3 Guys Before The Game

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Liberty Bowl Preview vs Army with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 28, 2020

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The Mountaineer football team is hoping to end an unforgettable season with a positive memory.
Thursday's date with Army in the Liberty Bowl provides both schematic and mental challenges for a WVU team that hopes to take a momentum gaining victory into the off-season.
The 9-2 Black Knights present a unique option attack that keeps the ball away from opposing teams. Can the Mountaineers slow down the option? Will the Mountaineer offense take advantage of a questionable Army pass defense?
The "Guys" give a detailed breakdown and answer listener questions. Yes, there's more talk about boar-hunting and Hoppy's retaining wall. Why not?
Join the fellas Friday for a complete recap of the bowl game and preview of the Mountaineer basketball team's upcoming two-game Big 12 road trip.

Kansas - Army - Christmas with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 23, 2020

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It was not the Christmas gift the Mountaineer basketball had hoped to receive. Tuesday's loss at Allen Fieldhouse sends No. 7 WVU into the holidays with a 7-2 record.
What went wrong? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown the loss in Lawrence and look ahead to next week's Liberty Bowl date with Army.
Listener questions and comments run the gamut from hoops to football and boar hunting. Yes, boar-hunting again finds a way into the show.
Three Guys returns Monday with a detailed look at the Mountaineers and Army plus WVU basketball returning to action.
A very merry Christmas from the crew.

KU Preview Liberty Invite with Tony Caridi, Brad How and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 21, 2020

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It’s a combo episode as the “Guys” preview the Mountaineers Big 12 opener at Kansas and the football invite to the Liberty Bowl.
Is this the year WVU breaks the curse of Allen Fieldhouse? Is mental preparation the biggest key in the bowl game?
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions and thoughts on all things Mountaineers.
Join them again Wednesday for a Kansas recap.

Big 12 Tip Time with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Dec 17, 2020

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The Mountaineer basketball team is ready to tip-off its ninth season in the Big 12 Conference.
WVU hosts Iowa State in a late start on Friday night at the Coliseum. Is this the year Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers win the regular season title? That question is among a myriad of topics discussed by the "Guys" who also spend time lampooning the Big 12 football awards.
Why wasn't Tykee Smith given proper recognition?
Listener questions including a Christmas poem round out the show. There's even conversation that determines that boars are bad. You'll have to listen.
Join the crew Monday for their Iowa State recap and preview of Tuesday's game at Kansas.

Squashed Spiders with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Dec 14, 2020

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After playing two games in three days the Mountaineer basketball team has a chance to collectively catch its breath.
WVU, which jumped to No. 8 in the latest AP Top-25 rankings, opens its ninth season in the Big 12 Friday night when it hosts Iowa State.
On this episode, Tony Caridi and Brad Howe drill into WVU's wins over North Texas and Richmond. The Mountaineers displayed a shooting accuracy that had been discussed but not seen until Sunday.
Was that shooting prowess a harbinger of things to come or a one afternoon basketball oasis?
The "Guys" answer that question and also address a series of basketball and football questions from listeners.
Join them again Thursday for their preview of the Iowa State game and an update on WVU football recruiting and bowl possibilities.

Mean Green - Covid Cancellation with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 10, 2020

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COVID-19 has tackled the Mountaineer football team. Saturday's regular season finale against Oklahoma is cancelled due to a surge of the virus within the WVU program.
WVU athletic director Shane Lyons announced that all activities will be paused until at least December 17.
It's the second time this week a Mountaineer game was cancelled by COVID-19. West Virginia's basketball team had its opener against Robert Morris cancelled, but quickly filled the void by scheduling North Texas at the Coliseum on Friday afternoon.
The "Guys" break down the ramifications in both football and basketball on this episode. They also answer listener questions and texts.
Join them again Monday for their review of the North Texas and Richmond basketball games and update on WVU football.

Good Bad Ugly with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 07, 2020

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It was a weekend to remember for Mountaineer fans. It was good, bad and ugly.
The WVU basketball team rallied to win at Georgetown. That was good.
The Mountaineer football team played its worst game of the season in losing at Iowa State. That was bad and ugly.
The "Guys" break it down on this episode and answer listener questions and comments.
They'll return Thursday with a review of the WVU vs Richmond basketball game and preview of Saturday's regular season finale against Oklahoma.

Bulldogs and Cyclones with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 03, 2020

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A double episode of Three Guys reviews the Mountaineer basketball game against Gonzaga and previews Saturday's football clash with Iowa State.
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi perform a post-game analysis of WVU's attempt to knock off the top-rated Zags. Are WVU's errors correctable or will they linger?
In football, what will it take to calm the Cyclones? Can the Mountaineers handle Iowa State's unique offensive attack? Will the unexpected layoff leave WVU fresh or rusty?
Answer to those questions along with listener texts, Tweets and calls come your way on the 249th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Zags-Clones Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 30, 2020

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It's a basketball-football episode as the "Guys" look ahead to Wednesday's date with top-rated Gonzaga and Saturday's gridiron meeting with Iowa State.
Are the Mountaineers ready for number one? The Zags have been dominant in their first two games, but WVU's inside presence of Derek Culver and Oscar Tshiebew should provide an intriguing matchup.
Will the Cyclones suffer any let down against WVU on Saturday? Iowa State has already clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game. Can WVU catch them napping?
Those topics, plus listener questions and calls on the 248th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
They'll return Thursday with a recap of WVU and Gonzaga and a complete preview of Saturday's football game.

Mower Champions with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 27, 2020

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Mission accomplished for the Mountaineer basketball team.
WVU returns from South Dakota with the championship trophy from the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic.
The Mountaineers had to rally from 10 points down in the second half to secure the win. On this episode, the "Guys" give their take on the good and bad with WVU through its first three games.
They also answer listener questions and calls.
Join them Monday when they return with an early look at a week that includes a basketball game with top-rated Gonzaga and a football game against Big 12 champion Iowa State.

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