3 Guys Before The Game

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WVU Basketball Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 23, 2020

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If the analytics are correct get ready for a memorable WVU basketball season.
On this episode, Brad Howe explains why WVU is one of eight teams nationally that meet the criteria for a Final Four appearance. The computer likes the Mountaineers, but what other areas must improve for prediction to become reality?
The "Guys" answer listener questions and calls on WVU basketball and football.
The crew returns Friday with their Oklahoma football preview and update on the Bad Boys Mowers Crossover Classic.
Happy Thanksgiving.

Resting Comfortably with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 19, 2020

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The name of the episode is Resting Comfortably, however the "Guys" don't do much resting on the show.
Emotions elevate when the topic turns to expectations for the upcoming basketball season. Brad and Hoppy chastise Tony for taking a pragmatic approach.
Hoppy wonders if the Mountaineers should make the trip to South Dakota due to the alarming COVID numbers in the state.
The crew also discusses Saturday's battle between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State from a Mountaineer perspective.
Listener questions and calls complete the show.

Squashed Frogs - TCU Recap with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 16, 2020

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The Mountaineer football team hopped into a much-needed bye week with a resounding victory over the Horned Frogs of TCU.
Why was WVU so efficient in its dissection of the visitors from Fort Worth? Should the Senator now be called Nostra-Howis? How can WVU parlay their last performance into its last two games of the regular season?
Those are just a few of the questions discussed on an episode that also features listener texts and phone calls.
The "Guys" return Thursday with a combo show covering both football and basketball. Bob Huggins' team will open its regular season schedule next week.

TCU Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 12, 2020

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The Mountaineer football team can equal last season's win total with a victory over TCU on Saturday.
On this episode the crew explains what it will take for a WVU victory and why TCU has similarities to Kansas State.
Brad, Tony and Hoppy also unearth some golden information provided by the show's listeners that may truly surprise you.
Three Guys returns Monday for a complete recap of the Mountaineers matchup with the Horned Frogs.

Three Guys Before The Game with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 09, 2020

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In a season full of frustrating road defeats, Saturday's setback at Texas tops the chart for the Mountaineers.
On this episode, the "Three Guys" dive deep with a breakdown of analytics and offering opinions on WVU's performance.
Listener questions and comments range from disappointment to optimistic.
Do you go for it on fourth down? Did the Mountaineers get the short end of the officiating stick? Will Isaiah Esdale emerge into a late season contributor?
The answers to those questions and more on episode 242.
Join the crew Thursday for their preview of Saturday's game against TCU.

Texas Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 05, 2020

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Are the Mountaineers ready to beat a nationally ranked team twice in eight days?
We'll find out Saturday when WVU visits No. 22 Texas. West Virginia played its most efficient game of the Neal Brown when it dispatched No. 16 Kansas State last weekend, but the Longhorns offer some serious obstacles for a Mountaineer team that has lost both of its road games.
On this episode, Brad Howe provides the recipe for a WVU win by revealing another batch of doctoral-level statistical information. The "Guys" also pull apart fact from fiction in the matchup and answer a series of listener questions and comments.
The crew returns Monday for their recap of Saturday's clash in Austin.

Whomped Wildcats with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Nov 02, 2020

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What happens when a football team plays without turnovers, penalties and pass drops?
The easy answer is that you win. West Virginia's football team checked all the boxes in Saturday's convincing victory over 16th rated Kansas State.
On this episode, the "Three Guys" take a deeper look into how the Mountaineers played their most complete game of the season.
Other topics include Mike O'Laughlin's emergence and long-term outlook, midseason MVP candidates and underappreciated members of the Mountaineers.
Three Guys returns Thursday with a preview of this week's game at Texas.

Kansas State Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Oct 29, 2020

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If you want an educated evaluation of what to look for in Saturday's matchup between the Mountaineers and Kansas State look no further.
The "Three Guys" dissect this weekend's Big 12 encounter with a cornucopia of information, analytics and of course good humor.
Exactly why is West Virginia (3-2) favored over Kansas State (5-1) ?
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi answer that question along with some great listener texts and comments.
Join the "Guys" again Monday for their recap of Saturday's Halloween showcase.

Texas Tech Review with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Oct 26, 2020

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Saturday's loss at Texas Tech has left a mark.
Head coach Neal Brown's disappointment was obvious in his postgame press conference. No one said "Trust The Climb" was going to be painless.
On this episode, Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi dive into why WVU left Lubbock with his its first loss since 2012.
Can the mistakes be corrected? Are the Mountaineers close to displaying the consistency needed to win close games?
Those are just a few of the topics covered plus listener questions and comments.
Join the "Guys" again Thursday for their preview of Saturday's game at Kansas State.

Texas Tech Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Oct 22, 2020

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The Mountaineers head to the western outpost of the Big 12 Conference this weekend for a very important game.
West Virginia and Texas Tech is a matchup that will have a lingering impact on both programs. A WVU victory signals another positive step in Neal Brown's current climb. A Texas Tech loss would be a fourth consecutive defeat with Oklahoma next on the Red Raiders schedule.
You get the point. The game won't move the national needle, but it's outcome is significant.
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi pull back the numbers on the most important matchups and answer a series of listener questions.
The "Guys" return Monday with a recap and first look at next week's Halloween date with Kansas State.

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