3 Guys Before The Game

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Three Guys Before The Game - Post TCU (Episode 66) Nov 12, 2018

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Playing a complete game is hard to do. Yet, the Mountaineer football team has come very close in each of its last three outings.
Dana Holgorsen said quarterback Will Grier's performance in Saturday's victory over TCU was his best of the season.
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) agree and have much more to say about WVU's frolic over the Frogs.
What does the emergence of the tight end position mean for the rest of this season? Is Evan Staley's recent success complete the Mountaineer offensive arsenal?
Is the WVU defense ready for the challenges that await against Cowboys and Sooners?
These topics and groaning about the WVU basketball season opener come your way on Episode 66 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - TCU Preview (Episode 65) Nov 08, 2018

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Is Saturday's Mountaineer game against TCU more of a mental than physical challenge for Dana Holgorsen's team?
That's just one of many topics discussed by (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, and Tony Caridi) on this TCU preview edition of Three Guys Before The Game.
Does WVU need style points to wow the College Football Playoff committee? Brad and Hoppy engage in a very spirited debate.
Can the Mountaineers roll or will Saturday be a grind? Join the fellas as they breakdown a True Blue Saturday showcase in Morgantown.

Three Guys Before The Game - Post Texas (Episode 64) Nov 05, 2018

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Saturday's victory by West Virginia over Texas in Austin ranks among the school's all-time best. But, exactly where does it fall on the list when it comes to drama and significance?
The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) have their opinion plus much more on episode 64 of Three Guys Before The Game.
Will Grier's heroics have reenergized his Heisman campaign and the Mountaineers have positioned themselves for a spot in the Big 12 title game. Is this the year WVU earns hardware?
Horns up or down? Why is that a penalty? Did the officiating crew get overwhelmed by the bigness of the game? Is WVU better when they commit more than 12 penalties? The stats say yes.
Join the guys and enjoy. They'll be back with a TCU preview on Thursday.

Three Guys Before The Game - Texas Preview (Episode 63) Nov 01, 2018

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There's a recipe to beat Texas under second year coach Tom Herman.
On this episode, the fellas (Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe, Tony Caridi) present in exacting detail what the eight teams that have beaten Herman's Longhorns have done.
Texas is among the nation's best in a few statistical categories but near the bottom in several others. Can the Mountaineers exploit those weaknesses?
These stories, plus Big 12 predictions for the weekend come your way on episode 63 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Pre Texas (Episode 62) Oct 29, 2018

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The final days of October are quickly peeling off the calendar.
The Mountaineers will open their much anticipated November schedule against a Texas team that suffered surprise Saturday in Stillwater.
On this episode, the fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) provide an overview and undercarriage inspection of the Mountaineers. They reveal some surprising statistics that no one would have predicted before the season began.
Why is it so important for West Virginia to be the underdog this weekend? Why is Tyler Cornelius under appreciated? And, why is there always a West Virginia connection no matter where you go?
The answer to those questions on this 62nd episode of Three Guys Before The Game.
The guys will return Thursday for their comprehensive preview of Saturday's game.
Enjoy.

Three Guys Before The Game - Post Baylor (Episode 61) Oct 26, 2018

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How do you rebound from your worst game of the season? How about setting a record for total yardage in the first half on your way to a 58-14 victory.
That recipe worked to perfection as West Virginia moved back into contention for the Big 12 Conference championship with dominating win over the Baylor Bears.
It was a game with multiple stars and a WVU defense that throttled Baylor into four turnovers.
The fellas, loaded with coffee after a long night, break down every aspect of the Mountaineers sixth win of the season.
What was the biggest moment? What's the win do for WVU going forward? How much will this help the Mountaineers as they head into their final month of the regular season?
Those answers and more on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Preview Baylor (Episode 60) Oct 22, 2018

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Game day comes early for the Mountaineers. WVU hosts Baylor Thursday night in a massively important Big 12 showdown.
Massively important? Yes, that's how the fellas view it for several reasons. They explain in detail how the shock syndrome created from the Iowa State loss could linger in Thursday's game.
You'll also hear the guys play out the scenarios of a West Virginia win and a West Virginia loss. They also dig into Baylor's resume and determine just how much they've improved from a year ago.
Why is Vegas taking such a fond view of the Gold and Blue? The boys in the desert absolutely love West Virginia to beat the Bears.
Throw in a little basketball recruiting news and you've got Episode 60 of Three Guys Before The Game.
Enjoy!

Three Guys Before The Game - Open Week Special (Episode 59) Oct 18, 2018

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The Mountaineers may have the weekend off, but the fellas are still in game mode as they look ahead to next week's tilt with Baylor and try to figure out exactly what happened in Ames.
Dana Hologrsen says there's no need to panic. Obviously, Hoppy Kercheval, a chronically nervous guy, is having a hard time not panicking.
Brad and Tony are content with waiting to see what happens with Baylor, but now a loss to the Bears will open a frightening proposition for the month of November.
Will WVU basketball land an Oscar this weekend? Indications are that Bob Huggins will get a commitment from 5-star big man Oscar Tshiebwe. He'll make the announcement on Saturday.
That plus the weekend's Big 12 picks come your way on this 59th episode of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Post Iowa State (Episode 58) Oct 15, 2018

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The bubble has burst, the rainbow has faded, and now the question becomes will the Mountaineer football team be able to regroup after Saturday's meltdown against Iowa State?
The WVU loss was statistically historic and not in a good way. The fellas break down the Mountaineer defeat and try to shed light on exactly why it happened. Can it be corrected?
Special host, Nathan Adrian, joins the group for some basketball insights as WVU prepares for Friday's Gold and Blue debut.
It's football, basketball, and more on episode 58 of Three Guys Before The Game.

Three Guys Before The Game - Pre Iowa State (Episode 57) Oct 11, 2018

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The weather is changing, the leaves are changing, everything is changing for the Mountaineer football team.
Saturday night's visit to Iowa State has become much more significant after the Cyclones stunned Oklahoma State in Stillwater last weekend.
The emergence of true freshman quarterback Brock Purdy has created a showdown between the precocious newcomer and West Virginia Heisman candidate Will Grier.
Can Purdy's magic continue? Can Grier dissect Iowa State's attacking defense?
The Cyclones are energized, WVU is anxious for the challenge. It has all the makings of wonderful theater.
Join the fellas (Brad, Hoppy, and Tony) as they look inside, outside, and upside down for all angles and keys to Saturday's game.

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