Three Guys Before The Game

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The Mountaineers have taken the keys and are now sitting in the driver's seat of the Big 12 Conference race. Saturday's loss by Oklahoma to Texas leaves WVU as the only remaining undefeated team in the league. The Mountaineers assume the position despite a turnover marred effort in the 38-22 victory over Kansas. The fellas break down WVU's conquest over the Jayhawks and try to figure out if the offensive line inconsistency is a blip or a long-term problem. Join the guys as they close the book on Homecoming 2018 and look ahead to a massive test Saturday night in Ames.

It's a Pooka party with the fellas. Kansas freshman running back Anthony "Pooka" Williams leads the Big 12 in rushing. On Saturday he brings his blazing speed to the Mountaineer Field turf. Will Pooka produce or will he fizzle? That's just one of the many topics discussed by Hoppy Kercheval, Brad Howe, and Tony Caridi on this inside look at this weekend's homecoming matchup in Morgantown. Will WVU be Kansas' first conference road victory in over ten years, or will WVU remain perfect in advance of next week's trip to Ames, Iowa? Join the guys for insight and analysis on episode 55 of Three Guys Before The Game. Subscribe for free on iTunes.