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Three Guys Before The Game - The Unbelievable Email (Episode 96) Feb 25, 2019

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With four regular season games to play, the undermanned Mountaineers may have reached a unity they've lacked all season. Will recent performances against Kansas State and Baylor translate to victories?
Just how bad have injuries and disciplinary issues hampered Big 12 schools this season? The fellas provide a complete audit. Guess which school has been impacted the most?
The episode closes with an email from a listener that left Brad Howe and Nathan Adrian distraught. What pushed them to the point of no return?
Learn that answer and more on the 96th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Footloose and Sassy (Episode 95) Feb 21, 2019

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What do Nathan Adrian and Zion Williamson have in common? They've both blown out sneakers in nationally televised games. Nate's took place in the Big 12 Conference tournament.
The fellas discuss shoes and Baylor's surprising season on the 95th episode of Three Guys.
Just how did Baylor go from being picked 9th in the preseason polls to contending for the conference title?
Those topics and more as the guys go Footloose and Sassy.

Three Guys Before The Game - What's the upside? (Episode 94) Feb 19, 2019

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Improved effort but anemic shooting spelled defeat for WVU against Kansas State.
The Wildcats, currently rated fourth nationally in scoring defense, limited the Mountaineers to just 51 points. However, WVU did play with the effort that coach Bob Huggins has been demanding.
Nathan Adrian, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi share their thoughts on the Big Monday encounter. The guys spend considerable time on what history tells us about improvement from one season to the next in the Big 12. What's the realistic number of wins WVU can expect next season?
Those topics, plus a shoutout to our listeners in Ireland, on episode 94 of Three Guys Before The Game.
The guys will return on Thursday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Now What v2 (Episode 93) Feb 14, 2019

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What will happen to the West Virginia University basketball team following the dismissal of senior Esa Ahmad and junior Wes Harris?
Will the Mountaineers be energized or demoralized by the departures? What does history tells us when it comes to fixing WVU's current woes? Just how long will it take?
Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi answer those questions and much more on episode 93 of Three Guys Before The Game.
Three Guys will reconvene on Tuesday following WVU's games against Kansas and Kansas State.

Three Guys Before The Game - Statistical Nightmare (Episode 92) Feb 11, 2019

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Bob Huggins was shaken and embarrassed by the Mountaineers performance against Texas.
Was Saturday's game the "rock bottom" moment of a surprisingly disappointing season? With seven regular season games to play, could it get worse?
The fellas breakdown the beatdown by the Longhorns and answer listener questions on the 92nd episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
In a Three Guys first, the fellas also receive the free food they requested.

Three Guys Before The Game - The Unanswerable Question (Episode 91) Feb 07, 2019

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Player retention is among the hottest topic on the 91st episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
Former Mountaineer Nathan Adrian is direct and to the point on what the WVU basketball roster should look like a year from now.
Plus, a surprising anniversary is revealed involving coach Bob Huggins. Has it really been 40 years since the punch or was it an elbow?
Texas comes to town Saturday. Will anyone make a three point shot? The stats say not many.
Join the fellas as they take text questions from listeners for the first time ever.
They'll be back with a new show on Monday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Lost in Lubbock (Episode 90) Feb 05, 2019

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The flicker of hope from Saturday's win over Oklahoma was extinguished in record setting proportion on Monday night in Lubbock, Texas.
WVU's 81-50 loss to Texas Tech established a modern day record of futility. The last time the Mountaineers made nine field goals in a game was a 30-22 loss to Duquesne in 1942.
That's not the only mark that was set. Freshman Derek Culver's 24 free throw attempts are the most since Rod Thorn attempted 23 in 1963. And, in the unofficial record book, Logan Routt joins a short list of Mountaineers ejected from a game that never entered the contest. In short, it was a bizarre Big Monday.
Just how did WVU go from a Saturday win against Oklahoma to a blowout loss? That's among the topics discussed by Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi.
After playing three road games in ten days, the Mountaineers won't return to action until Saturday night when they host Texas. The game is sold-out.

Three Guys Before The Game - Frozen Solid (Episode 89) Feb 01, 2019

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A frigid trip to Iowa has left the Mountaineers frozen solid.
WVU's lopsided loss at Iowa State is the third consecutive road defeat by 17 or more points. The Mountaineers again struggled mightily with turnovers finishing with 19. WVU is now averaging 16 turnovers per game while only forcing 13. Press Virginia is officially dead.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) pull back the layers of the eighth loss in nine games, and look ahead to Saturday's home date against Oklahoma.
The Sooners will arrive in Morgantown reeling after a blowout loss at home to Baylor on Monday.

Three Guys Before The Game - 1 To Forget (Episode 88) Jan 28, 2019

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An early big lead turned into a late big loss for the Mountaineer basketball team. Saturday's setback at top-rated Tennessee was the sixth loss in seven games for WVU.
Now what? The Mountaineers return to Big 12 play on Wednesday hurting both physically and mentally. Junior guard Beetle Bolden's sprained ankle forced him out of Saturday's game. His status remains in doubt.
Wednesday's game against Iowa State begins a three game in five day stretch with two of the contests on the road.
Iowa State, dealt with injuries early in the season, but has won three of its last four games. At 15-5 overall, the Cyclones have a legitimate chance to unseat defending champion Kansas. Iowa State was the most impressive team in Saturday's SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The Cyclones pounded 20th ranked Ole Miss in Oxford 87-73.
Join Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi as they review Saturday's visit to Knoxville and look ahead to Wednesday 's date in Ames.

Three Guys Before The Game - Here Comes Number One (Episode 87) Jan 24, 2019

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Can the Mountaineers beat two top-10 teams in a span of seven days?
That's the question the fellas (Brad Howe, Nathan Adrian and Tony Caridi) ponder on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
Yes, WVU did beat 7th rated Kansas last Saturday, but number one Tennessee offers a completely different set of challenges. Coach Rick Barnes squad appears to have no weaknesses. The Vols are big, talented, confident, and will be playing their first home game as the nation's top team.
Nathan Adrian was part of multiple wins over number one when he played at WVU. He shares the recipe for success and more.
Enjoy the show. The crew will return on Monday.

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