on episode 64 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Will Grier's heroics have reenergized his Heisman campaign and the Mountaineers have positioned themselves for a spot in the Big 12 title game. Is this the year WVU earns hardware?

Horns up or down? Why is that a penalty? Did the officiating crew get overwhelmed by the bigness of the game? Is WVU better when they commit more than 12 penalties? The stats say yes.

Join the guys and enjoy. They'll be back with a TCU preview on Thursday.

There's a recipe to beat Texas under second year coach Tom Herman.

On this episode, the fellas (Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe, Tony Caridi) present in exacting detail what the eight teams that have beaten Herman's Longhorns have done.

Texas is among the nation's best in a few statistical categories but near the bottom in several others. Can the Mountaineers exploit those weaknesses?

These stories, plus Big 12 predictions for the weekend come your way on episode 63 of Three Guys Before The Game.

The final days of October are quickly peeling off the calendar.

The Mountaineers will open their much anticipated November schedule against a Texas team that suffered surprise Saturday in Stillwater.

On this episode, the fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) provide an overview and undercarriage inspection of the Mountaineers. They reveal some surprising statistics that no one would have predicted before the season began.

Why is it so important for West Virginia to be the underdog this weekend? Why is Tyler Cornelius under appreciated? And, why is there always a West Virginia connection no matter where you go?

The answer to those questions on this 62nd episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

The guys will return Thursday for their comprehensive preview of Saturday's game.

Enjoy.

How do you rebound from your worst game of the season? How about setting a record for total yardage in the first half on your way to a 58-14 victory.

That recipe worked to perfection as West Virginia moved back into contention for the Big 12 Conference championship with dominating win over the Baylor Bears.

It was a game with multiple stars and a WVU defense that throttled Baylor into four turnovers.

The fellas, loaded with coffee after a long night, break down every aspect of the Mountaineers sixth win of the season.

What was the biggest moment? What's the win do for WVU going forward? How much will this help the Mountaineers as they head into their final month of the regular season?

Those answers and more on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.