3 Guys Before The Game

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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU General Manager Drew Fabianich Visits (Episode 494) Oct 04, 2023

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Major college football and basketball programs continue to evolve into professional sports.
Student athletes, who were once considered amateurs, are now making money from their name, image and likeness. They're also taking advantage of liberalized transfer rules that often look like unrestricted free agency.
That's why it shouldn't be a surprise that some schools, including West Virginia University, have hired a general manager to oversee recruiting and roster management.
In this episode, the "Guys" spend time with WVU's first-ever football GM. Drew Fabianich brings extensive experience from the NFL and the college game. He shares his vision for what college football could look like in the future.

3 Guys Before The Game - Thanks For Having Us (Episode 493) Oct 01, 2023

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They have become the surprise team of the Big 12 Conference.
Picked to finish 14th in the league's preseason poll, the West Virginia University football team enters the month of October tied with Texas and Oklahoma for first place.
WVU (4-1) is winning old-school. The Mountaineers, a 13-point underdog, won at TCU Saturday night with a combination of physicality and kick-blocking bravado. In what's believed to be the first time WVU ever blocked two field goals in a road game, the Mountaineers hung on for a 24-21 victory.
In this episode, the "Guys" put the victory into perspective, and analyze the grades on offense, defense and special teams.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Preview (Episode 492) Sep 28, 2023

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After three straight weeks of having its crowd providing emotional support, West Virginia's football team is about to experience life on the road.
The Mountaineers (3-1) visit TCU (3-1) on Saturday night. One month into the season, both teams are still trying to define themselves. Each has won three straight after season opening losses.
Can West Virginia's ability to win "ugly" work away from Morgantown?
In this episode, the "Guys" present a complete analytical breakdown on the keys to success for the Mountaineers.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Red Raider Redemption (Episode 491) Sep 24, 2023

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Mission accomplished.
The Mountaineer football team not only snapped a four-game losing streak to Texas Tech on Saturday, it also swept its three-game homestand.
In weather that felt more like November than September, the WVU defense silenced a Red Raiders offense that had averaged 35-points per game.
In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the analytics to show how WVU won the game despite losing several key statistical categories.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Texas Tech Preview (Episode 490) Sep 21, 2023

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Can the Mountaineers break the streak?
That's the question of the week as WVU opens its 12th season in the Big 12 Saturday afternoon in Morgantown.
After beating Texas Tech five consecutive years, West Virginia has dropped its last four meetings with the visitors from Lubbock.
Last season's 48-10 loss was the low point of the season. Coach Neal Brown called his team's effort embarrassing.
WVU will try to snap the streak with a running attack designed to limit the Red Raiders high-tempo offense that's averaging just under 35 points per game.
In this episode, the "Guys" reveal the key matchups and metrics that will lead WVU to victory.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - BRAWLTASTIC - WVU Punches Pitt (Episode 489) Sep 17, 2023

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The lights were bright. The crowd was LOUD. And, West Virginia lost its starting quarterback to injury on its sixth play of the game.
Problem?
Actually, not at all. The Mountaineers displayed the grit and physicality required to win a Backyard Brawl on their way to a 17-6 victory.
It was an old-school encounter between the two rivals. Neither team threw for over 100 yards while combining for 87 rush attempts.
Key turnovers by Pitt produced 10 of WVU's points and West Virginia's defense held the Panthers to just two field goals.
In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the game and share their thoughts on what it all means for the Mountaineer program.
Listener texts and comments complete the episode.

3 Guys Before The Game - Backyard Brawl Preview (Episode 488) Sep 14, 2023

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It's time to avenge a loss for the West Virginia University football team.
Last season's turnover-induced defeat at Pitt has lingered within the Mountaineer program. It was the one that got away.
On Saturday night in a sold-out Milan Puskar Stadium, WVU will get its chance for revenge in the 106th chapter of the Backyard Brawl.
Rivalry aside, it's the first Saturday night home game since 2016. Throw in a national television audience on ABC and chances are the atmosphere will be electric.
In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the game's analytics and provide the keys to victory for West Virginia.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Lightning Strikes Dukes (Episode 487) Sep 10, 2023

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Well, that was memorable.
Saturday night's season-opening victory by West Virginia over Duquesne won't be forgotten.
The Mountaineers 56-17 triumph had it all. There was angst followed by joy, heavy rain and lightning, records broken and a scholarship awarded.
In this episode, the "Guys" review the game and the many themes that developed on a long night at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Duquesne Preview (Episode 486) Sep 07, 2023

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What a difference a week makes. Last Saturday, the Mountaineer football team was a three-touchdown underdog at No. 7 Penn State. This week, the Mountaineers are the heavy favorite to romp over visiting Duquesne.
It's the first of three straight at home for the Mountaineers, who need to correct several issues that slowed them last week in State College.
In this episode, the "Guys" discuss what will qualify as a successful outing against the Dukes, and what's needed before WVU hosts Pitt next weekend.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

3 Guys Before The Game - Josh Eilert Visits (Episode 485) Sep 06, 2023

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Josh Eilert has finally been able to take a deep breath.
Finally, there's a sense of calm after the most tumultous season in West Virginia Universtiy basketball history.
The departure of Bob Huggins and unexpected loss of several players made WVU basketball a national story of dysfunction this summer.
The new man in charge, at least for this season, is the only staff member that lasted throughout Huggins' 16 seasons at West Virginia.
Amidst the chaos, Eilert has successfully replenished the Mountaineer roster and worked tirelessly to build fractured player relationships.
In this episode, Eilert explains his plan for the upcoming season, and how his retooled coaching staff and players are preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.

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