3 Guys Before The Game

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WVU Sports - Jedd Gyorko Visits (Episode 375) May 05, 2022

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Jedd Gyorko used to walk around major league baseball stadiums before a series began.
He wanted to fully embrace the reality that he had made it to the game's highest level. He respected the game and never took his position for granted.
In this episode, the "Guys" pepper Jedd with a series of questions about the game within the game in the big leagues. From pregame rituals to high-altitude poker games, this episode touches all the bases.
Listener questions and comments complete the show.

WVU Football - Mountaineer Reed Williams Visits (Episode 374) May 02, 2022

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Reed Williams stepped on to Mountaineer Field as a freshman. It was his first game. He pointed high into the stands. His Moorefield high school football buddies pointed back.
A dream, their dream was about to become reality.
In this episode, Reed shares that memorable moment and looks back at an award-winning career on the field and in the classroom.
It's the story of a Mountaineer by birth and by choice.
The "Guys" complete the episode answering listener questions and comments.

WVU Basketball - Meg Bulger Visits (Episode 373) Apr 28, 2022

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Meg Bulger can't find her knee brace. (That's ok)
That gives her an excuse not to play basketball anymore, but she's still heavily involved in the game she loves.
The West Virginia University Hall of Fame member is now coaching middle school players and having the time of her life. And, to no surprise, her young daughter is showing signs that she's on track to become yet another Bulger athletic success story.
In this episode, Bulger reflects on her record-setting career. She shares her biggest regret and looks optimistically to the future for WVU women's basketball.
The "Guys" finish the show answering listener questions and comments.
Join them on Monday for another interview in their summer special series.

WVU Basketball - Wellington Smith Visits (Episode 372) Apr 26, 2022

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Wellington Smith had a secret. He kept it from Bob Huggins.
It eventually led Smith to tears.
Smith shares his secret, and reveals much more during his visit with the "Guys".
The co-captain of West Virginia's 20210 Final Four team also explains the special pact his teammates created upon the departure of John Beilein.
Smith also gives some early recruiting insight into a potential star of the future.
Listener texts and comments complete the show.

West Virginia Football - Jarrett Brown Visits (Episode 371) Apr 21, 2022

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You've never heard a Three Guys episode sound like this before.
The "Guys" spend time visiting with former WVU two-sport athlete Jarrett Brown. The crew didn't know Jarrett would be working while doing the interview. (They quickly found out)
Listen as Jarrett cuts a customer's hair and talks about his days at WVU. It's unique, to say the least.
Listener texts and comments complete the show.
On Monday's episode, former WVU basketball player Wellington Smith will visit.

West Virginia Football - Casey Legg Visits (Episode 370) Apr 18, 2022

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Have you ever heard the story about the first time WVU's Casey Legg kicked a field goal?
Let's just say it was memorable. (You're supposed to kick the ball, not the holder)
Ouch!
Casey spends time with the "Guys" and details his improbable climb to become a Mountaineer kicker.
Listener texts, that include a chance Mountaineer encounter at an airport bar, complete the show.
Join the crew on Thursday when former WVU quarterback Jarrett Brown pays a visit.

WVU Sports - JT Daniels Arrives and Ginny Thrasher Visits (Episode 369) Apr 14, 2022

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Three Guys Before The Game goes for the gold in episode 369.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony visit with WVU great and Olympic gold medalist Ginny Thrasher. She offers invaluable insight into the mental side of athletic competition and updates her career as a professional shooter.
The "Guys" breakdown the arrival of highly-touted quarterback JT Daniels. What does it mean to the WVU program? And, what's the real story of the #pressvirginia hashtag on the WVU Basketball Twitter bio? Tony has the answer.
Listener questions and texts complete the show.
Join the crew on Monday as they look ahead to next week's Gold & Blue spring game.

WVU Sports - Greg Jones Visits (Episode 368) Apr 11, 2022

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Success at the highest level has been a constant in Greg Jones' career. The WVU wrestling icon is perhaps the most dominant athlete in any sport in school history. As a three-time national champion, Jones left a mark that may never be broken.
Today, Jones is again sitting on top. He's considered one of the world's premier trainers in Mixed Martial Arts. As part of the Sanford MMA training facility in Florida, Jones has developed multiple UFC world champions.
In this episode, the "Guys" dive into Greg's career from the mat to the Octagon.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also discuss the new academic reward for WVU student-athletes and answer listener questions and comments.

WVU Football - Skyler Howard Visits (Episode 367) Apr 07, 2022

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He's the most underappreciated quarterback in West Virginia football history.
Without a single scholarship offer coming out of high school, Skyler Howard's career is equal parts storybook and grit. Howard finished his career third all-time in touchdown passes and fourth in passing yardage. As a senior, he led WVU to a 10-3 record which included a five touchdown performance in a bowl victory over Arizona State.
The native of Fort Worth, Texas has won a championship while playing in Japan and plans to continue his career in an arena football league which begins play this month.
In this episode, the "Guys" chat with Skyler and look back on his career, which included highs and lows. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions and comments.
Join the crew on Monday when WVU hall-of-fame wrestler Greg Jones joins the show.

WVU Basketball and Football - Nathan Adrian Visits (Episode 366) Apr 04, 2022

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It's an international episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
Former Mountaineer standout Nathan Adrian joins the "Guys" from Italy. Adrian provides an update on his debut season in the Italian Serie A and shares thoughts on the current situation in Ukraine where he played last season.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also talk WVU football, transfer portal and answer listener questions and comments.
Join them on Thursday when they visit with former WVU quarterback Skyler Howard.

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