3 Guys Before The Game

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WVU Football: Mountaineers Swooned By Sooners (Episode 315) Sep 27, 2021

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How will the West Virginia University football team bounce back from Saturdays last-second loss to No. 4 Oklahoma?
Will the Mountaineers use the heartbreaking loss as a catalyst or will it have a lingering negative impact?
Those are just two of the questions the "Guys" debate as WVU prepares to host its Big 12 opener Saturday against Texas Tech.
Brad and Tony also answer listener questions that range from scripted plays to the value of growing San Marzano tomatoes in Jackson County.
Join the crew on Thursday for their preview of the Mountaineers and Red Raiders.

WVU Football: West Virginia at Oklahoma Preview (Episode 314) Sep 23, 2021

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The West Virginia football team opens Big 12 Conference play on Saturday in what could be its last visit to Norman, Oklahoma.
The No. 4 Sooners have accepted an invitation to join the Southeastern Conference although when they formally begin play remains unknown.
The Mountaineers will attempt to beat their second consecutive ranked opponent, while the Sooners (3-0) will try to diffuse criticism following a closer than expected 23-16 victory over long-time rival Nebraska.
On this episode, the "Guys" explain what it will take for WVU to score the upset win. Listener questions, ranging from unicorn formations to song lyrics, complete the show.
Three Guys returns Monday with a review of the Mountaineers visit to Oklahoma.

WVU Football - Mountaineers Gobble Gobblers (Episode 313) Sep 20, 2021

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The Black Diamond Trophy has taken residence in Morgantown following West Virginia's dramatic win over Virginia Tech.
It was a game that contained almost every ingredient that makes a rivalry special.
On this episode, the "Guys" look back at the herculean effort of the WVU defense and the biggest plays and players of the game.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Join Brad, Hoppy and Tony Thursday for their preview of Saturday's date at No. 4 Oklahoma.

West Virginia Football - Virginia Tech Preview (Episode 312) Sep 16, 2021

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This is why they play the games.
Saturday's encounter between West Virginia and No. 15 Virginia Tech looks to have all the makings of a great college football Saturday. The Hokies (2-0) will try to prove its season opening win over No. 10 North Carolina wasn't a fluke while the Mountaineers (1-1) will try to erase the pain from its season-opening four-turnover performance in a loss at Maryland.
A sellout crowd will be in attendance for the 53rd meeting between two long-time rivals who have met just once in the last 16 years. The annual meeting ended in 2005 after the Hokies left for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
On this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the key statistics and trends to watch during Saturday's game.
Join the crew Monday for their review and first look at next week's game at Oklahoma.

WVU Football - Maisel's Musings And Sharks Attacked (Episode 311) Sep 13, 2021

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Is college football heading forward or backwards?
The answer to that question and many others about the game's health are answered by On3.com award-winning reporter Ivan Maisel. The "Guys" get Ivan's take on conference reshuffling and the upcoming NCAA constitutional convention.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also review the Mountaineers 66-0 victory over Long Island. Did Garrett Greene's performance earn him more playing time? Just how important is Saturday's game against Virginia Tech?
Text questions and comments complete the show. Join the crew Thursday for their preview of the Mountaineers and Hokies.

WVU Football: Mountaineer football prepares for Long Island shark attack - Episode 310 Sep 09, 2021

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After dealing with a week's worth of questions about a season-opening loss to Terrapins, the Mountaineer football team turns its attention to Sharks on Saturday.
The Long Island University Sharks are newcomers to Division 1 football and may be what the Mountaineers need to correct last week's miscues at Maryland.
On this episode, the "Guys" discuss the matchup from the WVU perspective and what must happen to consider the game a success.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also breakdown the four new members of the Big 12 Conference and what their arrival will mean to the league.
Join the crew Monday for their game recap and early preview of next week's game against Virginia Tech.

WVU Football: Mountaineers Tarnished By Turnovers (Episode 309) Sep 06, 2021

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Disappointment is the most common word used to describe the result of the Mountaineer football team's season-opening loss at Maryland.
Why did it happen and can it be fixed? Was preseason optimism based more on hope that reality?
Those are just a few of the many questions the "Guys" tackle during their review of the 30-24 loss to the Terrapins.
Listener questions complete the show.
Join the crew Thursday for their preview of Saturday's home opener against Long Island.

WVU Football - Mountaineers Versus Maryland Preview (Episode 308) Sep 02, 2021

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You can feel it in the morning air. It's football time in West Virginia. Saturday's Mountaineer opener against Maryland marks the 129th season of WVU football.
On this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into the numbers to reveal a statistical jewel on quarterback Jarret Doege. They also pull back the curtain on several key statistics that will likely decide this game.
Listener questions cover the gamut from conference reshuffling to the reading of a haiku poem.
The crew returns Monday for their recap of Saturday's game.

WVU Football - Game Week 1 Turtles Approaching (Episode 307) Aug 30, 2021

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It's been nearly 50 years since a West Virginia University football team opened a season at the University of Maryland. In fact, Saturday's game in College Park will be just the seventh time the Mountaineers have opened away from home since that game with the Terrapins in 1973.
On this episode, the "Guys" continue to preview the season with a pair of tantalizing over-under projections. The crew also digs into unheralded Mountaineers poised for success and dispels a misunderstood comment from episode 299.
Listener questions round out the show.
Three Guys returns Thursday with a comprehensive breakdown of Saturday's game.

WVU Football Future - Alliance Exposed With Allan Taylor (Episode 306) Aug 26, 2021

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What exactly is the College Football Alliance that was announced earlier this week?
That question is discussed, dissected and devoured on the latest episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Allan Taylor of The Athletic joins the "guys" with thoughts on the Alliance and other significant topics involving conference expansion.
In no particular order other show topics include puffer fish, Don Criqui and television streaming platforms.
Join the crew on Monday for their first game-week preview as West Virginia prepares for next week's opener at Maryland.

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