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Eastern Kentucky Recap with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Sep 14, 2020

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It was the opening game performance that checked all the boxes.
West Virginia's 56-10 thumping of Eastern Kentucky provided insight into this season's team but as expected many questions remain unanswered.
The "Guys" provide their deep-dive into the numbers and individual performances from a most unique season opener. How much can we take from a rebuilding Eastern Kentucky team played in front of just over 900 fans?
With Oklahoma State next on the schedule, the Mountaineers must now prepare for a massive increase in level of competition. Are they ready for the challenge?
The "Guys" return Thursday with more Mountaineer talk and preview of the weekend schedule.
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Eastern Kentucky Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Sep 10, 2020

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Game on!
At long last the 2020 Mountaineer football season is ready to begin.
On this episode, the "Guys" present their deep-dive into Saturday's matchup between the Mountaineers and Colonels of Eastern Kentucky.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony share their thoughts and concerns and also answer listener texts and calls.
Besides a victory, what should Mountaineer fans want from the opener? Those answers and more come your way on the 225th episode.
Join the crew on Monday when they return to review and give their report card on the first ever meeting between the two schools.

Over Under 2020 Season Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Sep 07, 2020

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With fingers crossed, the West Virginia University football team will open its season Saturday afternoon against Eastern Kentucky in Morgantown.
There's little argument this season will be unique in so many ways. WVU will open its home schedule with family and friends only in the stands. It's just one of a multitude of changes caused by COVID-19.
How will the Mountaineers react to an entirely new set of rules and regulations that no one could have ever imagined?
Tony, Brad and Hoppy spend this episode on predicting what could be the most unpredictable season in school history.
The "Guys" offer Over/Under projections and thoughts about Neal Brown's second season as the Mountaineers head coach.
Three Guys returns Thursday with a preview of Saturday's matchup with Eastern Kentucky.

Rasheed Marshall Visits Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Sep 02, 2020

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Like a fine wine, Rasheed Marshall is getting better with age.
Sixteen years after taking his last snap at West Virginia, the 2004 Big East Conference Offensive Player of the Year still looks the part. Perhaps it’s not a surprise considering the Pittsburgh native is a successful personal trainer and model.
On this episode, Marshall details a Mountaineer career that included an assortment of highs and injury related lows.
How did he handle the coaching transition from Don Nehlen to Rich Rodriguez? Did he feel pressure coming from the same high school as WVU legend Major Harris?
Those answers and stories galore on the 223rd edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

Back to School with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Aug 26, 2020

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For the first time in five months classes have resumed at West Virginia University.
Will football be far behind? That's just one of a myriad of topics Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi dive into on the 222nd episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
The COVID-19 pandemic has reset the clock on college sports. The upcoming season is a collective redshirt year for players and programs. Will it pay long-term dividends in Neal Brown's current rebuild of the Mountaineers?
The "Guys" also analyze the exclusive Brown Mention Index (BMI). What should we take away from the head coaches post-practice comments?
Those topics and much more as the WVU campus gets back to school.

Hoppy's Triumphant Return with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi Aug 19, 2020

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After a 93 day hiatus the band is back together.
Hoppy Kercheval rejoins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi to officially begin the dialogue on the 2020 West Virginia University football season.
The “Guys” cover a wide range of topics including listener questions. How many games will the Mountaineers play? Is the current quarterback battle the quietest in school history? What’s the over-under on total games played?
Those answers plus some inside info from the Mountaineer basketball team on the 221st episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Are you scared? A visit with Tyrone Sally Aug 12, 2020

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Tyrone Sally's career at West Virginia is perhaps one of the least told best stories in school history.
The Chesterfield, Virginia native was a sea of calm in the most chaotic chapter of WVU's basketball history. He played for four coaches in his first year on campus. There were numerous opportunities to look for a more stable environment but he refused.
The result was a magical time that produced highlights and memories that brought a collective smile to WVU fans everywhere.
The soft-spoken Sally takes Mountaineer fans on a wonderful detailed journey of his career with stories you've never heard before.

Schmitt Happens - A visit with WVU great Owen Schmitt Aug 05, 2020

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Like a door to door salesman hawking vacuum cleaners, Owen Schmitt showed up on the porch of Milan Puskar Stadium on a cold December day with a VHS tape and a bunch of dreams.
The tape did its job, and the pieces to one of the great underdog stories in Mountaineer football history began.
Schmitt became the face of everything Rich Rodriguez was preaching. Blue collar mentality molded with alarming physicality produced unparalleled success. Victories in the Sugar and Fiesta Bowl were the highlights but there is so much more.
On this episode, Schmitt shares his story of chasing his dream to play football at the highest level in college and in the NFL.
It's insightful, comical, and motivating. It's exactly what you would think. As they say, Schmitt Happens.

Mike Logan visits Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jul 29, 2020

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Mike Logan’s decision to attend West Virginia University was made more in spite than anything else.
That’s just one of the many revelations the WVU Sports Hall of Fame member and Super Bowl champion shares on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
From his days in Morgantown to his recent painful battle with COVID-19, Logan’s story is filled with educational and introspective thoughts on persistence and sharing.
Why was Don Nehlen successful? What happened in his on-field Super Bowl celebration that he’ll never forget? Those stories and more in a conversation with Mike Logan.

Secretary of Defense - Steve Dunlap Jul 22, 2020

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Steve Dunlap has experienced every aspect of West Virginia University football over the last five decades.
On this episode, the WVU Hall of Fame member details his amazing journey from an undersized player at Hurricane High School to one of college football’s elite defensive coordinators.
Dunlap’s insight provides a historical journey of how and why the Mountaineers blossomed into a perennial eastern power under Don Nehlen. From graduate assistant to one of the nation’s most respected defensive coordinators, Dunlap has seen it all.
Join the “Guys” for an informative and insightful trip into Steve Dunlap’s world of WVU football.

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