3 Guys Before The Game

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3 Guys Before The Game - Portal Opens ... NIL Cranking ... Rosters Reloading (Episode 632) Apr 17, 2025

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There really isn't an offseason in college football and basketball.
The games may be over for now, but roster movement has become a season of its own.
In this episode, the "Guys" discuss roster changes for WVU football and basketball along with revenue- sharing plans and NIL opportunities for college athletes.
Listener comments and questions complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Rosters Gone Wild (Episode 631) Apr 10, 2025

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History is being made when it comes to the rosters of college football teams.
Coaches are being asked to reduce their roster to 105 to meet the House Settlement requirement. That means some players must unexpectedly find a new school.
Meanwhile, the roster is slowly growing for the new WVU men's basketball coach, Ross Hodge.
In this episode, the "Guys" debate the "new world" of roster management and provide analytics on the new basketball commits.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Ross Hodge Arrives - New Era Begins (Episode 629) Apr 03, 2025

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The 24th men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history is on the job.
Ross Hodge was formally introduced on Thursday morning. He shared his thoughts and philosophy on the game of basketball and his future vision of the WVU program.
In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the Hodge press conference and what it means for Mountaineer Nation.

3 Guys Before The Game - Spring Showcase - Coach Rod Joins (Episode 629) Mar 31, 2025

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It has been 17 years since Rich Rodriguez coached on Mountaineer Field with fans in the stands.
That streak will end on Saturday when the Mountaineers collide in the Gold & Blue Showcase. It will give Rodriguez and staff a final chance to evaluate the roster. It's also the last chance for players to shine before the roster is reduced. New rules will allow for just 105 roster spots starting next season. That's a reduction of about 20 players from the current system.
In this episode, Brad and Tony talk with Coach Rodriguez about the current state of the program and changes that will be made in the next several months.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Ross Hodge HELLO (Episode 628) Mar 27, 2025

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The search is over.
Ross Hodge, the current head coach at North Texas, will become the 24th head men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history.
The 44-year-old Hodge, a Dallas native, will arrive in Morgantown once the season is complete for the Mean Green, who are in the Final Four of the NIT.
In seven seasons as a head coach, Hodge has won 80% of his games. His current squad is 27-8 heading into next week's NIT semifinal game against UC Irvine.
In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the hire and dig into the analytics of what WVU basketball will look like under Hodge.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Next Up? (Episode 627) Mar 24, 2025

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College basketball's coaching carousel is rolling.
WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker will make the decision on who will serve as the Mountaineers new head coach. Candidates are being vetted, and formal interviews have begun. Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the hiring of Darian DeVries who unexpectedly resigned last week.
In this episode, the "Guys" discuss possible coaching scenarios and preview the WVU women's NCAA tournament game against North Carolina.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Searching Again (Episode 626) Mar 20, 2025

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The clock is on AGAIN for West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker.
The search to find a replacement for Darian DeVries is Baker's fifth (basketball and football) in the last 24 months. That likely means this won't be a long search. There's a built-in familiarity with candidates since only 51 weeks have passed since Baker last went to the market for a new men's coach.
In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the impact of DeVries' departure and the future of WVU basketball.
Listener questions and texts complete the episode.

3 Guys BeforeThe Game - Emergency Podcast - DeVries Departs (Episode 625) Mar 19, 2025

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Emergency podcast with reaction to Darian DeVries' departure to Indiana.

3 Guys Before The Game - An All Time - All Timer (Episode 624) Mar 17, 2025

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Initial disbelief has become anger for Mountaineer Nation.
The NCAA selection committee's snub of West Virginia's basketball team has become a national story. The sounds of discontent will soon be squelched by cheering when tournament games begin, but WVU's tournament denial will forever be a scar for Mountaineer fans.
In this episode, the "Guys" vent their frustration with a series of facts and figures that make the committee's decision even more head-shaking.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Colorado Recap - NCAA Look Ahead (Episode 623) Mar 13, 2025

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It was a poor performance when it mattered the most. West Virginia's elimination from the Big 12 Conference Championship was both surprising and deflating. A Mountaineer team that defied expectations all season suddenly lost its swagger.
Now what? The good news is that WVU will still receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The question is whether they can rediscover their winning ways before opening play next week.
In this episode, Brad and Tony dissect the game against Colorado and look ahead to the NCAA tournament.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

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