3 Guys Before The Game

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Three Guys Before The Game - Episode 76 Dec 17, 2018

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The Sagaba Saga. On this edition of Three Guys, the fellas (Hoppy, Nate and Brad) dive into what is going on with West Virginia's talented big man.

Three Guys Before The Game - A Special Visit From Kevin Jones Dec 13, 2018

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For just the second time in Three Guys history, a fourth guy joins the gang.
WVU great Kevin Jones provides his thoughts on this season's Mountaineer team, the latest on his professional career, and a wonderful look back at WVU's Final Four season.
Kevin and Nathan define what playing hard means when Bob Huggins is your coach. How much can this season's team improve? What are the necessary ingredients for success with the WVU program.
These topics plus much more on the 75th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Bye bye Will, Hello Sags Dec 10, 2018

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One Mountaineer departs another is found that's the quick take of the last 48 hours for WVU football and basketball.
Nathan Adrian joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi to offer their take on Will Grier's decision to skip the bowl and the reemergence of Sagaba Konate.
Does Grier's decision become the precedent for all draftable quarterbacks in bowl games? Will bowl games need to reinvent themselves to deter future players from skipping out?
WVU beat Pitt, but 26 turnovers paints a frightening picture of what lies ahead in Big 12 play. Can it be fixed?
You'll never guess who Nathan Adrian says was the best player he ever faced in college. Really, you'll be surprised.
These topics and more on episode 74 of Three Guys Before The Game.
The guys will return for another episode on Thursday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Next Man Up (Episode 73) Dec 06, 2018

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And then there were four.
For the first time in Three Guys history, a fourth "guy" joins the team. Nathan Adrian returns from hiatus to to discuss two main topics.
The fellas battle on bowl participation. How many Mountaineers will skip the bowl? If Will Grier doesn't play will it impact his legacy at WVU?
Next up, the status of Mountaineer basketball following Tuesday's Garden Gators debacle.
Is there hope for a WVU team that appeared lost and confused?
What does history tell us about Mountaineer teams that lose three of their first eight games? The hard numbers plus plenty of insight from the gang on episode 73 of Three Guys.

Three Guys Before The Game - A Camping We Will Go (Episode 72) Dec 03, 2018

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The Mountaineer football team will spend its bowl season camping. WVU and Syracuse will tangle at the Camping World Bowl in Orlando on December 28.
As you might imagine, there are varied opinions on the game, the bowl, and a regular season that came within a play of sending the Mountaineers into a major bowl date.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) offer their take on how and why it happened.
Will Mountaineer fans make the trip to Orlando?
Will the Mountaineers mentally be ready to play against an excited Syracuse program that hasn't been bowling in six years?
Did Kyler Murray win the Heisman last weekend?
The guys have answers to these questions and more on episode 72 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Jake's Out, Dana's In (Episode 71) Nov 29, 2018

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The football regular season may be over, but the questions about the Mountaineer football team are growing at a frenetic pace.
Where will WVU go bowling? What's the fallout from Jake Spavital's departure? Are the Dana Holgorsen departure rumors officially over? An, oh yeah, will the Mountaineer basketball team ever play a game with a complete roster.
Those questions are just a sample of what's coming your way on episode 71 of Three Guys Before The Game.
The fellas, (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi), give their take on what's been a very eventful week and look ahead to a very busy weekend.

Three Guys Before The Game - Post Oklahoma (Episode 70) Nov 26, 2018

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The disappointment from Friday's loss to Oklahoma will linger within Mountaineer Nation for a long time.
Could it have been avoided?
Now what?
The questions are plentiful as the Mountaineers turn their attention toward an upcoming bowl date.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) discuss the major storylines from Friday's game and look ahead to a series of topics ranging from Dana Holgorsen's interest in other programs, and whether Will Grier and others will play in the bowl.
Join the guys for episode 70 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Oklahoma Preview (Episode 69) Nov 21, 2018

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Can Black Friday produce one of the brightest days in Mountaineer football history?
The scene is set for what could be an all-time classic encounter between the Mountaineers and Sooners of Oklahoma.
Heisman contenders, Kyler Murray and Will Grier, lead a pair of offenses ranked in the top-10 nationally.
The Sooners average just under 50 points per game, the Mountaineers average 41.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) take a deep dive into strategy and the possible scenarios that may play out.
Does Dana Holgorsen go completely rouge and try to outscore Oklahoma? Just how do you slow the Sooners?
Those questions and more on episode 69 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Post Oklahoma State (Episode 68) Nov 19, 2018

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Why did the Mountaineers lose to Oklahoma State?
Obviously, there are a number of reasons why Saturday's visit to Stillwater ended with massive disappointment.
The fellas breakdown why a 17 point halftime lead wasn't enough and wonder if WVU can mentally regroup before Friday's date with Oklahoma.
Football and a little Mountaineer hoop talk come your way on episode 68 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Oklahoma State Preview (Episode 67) Nov 14, 2018

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Is Saturday's game the biggest of Dana Holgorsen's career? A victory by the Mountaineers and Iowa State loss at Texas clinches a spot in the Big 12 Championship for the Mountaineers.
The game's significance is just one of many topics discussed by the fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) in advance of Saturday's game.
With just two regular season games remaining, the Cowboys remain a mystery. Which team will show up this weekend?
WVU's offense has sparkled since its loss at Iowa State. Will that unit to score over 40 points for a fourth straight game to beat the Cowboys?
The answer to those questions, and an opportunity to win a beautiful WVU shirt come your way on episode 67 of Three Guys Before The Game.

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