3 Guys Before The Game

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Three Guys Before The Game - Sills Up /Horns Down (Episode 106) Apr 02, 2019

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David Sills' football career is one of the most unique in West Virginia history.
The middle school quarterback prodigy successfully navigated unprecedented hype and unexpected disappointment, to become one of the nation's best wide receivers.
Exactly how was he able to flourish when others would have folded?
The affable and articulate Mountaineer joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an in-depth look at his career and future in the National Football League.
Oh yes, the guys spend time on David's infamous "Horns Down" performance at Texas along with other Mountaineer memories.
The Guys return with a spring practice update on Thursday.

Three Guys Before The Game - We are gonna be great (Episode 105) Mar 28, 2019

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Well, look who's back! Hoppy Kercheval returns for episode 105 as the fellas make the transition from basketball to football.
It's a fact-filled episode that breaks down historical data surrounding first year WVU football coaches, Neal Brown's prediction of greatness, and expectation readjustment for the coming season.
The guys also discuss an email from George in Hong Kong - a Mountaineer who just won't sleep.
Join Brad and Tony on Tuesday for episode 106 with special guest David Sills.
The guys would love to hear from you. Send an email to sportsline@wvmetronews.com

Three Guys Before The Game - It Is Over (Episode 104) Mar 26, 2019

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In a span of 40 minutes, the most unique season in the history of WVU basketball came to a record setting ending. A team ranked 13th in the preseason polls finished with the most losses in school history.
The dream of a late-season resurrection and CBI championship ended instead with a record setting defeat. The Mountaineers 109-91 loss to Coastal Carolina established a new record for most points ever allowed by an opponent at the Coliseum.
A season mired in discipline problems which led to the dismissal of two players, also included the first half benching of WVU's leading rebounder Derek Culver for tardiness.
Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi discuss the game and an off-season that is expected to include major roster moves.
Who stays? Who goes? What must happen for WVU to return to its winning ways? Those topics and more on episode 104 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Moving On (Episode 103) Mar 21, 2019

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It's on to the quarterfinals of the CBI for the Mountaineer basketball team. Wednesday's 77-63 victory over Grand Canyon University advances WVU into a Monday home game against the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina.
Once again, WVU's youth movement was on full display with first-year players accounting for 66 percent of the total points.
What's a Chanticleer?
The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) provide that answer plus an in-depth statistical breakdown of WVU's season before and after its well-publicized disciplinary dismissals.
In addition to celebrating Nathan's birthday, the guys also taste-test hot peppers donated by a loyal listener.
They'll return on Tuesday for an instant recap of WVU's date with Coastal Carolina.

Three Guys Before The Game - Here Come The Antelopes (Episode 102) Mar 18, 2019

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What do Kansas City, Antelopes, and motivational speeches have in common? They're all part of the discussion on episode 102 of Three Guys Before The Game.
Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian, and Tony Caridi wrap up WVU's semifinal appearance in the Big 12 tournament and look ahead to Wednesday's home date against the visiting Antelopes of Grand Canyon in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.
The guys put the Mountaineers late season improvement in perspective and discuss the pros and cons of participating in the CBI.
They'll return on Thursday for a recap of WVU vs Grand Canyon.

Three Guys Before The Game - Sooner Later (Episode 101) Mar 14, 2019

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You would never imagine that following a 13 win team could be so much fun. However, the reconstituted Mountaineer basketball team continues raise eyebrows not only in West Virginia but also in Kansas City.
The Mountaineers 72-71 victory over Oklahoma in Wednesday's opening round continues to build the late season narrative that less is more when it comes to WVU. A team that won two games in 57 days has now won two of its last three. All nine players available saw action and played 10 or more minutes. It was the definition of a team win. WVU's victory over the Sooners leaves Oklahoma's NCAA hopes teetering.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian, Tony Caridi) review last night's win and look ahead to tonight's quarterfinal tangle with second-seeded regular season co-champion Texas Tech.
The guys will be back with another episode on Monday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Let Them Cake (Episode 100) Mar 11, 2019

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It's a special episode of Three Guys Before The Game - Let Them Eat Cake.
The 100th show features a review of the Mountaineers regular season finale, a preview of the Big 12 Championship, a debate on the league's postseason awards - the dissing of Derek Culver, and the most tasty assortment of food treats the guys could have ever imagined.
Regardless of what happens in Kansas City the Mountaineers will play again next week. Coach Bob Huggins confirms that WVU will participate in the CBI event. The fellas discuss the value of the tournament and what impact it will have on next season's team.
Enjoy the celebration and a sincere thank you from the guys for helping them reach 100 episodes.

Three Guys Before The Game - Changing Of The Guard (Episode 99) Mar 07, 2019

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Like a time lapse video showing a flower blossom, the Mountaineer basketball team continues to transform before our eyes. Wednesday's 90-75 win over Iowa State created a 40-point swing from the first meeting when WVU fell in Ames 93-68 on January 30th.
How and why has a WVU team become more productive and efficient as its roster has gotten smaller? The most recent departure is junior James "Beetle" Bolden who has reportedly left the team. Bolden is expected to graduate this May.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Nate Adrian and Tony Caridi) pull back the layers of WVU's late season renaissance. Suddenly it appears coach Bob Huggins has the foundation prepared for a return to the upper shelf of the Big 12 conference.

Three Guys Before The Game - Vegemite (Episode 98) Mar 04, 2019

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A step backward against the Sooners leads to defeat, but positives continue to sprout. Jordan McCabe earns Newcomer of the Week honors from the Big 12 after his record setting week.
The Mountaineer youth movement is in full force. First year players recorded 162 of a possible 200 minutes at Oklahoma.
With two games remaining, how will the Mountaineer basketball team close the final week of the regular season? How many of the current players will return next season?
The fellas dig into those questions plus open a very special gift package sent by a listener in Australia.
The Mountaineers return to action against Iowa State on Wednesday. Episode 99 will be released on Thursday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Addition Through Subtraction (Episode 97) Feb 28, 2019

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In formal terms it's called relationship dissolution, a less formal explanation would be addition through subtraction. In an attempt to improve the efficiency of an organization or team, you must take something away. West Virginia's basketball team is becoming a case study that productivity does improve by subtraction.
Over the last three games, WVU's pared roster has been outscored by an average of two points per game. In the three games prior to the dismissal of Esa Ahmad and Wes Harris, WVU was losing by an average of 26 points per game. With three regular season games remaining, how much success can the new-look Mountaineers enjoy? The fellas breakdown Tuesday's record setting victory over TCU and look ahead to Saturday's game at Oklahoma.
In an attempt to distance themselves from the "Madagascar email" from episode-95, the guys also enjoy and rate a very special package of pepperoni rolls from Isaac-a loyal listener from Ohio.

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