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WVU Football - Almost Game Week For The Mountaineers (Episode 305) Aug 23, 2021

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The countdown clock now shows less than two-weeks before the West Virginia University football team opens the 2021 season.
Season three for Neal Brown is intriguing for many different reasons. Not only do you have the traditional questions that come with every season-opener, there's also the unknown of WVU's future conference affiliation.
On this episode, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi give their insight into the big "questions" an respond to listener comments and questions.
Join the "Guys" again on Thursday.

West Virginia Football Over And Under With The Mountaineers (Episode 304) Aug 19, 2021

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Classes have begun at West Virginia University which means the start of the football season is now just days away.
On this episode, the "Guys" begin their annual over-under projections. They start on offense and dive into rushing yards and yards-per-catch. Those two categories will go a long way in determining the Mountaineers final record.
Brad and Tony also give a disclaimer on preseason optimism and conference reshuffling angst.
In traditional Three Guys fashion other topics include supermodels, fried turtle, elementary reading comprehension and insomnia.
Join the Guys again next week as they continue to preview the upcoming season.

WVU Football : Dennis Dodd - Where Will The Mountaineers Land? (Episode 303) Aug 16, 2021

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The game of conference musical chairs has restarted.
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins the "Guys" to give context on a possible alliance among the Big 10, Pac 12 and ACC.
Where would that leave the Big 12 and West Virginia University.
It's early in the process but Brad's anger is growing quickly. Hoppy provides seven strong connections between Gordon Gee and ACC leaders.
Text questions raise several interesting points ranging from football over-under prop bets to domestic train travel.

West Virginia Football Great Canute Curtis talks Mountaineers and WVU Aug 10, 2021

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It's been 25 years since WVU football all-time sacks leader and consensus All-American Canute Curtis last played for the Mountaineers. It's been over a decade since he last stepped foot on campus.
Despite the passage of time, the native of Amityville, NY has vivid and fond memories of his record-setting career.
How did West Virginia's geography lead him to Morgantown? Which coach made the biggest impact of his career. Which WVU teammate did he "hate" as a freshman?
The answers to those and many other questions come your way on episode 300 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Camping Time - Episode 302 WVU Opens Camp Aug 05, 2021

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Preseason training camp has begun for the West Virginia University football team. The Mountaineers practice for the first time on Friday.
On this episode, Hoppy, Brad and Tony look ahead to the coming season and present their latest thoughts on conference movement.
Hoppy explains how this is actually coach Neal Brown's true first season with the Mountaineers, and explains how gold digging is similar to reporting on conference changes.
The "Guys" return next week with their first training camp report.

Conference Chatter - Episode 301 Aug 02, 2021

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Now what?
The reality that Texas and Oklahoma are leaving the Big 12 has moved the remaining eight schools into a next move philosophy.
On this episode, the "Guys" propose possible moves by West Virginia University and other schools left in peril by the unexpected departures.
Will college sports be redefined in a way that benefits a very small select group?
Answers to those questions and a cameo appearance by Al Pacino on the 301st episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
Hoppy, Brad and Tony will return later this week with another update.

A Visit With Quarterback Nicco Marchiol - Episode 299 Jul 29, 2021

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Nicco Marchiol was born into the sport of football. His dad played in the NFL and two brothers played collegiately.
However, Nicco broke the family linebacker tradition to become one of the nation's most highly regarded quarterbacks. This December, he'll sign at West Virginia University. He'll become one of the shining stars of a WVU recruiting class that will be ranked among the best in school history.
On this episode you'll hear Nicco's story and how his love of the game and family has led him to Morgantown.
The "Guys" return next week with the latest on conference news and a few surprises.

Conference Tsunami with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi (Episode 298) Jul 27, 2021

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The conference tsunami has begun. How large will it become?
Its impact could dramatically change the landscape of collegiate athletics as we know them.
On this episode, Brad and Tony deliver the latest news, offer commentary and answer listener questions.
The "Guys" will return Thursday with a guest interview and a conference update.

A Visit With Garin Justice - Episode 297 Jul 22, 2021

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How we handle adversity often defines our life.
As a high school senior Garin Justice watched a coaching change at West Virginia University nearly derail his plan of playing for the Mountaineers. With the odds completely stacked against any chance of playing he took the bet.
He won.
Not only did he become captain of the Mountaineers 2006 Sugar Bowl champion team, today Justice is the offensive line coach at the University of Miami.
On this episode, the "Guys" bring you the life-changing story of the Gilbert native and his journey in the football world. When did he know Pat White was special? How did he get fired from a job before ever stepping on to campus? Those stories and many more on the 297th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

TBT Preview Alex Ruoff - Episode 296 Jul 15, 2021

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Ready for some summer hoops?
Best Virginia is ready to take its shot at the one-million dollar winner-take-all prize money at The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
Former WVU standout Alex Ruoff is among the group of Mountaineer alums who make up the Best Virginia roster.
On this episode, Ruoff updates the "Guys" on his 12-year professional career and offers a scouting report on Best Virginia and the upcoming Charleston regional.
The four-day event begins on Saturday with Best Virginia meeting WoCo Showtime - a team of former players from Wofford.
Brad and Tony also recap Big 12 Media Days and the storylines surrounding the upcoming Big 12 football season.
Join the crew again next week for another episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

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