3 Guys Before The Game

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Missouri Preview Sep 05, 2019

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How much can the Mountaineer football team improve in the span of seven days? It's the question that will ultimately dictate the outcome of Saturday's trip to Missouri.
Neal Brown's squad rallied to beat James Madison last week, while Missouri suffered a stunning upset loss at Wyoming. How will the Tigers respond after a week of criticism from a fan base that had been hoping for an 8-0 start? For the second straight week, the Tigers are a double-digit favorite.
Rushing the football has been the hottest topic in Mountaineer Nation this week. Will the Mountaineers find a way to rush the football? If not, how does WVU score points?
Those topics and more are discussed by Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi on episode 136 of Three Guys Before The Game.

James Madison Recap Sep 02, 2019

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What did we learn about the 2019 West Virginia football team in Saturday's opener?
As predicted by the predictors, the game was close. WVU was favored by seven points and won by exactly that margin.
Although much of what we saw Saturday was expected in the growing pains department, there were some surprises; both good and bad.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi) jump in with a complete breakdown of offense, defense, and special teams. They'll return on Thursday with a preview of Saturday's Mountaineer matchup at Missouri.

Game On Aug 29, 2019

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The dress rehearsals are complete. At long last it's time for the Neal Brown era to formally begin.
What are the biggest challenges and keys for the Mountaineers in Saturday's opener against FCS title contender James Madison?
The "Guys" pull the hood open for a close look and answer listener questions. Somehow they were also able to incorporate Rumpelstiltskin and the Powell Mountain goat in their discussion.
They'll return on Monday for a recap of Saturday's sold-out opener.

Dukes & Depth Chart Aug 26, 2019

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A dangerous challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team as the Neal Brown era begins on Saturday. The visiting James Madison Dukes aren't coming to Morgantown for a typical FCS payday. JMU is ranked second in the nation and considered by some as the favorite to win a national championship.
Fresh faces will abound on the sidelines as Brown opposes former WVU quarterback Curt Cignetti. Each has head coaching experience, but Saturday will truly be historic for both men.
How good are the Dukes? The guys talk with James Madison color analyst Clint Estes to get an insider's view. Estes doesn't think the Dukes have any glaring weaknesses.
Brad, Hoppy and Tony also analyze WVU's depth chart which was released for the first time on Monday morning.
Those details and more come your way on episode 133 of Three Guys Before The Game.
The guys return Thursday with their final preview of WVU and JMU.

Over /Under Aug 22, 2019

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No matter the game sport is dictated by numbers.
With the 2019 Mountaineer football season about to begin the number speculation has reached its peak. How many games will WVU win? How many points will the Mountaineers score per game? Name the category and the number speculation will follow.
On this episode, Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi discuss the over/under scenarios on several categories that will be extremely important for the Mountaineers this season.
The fellas also handle some listener submitted questions that range from football to basketball.
The guys return on Monday with their James Madison preview.

It's Austin Time Aug 20, 2019

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The decision has been made. Austin Kendall, the quarterback who once started a game against West Virginia, will be West Virginia’s starting quarterback in the season opener against James Madison.
Coach Neal Brown’s announcement was the highlight of a comprehensive overview of his team during Tuesday’s press conference, which signals the end of preseason camp.
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi break down the much anticipated quarterback decision and dive into other personnel news and notes.

Changing Of The Guard Aug 15, 2019

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A major personnel move for the WVU offensive line has Josh Sills taking over at center. That change will create a domino effect that will have big implications for Neal Brown's first offense.
Just how loaded is the Mountaineers opening opponent James Madison? The guys talk with WVU grad and James Madison beat reporter Greg Madia for an inside look at the defending FCS national champions.
It's the eve of WVU's final major scrimmage of the preseason. What happens next when classes begin and game preparation begins? Those stories and much more on episode 130 of Three Guys Before The Game

Aussie Rules Aug 12, 2019

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Week two of Mountaineer football camp is underway and Neal Brown is hoping for significant improvement. The team's Saturday scrimmage was less than impressive, but the Mountaineer head coach says there's still time for significant improvement.
The guys breakdown the opening days of practice and look ahead to a very important week of workouts that will culminate with a second and final preseason scrimmage.
Coach Greg Hunter makes a special cameo appearance to breakdown camp and the addition of Australian punter Josh Growden.
In addition to football, the guys recap the WVU basketball team's trip to Spain. The Mountaineers won all three games, but what did we really learn?
Those topics and more on episode 129 of Three Guys Before The Game.

The Line Says What? Aug 08, 2019

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The Vegas boys have established the line for West Virginia's season opener against James Madison. The fellas are surprised to say the least.
Neal Brown is dealing with his first significant discipline situation following the arrest Jovani Haskins.
Offensive lineman Mike Brown wore something no other Mountaineer has ever worn to Thursday's media session. What was he wearing?
Those stories and more with Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi on episode 128 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Disappointment 101 Aug 05, 2019

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Mountaineer coach Neal Brown was not happy with his team's fourth practice of the preseason.
Brown's disappointment was not directed at one player or unit, but rather it was a collective disappointment involving everyone including players and coaches.
How the Mountaineers respond in Tuesday's first practice with equipment will determine if Monday's workout was an aberration or a signal of things to come.
Brown breaks down the team's quarterback battle, running back depth, and looks ahead to how he'll handle utilizing redshirt freshman.
Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi offer their take and more on episode 127 of Three Guys Before The Game.

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