3 Guys Before The Game

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WVU assistant coach Travis Trickett May 14, 2020

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You like behind the scenes stories? The "Guys" have you covered.
He's only 35 years old, but has already served coaching apprenticeships with Nick Saban, Bobby Bowden, Rich Rodriguez and Jimbo Fisher.
West Virginia assistant football coach Travis Trickett tells the "Guys" his current employer, Neal Brown, has the same DNA as the great coaches he's watched in action.
Trickett explains how his decision to coach was met by initial opposition from his dad Rick, who has coached at the collegiate level for over 40 years.
It's a revealing and entertaining episode that will take you on Trickett's climb that's been filled with the customary highs and lows.
Three Guys returns Monday with a new episode.

WVU's Chase Harler with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval May 11, 2020

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Chase Harler views the last four years of his basketball career as an invaluable growing experience both on and off the court.
The Moundsville native reflects on his career in Morgantown which included a near transfer and culminated with an marriage proposal on the WVU Coliseum floor.
While his days as a Mountaineer player are complete, he plans to continue his basketball career in several area including mental health training for young players.
The "Guys" also take listener texts and hear a wonderful story from Hoppy on a military revolution in Thailand that involved a train and rice.
Join them again for a new episode on Thursday.

WVU's Quincy Wilson with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe May 07, 2020

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He is the classic definition of a Mountaineer.
Weirton's Quincy Wilson shattered records and defenders during his playing days with the Red Riders of Weir and the Mountaineers.
On this episode, Wilson details transitioning from Don Nehlen and the arrival of Rich Rodriguez.
Yes, the "Guys" talk in detail about "the run" against Miami, but also learn who hit Quincy the hardest in his career and talk about his current role as an assistant coach at West Virginia State.
Join Brad, Hoppy and Tony on Monday for a new episode of Three Guys.

WVU's Bo Orlando with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval May 04, 2020

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Someone forgot to tell Joseph "Bo" Orlando that "little" guys aren't supposed to play football.
At 5-feet-10 inches and 173 pounds, Orlando led his Berwick, PA high school to the national championship at quarterback before becoming an All-American safety that played for the national championship at West Virginia.
As a sixth round draft pick, still weighing less than 180 pounds, Orlando again defied the odds with a nine year career in the National Football League.
On this episode, the "Guys" dig into Bo's early days growing up in eastern Pennsylvania, his recruitment to WVU, and memories from his Mountaineer and NFL career.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony return Thursday with another episode.

WVU's Steve Slaton with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Apr 30, 2020

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The "Guys" are joined by one of the best running backs in West Virginia University football history on episode 202.
Steve Slaton provides deep insight into how he became a Mountaineer and what fueled his performance both on and off of the field.
The Hall of Fame Mountaineer touches on numerous topics including his relationship with Pat White, the coach who missed, his career in the NFL and his post-football life as a professional chef.
Join the "Guys" again on Monday for another episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

WVU's Kevin Koken with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Apr 27, 2020

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Legendary West Virginia quarterback Major Harris would have never touched the ball if it weren't for Kevin Koken.
The captain and starting center of WVU's 1988 Fiesta Bowl team epitomized the blue-collar mentality that led the Mountaineers to an undefeated regular season and date in the national championship game.
On this episode, Koken reflects on the intangible qualities that made the team special and why he cancelled recruiting visits to Notre Dame, Michigan State and other schools after visiting Morgantown.
Join the "Guys" again Thursday for another episode of Three Guys.

Happy 200th Episode with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Apr 23, 2020

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The "Guys" celebrate their 200th episode with a special show flashing back to their favorite interviews and incidents in the show's history.
Don Nehlen tells his never heard before story about his hiring at West Virginia, plus Jeff Hostetler explains why Bill Belichick never liked him. Those are just two of more than a dozen segments that Brad, Hoppy and Tony revisit.
They also read listener texts, play Three Guys trivia and open a very special gift bag.
Join them again Monday when they begin their match toward episode 300.

Frank Young visits Tony Caridi and Brad How Apr 20, 2020

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More than a decade after making his final shot in a Mountaineer uniform, Frank Young still owns the school record for most three point field goals in a single season.
Young's record setting senior year was the culmination of three years of perseverance that taught him the invaluable life lesson that good things come to those who wait.
Today Young teaches that lesson and more as an assistant coach at Appalachian State University.
Brad Howe and Tony Caridi bring us Frank's story and how a message from his mother as a freshman changed his career.
The "Guys" return Thursday with their special 200th episode.

It's A Great Day To Be A Mountaineer Wherever You May Be with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Dan Lohmann Apr 16, 2020

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It's a podcast inside of a podcast.
On this episode the "Guys" talk with producer Dan Lohmann about his latest project; the story behind "It's a great a day to be a Mountaineer."
It's the first audio-only story for Lohmann, who has won multiple Emmy awards for his video productions including the Hot Rod Hundley documentary.
Brad and Tony also answer listener questions.
Three Guys Before The Game returns Monday with a new episode.

Bob Huggins Visits Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Apr 13, 2020

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Like all of us, Bob Huggins is living in a new world.
The Mountaineer head coach lets the "Guys" know how he's spending his time in a wide-ranging discussion that includes reality television, basketball, and submarine sandwiches.
It's Huggs unplugged and at his finest in his first ever visit on the show.
Join the guys again Thursday for another episode.

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