3 Guys Before The Game

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Texas Tech Review and Kansas State Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jan 30, 2020

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Life on the road for the youngest team in the Big 12 continues to be a challenge.
West Virginia's 89-81 loss at Texas Tech again exposed the Mountaineers shortcomings away from home. WVU is now 1-3 in conference road games.
On this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi discuss why the Mountaineers stumbled and look ahead to Saturday's revenge date against Kansas State.
The "Guys" answer listener phone calls, texts and Tweets that range from officiating to conference regorganization.
They'll return Monday for a recap of Saturday's date with the Wildcats.

Missouri Review and Texas Tech Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Jan 27, 2020

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The "Guys" are back!
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown why West Virginia's basketball team had a prosperous week and face a massive challenge this Wednesday at Texas Tech.
The "Guys" also deal with a myriad of listener calls, texts, and Tweets that cover topics ranging from free throw shooting to next season's football win total.
The long awaited opening of the Three Guys merchandise shop has finally happened. Items are now available for sale at www.3GuysPodcast.com
Join the "Guys" Thursday when they return to review the game in Lubbock and preview Saturday's rematch with Kansas State.

Missouri Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jan 23, 2020

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The Big 12/SEC Challenge has not been a positive experience for West Virginia University.
The Mountaineers will try to change that negative mojo Saturday when they host Missouri in a sold-out game at the WVU Coliseum.
On this episode, Brad Howe details what the computer models think will happen. The "Guys" also entertain a series of texts, Tweets, and calls from listeners.
They also deal with the on-going merchandise saga which appears to be heading toward a positive resolution.
They'll be back Monday to recap Saturday's game and preview next week's game at Texas Tech.

Kansas State and Texas Review with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jan 21, 2020

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Dr. Jekyll meet Mr. Hyde.
The Mountaineer basketball team's last two games were as different as the infamous characters in the gothic novella.
How did WVU lose by 16 points at Kansas State and beat Texas 97-59 two days later?
Those questions and many others are discussed by Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. Has anyone seen Hoppy?
The "Guys" also take listener questions and update the ongoing "merch" malstrom.
They'll be back Thursday with a preview of Saturday's sold-out game against Missouri.

Kansas State Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jan 16, 2020

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After a productive two game homestand, the Mountaineer basketball team travels to Kansas State for a Saturday afternoon date with the Wildcats.
Revenge will be the theme for returning members of the Mountaineers who watched a 21-point second half lead evaporate into a 71-69 loss last season at Bramlage Coliseum.
Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by Kansas State play-by-play voice Wyatt Thompson for a breakdown on the slumping Wildcats who are 7-9 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play.
The "Guys" also answer listener texts and calls.
They'll be back Tuesday for a recap of Saturday's game and Monday's meeting in Morgantown against Texas.

Texas Tech Review and TCU Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Jan 13, 2020

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The identity of the Mountaineer basketball team is coming into focus. Defense is the calling card for Bob Huggins' squad which jumps five spots to number 12 this week in the AP Top-25.
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi review Saturday's victory over Texas Tech and preview Tuesday's tilt with TCU. The Horned Frogs are 3-0 in Big 12 play.
The "Guys" also answer calls and questions from the Three Guys listener line.
They'll be back Thursday to review TCU and preview Saturday's date at Kansas State.

Texas Tech Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe Jan 09, 2020

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It's just the third conference game of the season, but it's already showdown time in the Big 12 for West Virginia and Texas Tech.
Saturday night's sold-out affair will rekindle a series that's been emotional over the last three seasons. Red Raiders play-by-play voice Geoff Haxton joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a breakdown of the game.
The "Guys" also debut their new Listen Line with questions from the audience.
They'll return Monday for a recap of Saturday's game and a preview of next Tuesday's home game against TCU.

Kansas and Oklahoma State Review with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Jan 07, 2020

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Two games into Big 12 Conference play and West Virginia's defense has become its calling card.
The Mountaineers held Kansas and Oklahoma State to an average of 50 points and allowed them to shoot just 10 percent from three-point range. WVU is rated number 1 nationally in Effective Field Goal percentage in the latest KenPom.com report.
What's it all mean? Can West Virginia's offense eventually match its defensive efficiency?
Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval break down the road trip, answer listener questions, and reveal the first ever piece of Three Guys swag on this 169th episode.
The "Guys" return Thursday with a preview of Saturday's sold-out date at home against Texas Tech.

Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe Return Jan 01, 2020

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Big 12 Conference play is about to begin for the West Virginia University basketball team.
WVU is now rated 16th in the Associated Press poll following Sunday's win against 2nd rated Ohio State. The Mountaineers play at third-ranked Kansas Saturday.
Sophomores Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe stop in for a visit with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. In a wide-ranging discussion that includes the Beatles, cleanliness, and hoop strategy the guests answer a series of questions with thought provoking answers.
Join the "Guys" as they close 2019 with the 168th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Nathan Adrian Returns With Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval Dec 27, 2019

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What's it like to be a professional basketball player overseas? That's what the "Guys" ask former Mountaineer Nathan Adrian on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
Adrian is playing professionally in Bordeaux, France and returned to Morgantown for the Christmas holiday.
The Morgantown native currently leads his team in scoring and rebounds. What's the transition been like when it comes to style of play and competition. Has he found a french version of the pepperoni roll? Those questions and more on the 167th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

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