3 Guys Before The Game

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WVU soccer coach Nikki Izzo Brown May 21, 2019

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She was too young and too naive to know any better. Nikki Izzo Brown admits starting the WVU women's soccer program in 1995 was done more by bravado than blueprint. Her ultra competitive nature spread quickly, and in its inaugural season WVU defied the odds and finished with a winning record. That was simply an indication of things to come.
The Mountaineers have become a perennial top-25 program appearing in 19 consecutive NCAA tournaments including an appearance in the national championship game in 2016.
She'll enter next season just 10 wins from 350 in her WVU career.
The longest tenured and only female head coach within the WVU athletic department, reflects on her career with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi and looks ahead to capturing the one prize that's always been her goal.

WVU Associate Head Coach Larry Harrison May 14, 2019

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Devastated is the word Larry Harrison uses to describe his emotions after learning his college basketball career was being cut short. Instead of stepping back Harrison pushed forward. His love for the game launched a coaching career that includes conference championships, NCAA tournament bids and two trips to the Final Four.
West Virginia's current associate head coach provides the details of a career that illustrate the importance of relationships, decision making and timing.
Join Harrison as he looks back on more than 30 years of coaching and ahead to what next season will bring to West Virginia University basketball.

WVU Director of Player Personnel Brian Bennett May 07, 2019

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West Virginia University Director of Player Personnel Brian Bennett may be a newcomer to West Virginia, but he saw Pat White in action long before any Mountaineer fan.
Bennett, a native of Mobile, Alabama, watched White play in high school and played for White’s high school coach. He has multiple connections in the football world that eventually led him to WVU.
Today Bennett is entrusted with overseeing the lifeblood of the Mountaineer program - recruiting.
On this episode of Three Guys Before The Game, Bennett shares how he rose to his current position and why his first-ever meeting with Neal Brown was all he needed to sign on.

Three Guys Before The Game - WVU's Jordan McCabe Apr 30, 2019

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What grade does WVU basketball player Jordan McCabe give himself after a tumultuous freshman season? A solid "F" according to the popular Mountaineer, who quickly offers the grade with no desire for sympathy.
McCabe's harsh personal assessment is just one of many topics discussed during his first ever visit with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. From his days as a nationally known dribbling phenom to his current role as a rising sophomore, Jordan McCabe provides insight into what drives him and why he thinks the Mountaineers are primed for a successful season in 2020.

Catching up with Gary Jennings Apr 23, 2019

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Gary Jennings' ascension into an NFL wide receiver is the story of goal setting and determination. Many kids dream about becoming a professional athlete, but Jennings reverse engineered the process starting in elementary school.
The perfect combination of athleticism and intelligence has allowed him to become one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2019 draft. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi go deep with Gary Jennings to learn about his development and borderline obsession to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Unplugged with WVU's David Long Apr 18, 2019

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You may know David Long as a ferocious hitting linebacker that concluded his career at West Virginia as the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. However, there's so much more to his story which includes living with his high school football coach from ninth grade until his graduation.
In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi learn how Long's upbringing fueled his determination to overcome obstacles that could have ended his career prematurely.
Instead, Long left WVU as one of its all-time leading performers and is on the verge of being chosen in the NFL draft.
The story of David Long revealed on Three Guys Before The Game.

Spring Game Recap Apr 15, 2019

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Neal Brown's first spring practice season is now complete. What did we learn?
It's obvious Mountaineer Nation is intrigued by their new head coach as the third largest attendance in spring game history was recorded. But what about next season's team? It's clear the search continues for playmakers to offset the graduation losses of five players who will likely be drafted later this month.
Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi discuss the implications of Saturday's game and what it means heading into the off-season. The fellas also give their take on Sunday's appearance by WVU basketball signees Oscar Tshiebwe and Mile "Deuce" McBride in the Scott Brown Memorial all-star game.
That and more on the 110th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

John Thornton Apr 11, 2019

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Former Mountaineer John Thornton left home when he was in the seventh grade to attend The Scotland School for Veterans Children. The now defunct school made Thornton mature beyond his years. That maturity led him to become a standout college football player, a 10-year NFL veteran, and now a prominent agent with Roc Nation sports which was founded by performer and entrepreneur Jay-Z.
John joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a look back and look ahead on his special career. The fellas also talk about John's son Jalen who is about to begin his Mountaineer football career.

Trevon Wesco Apr 08, 2019

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Trevon Wesco's dream of playing in the NFL is about to become reality. How did it happen?
Wesco's story is filled with obstacles and challenges, but he never relented in reaching his goal. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi join Trevon as he describes a journey that's made him the most sought after tight end in the upcoming draft. From Musselman High School to West Virginia University and now the NFL. A detailed conversation with Trevon Wesco.

Survey Says Apr 05, 2019

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The Mountaineers have passed the midpoint of spring practice drills. Evaluations continue, but it’s becoming obvious that Neal Brown’s debut season will involve building and patience. So what’s a realistic win total?
Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi offer the take of Mountaineer Nation and make predictions on the 2019 campaign. The guys also jump into WVU’s basketball matchup with Saint Johns in the just announced Big 12/Big East scheduling alliance. They close with the dynamics of contract buyouts and how they impact coaches and schools.
Join the fellas next week as they visit with Mountaineer Trevon Wesco.
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