3 Guys Before The Game

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Don Nehlen Jul 31, 2019

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At age 83 Don Nehlen remains intimately linked to the game of college football.
True, it has been 19 years since he last coached a game, but West Virginia University's all-time winningest coach continues to be a priceless fountain of information on the game's past and its future.
Nehlen will forever be recognized as the architect who ushered in a golden era of WVU football. With midwest principles and West Virginia toughness, Nehlen inherited a program considered one of the nation's worst and led it to unparalleled success.
In this episode of Three Guys Before The Game, Nehlen provides a chronological narrative of a career he could never have imagined.

WVU's Emmitt Matthews Jul 24, 2019

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Bob Huggins recently said that sophomore Emmitt Matthews is West Virginia's most improved player. Most Mountaineer insiders agree with the coach. Matthews combination of size, athleticism, and positive personality have quickly elevated him to a key role in the upcoming season.
Matthews rise to prominence has included life changing moments. The death of an older brother to cerebral palsy provides motivation and compassion.
Undeterred by a school record 21 losses, Matthews is prepared to help WVU back to the national rankings and the NCAA tournament.
Go behind the scenes with Emmitt Matthews on episode 125 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Rich Rodriguez Jul 17, 2019

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A recent survey among Three Guys Before The Game listeners made it quite clear that the guest they would most like to hear from was Rich Rodriguez. It has been nearly twelve years since his departure from West Virginia University, but his tenure in Morgantown is still often the topic of conversation.
In the years which have passed Rodriguez has made stops at Michigan, Arizona, and now serves as offensive coordinator at Mississippi.
The 56-year-old Grant Town has talked about his days at WVU in the past, but never in the open style that a podcast allows. A wide range of topics are discussed, including his current position, his departure from WVU, and what went wrong in the 2007 game against Pitt.
This episode of Three Guys Before The Game is presented in part by Encova. Visit them at www.encova.com.

Nathan Adrian Returns Jul 09, 2019

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The preparation has begun for West Virginia's entry into The Basketball Tournament also known as the TBT. Co-host Nathan Adrian is a member of Best Virginia. Nathan joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an inside look into the preparation and expectation for the upcoming event.
Adrian explains the challenges facing the team and why he wanted to be involved. Does Best Virginia have enough backcourt strength? Will coaching by committee work or be a downfall? Those questions and more on episode 123 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Coach Bill Kirelawich - Part 2 Jul 03, 2019

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There's never been a two-part edition of Three Guys Before The Game until now.
One episode with longtime football coach Bill Kirelawich just wasn't enough. In part two, the veteran coach reflects on numerous topics including WVU's national championship appearance against Notre Dame, the magic of WVU's 1996 defense, and Rich Rodriguez's future as a head coach.
Kirelawich's legacy at WVU will always be associated with the Mountaineers successful two decade run under Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen.

Three Guys Before The Game - Bill Kirelawich - Part 1 (Episode 121) Jun 26, 2019

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If there were a Mount Rushmore of WVU assistant football coaches, Bill Kirelawich would be a unanimous selection. He is colorful, opinionated, and one-hundred percent Mountaineer.
After declining interviews over the last several years, he's now ready to talk and reflect on a career which includes many of the greatest wins in WVU football history.
On this first part of a two part conversation Kirelawich details how his environment as a child formed him as a player and coach.
Join Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a revealing and candid conversation with an iconic member of West Virginia University football.

Here Comes The Basketball Tournament: TBT Jun 19, 2019

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Some of the most talented WVU basketball players over the last decade are teaming together to take a shot at winning two million dollars next month. Known as Best Virginia, this group of familiar names and faces are beginning to practice in Morgantown. They'll play a series of exhibition games in West Virginia before opening tournament play in Richmond, VA.
On this episode, team general manager John Flowers is joined by Kevin Jones to detail the story of Best Virginia. How was the team assembled? What are the biggest challenges facing them as they make their debut in the wildly popular winner-take-all tournament.
Join Brad Howe and Tony Caridi as the talk hoops and much more on episode 120 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Alek Manoah (Episode 119) Jun 11, 2019

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How did WVU's Alek Manoah go from a high school junior without a single college offer to the 11th overall pick in last week's MLB draft? It's a question that only Alek can reveal.
On this episode of Three Guys Before The Game, Alek tells Brad Howe and Tony Caridi about an improbable journey from South Florida to Morgantown. You'll learn how a combination of faith, determination, and confidence led Manoah to the pinnacle of the college game.
How did it happen and how will he approach his professional career? The answers to those questions and many more come your way on episode 119.

Two-on-one with Teyvon Myers Jun 04, 2019

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The journey Teyvon Myers took to become a Mountaineer and now a professional basketball player is one of the most circuitous you'll ever hear.
He attended six different schools in a span of seven years. His aggressive attitude, which today is his greatest asset, also was his greatest weakness as he grew up.
In an in-depth conversation with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi, Myers tells his mercurial story that led him to Morgantown where he matured under an unrelenting Mountaineer coaching staff that refused to let him lose.

WVU Strength Coach Mike Joseph May 28, 2019

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In a world that lives on self-promotion, Mike Joseph is an outlier.
West Virginia’s Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning admits he’s much more comfortable in the background. He’s happiest when the athletes he trains are in the spotlight performing at a level they would have never imagined.
He was hired by Bill Stewart and retained by Dana Holgorsen and Neal Brown. That’s not the way it normally works. A new head coach normally means an entirely new staff. But the Fairmont native has gained a national reputation of success. After producing 25 All Americans and over 100 players that have either been drafted or signed as free agents, it only made sense to keep Mike Joseph in Morgantown.
In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi get a rare glimpse into Joseph’s mindset. It’s the story of how the talented undersized kid from Fairmont succeeded as an athlete and now as a coach.

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