Three Guys Before The Game

Was it good, was it bad, or was is just "meh"? The Mountaineers performance in Saturday's 42-34 win over Texas Tech left us all asking questions. However, the win was enough to keep WVU's record unblemished (4-0, 2-0) and vault them into the top-10 in both major polls. A new but familiar face, Coach Greg Hunter, makes his debut on this episode as we dive deep into the weekend trip to Lubbock. Should there be concern over the pass drops? Does the team have a problem with penalties? Do you think Kennedy McCoy would be the leading rusher before the season began? The answer to these questions and much more come your way on this 54th episode of Three Guys Before The Game Subscribe for free on iTunes. Join them for their Kansas preview on Thursday.

Like an old western shootout, the scene is set in Lubbock for Saturday's midday duel between two of the nation's most prolific quarterbacks. Wearing the white hat, senior quarterback Will Grier. Donning the black hat freshman phenom Allan Bowman. Who will be standing when the sun settles in west Texas? The fellas (Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval, Tony Caridi) pull back the covers on everything WVU and Texas Tech. Is it separation Saturday? Will the Mountaineers be able to run the ball? Can Tech's supersonic offense be slowed? What's the over-under on penalties. Will there be a pregame dustup? These answers and more on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

They did it again! Three games and three precision like performances by the Mountaineers. WVU's domination of Kansas State mirrored similar efforts against Tennessee and Youngstown State. On this episode the fellas close the curtain on Kansas State with a look inside at West Virginia's superb offensive depth and a defensive performance that left the 'Cats without a single touchdown. They also wonder if a missing persons report should be filed in search of the much hyped tight end passing option. Those topics and more on this edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

Smiles on the fellas faces this week as they smell the return of the oblong-spheroid at Mountaineer Field on Saturday. Are the numbers correct? Is this the best equipped West Virginia has ever been to play the Wildcats? Can a Mountaineer team that has averaged 19 points in six previous Big 12 encounters with Kansas State reach its season average of 46 points? These questions, plus can Pooka power propel Kansas to victory in Waco on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Share with your friends and subscribe for free on iTunes.

The wait is over, it's game week again for the Mountaineers. The fellas look ahead to Saturday's Big 12 opener and also look back on an extremely memorable weekend in the college football world. In case you missed it, Kansas is now four games from bowl eligibility. WVU enters the weekend as a two touchdown favorite to beat Kansas State. That's the biggest number West Virginia has been favored by to win a league game since joining the Big 12; Kansas excluded. Enjoy the show and join them again on Thursday for their final take on the Mountaineers and Wildcats.

No game for the Mountaineers, no problem for Three Guys Before The Game. The Fellas discuss the unintended consequences of the decision to cancel the game and preview this weekend's important schedule in the Big 12. Will WVU suffer from not playing twelve games? Will Will Grier's Heisman campaign suffer from missing a game? Will NC State maintain its commitment to play in Morgantown next season? Those questions are answered and more on this Hurricane Florence induced edition of Three Games Before The Game.

Penguins, hurricanes, and penalties are just a few of the topics that make the Post Penguins episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Again, early tension between Hoppy and Brad, stemming from a he-said, he-said, controversy is set aside for a robust breakdown of West Virginia's 52-17 victory over Youngstown State. The question now becomes whether WVU will play this weekend. As officials monitor the path of Hurricane Florence we invite you to join the fellas as they close the curtain on rainy win over Bo's boys from Youngstown. Enjoy and share.

The fellas are fired up for the Mountaineers home opener. Why not? WVU looked extremely impressive in its opening win over Tennessee and now comes the chance to pull the curtain back for the home crowd. To no surprise, the Senator, Brad Howe isn't buying any chance that Youngstown State will compete against WVU. However, the veteran voice of reason, aka Hoppy Kercheval, says give the Penguins some respect. Afterall, one year ago they took Pitt to overtime. Other topics include this weekend's 30th anniversary of the 1988 undefeated Mountaineers and a whip-around the Big 12's weekend schedule. Enjoy the show, the guys will be back on Monday with a review of WVU and YSU.

This is unusual. How many times has a season opener left the fellas with more answers than questions? It happened Saturday in Charlotte, as the Mountaineers pretty much dotted every "i" and crossed every "t" based on pre-season expectations. The Senator, Brad Howe, lets it be known that one game doesn't make a trend which leads to a bit of an uncomfortable exchange with the unusually optimistic Kercheval. Caridi plays peacemaker and the show ends with marshmallows and lemonade for everyone. Take a listen and note that Three Guys will now be produced twice each week during football season. The next episode comes your way on Thursday. Enjoy, subscribe and share.

The fellas are BACK! With the season opener on Saturday, Three Guys Before The Game dives into West Virginia's intriguing matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers. In this episode you'll learn what history tells us about WVU starting the season with an incumbent at quarterback. Philosophically, can Jeremy Pruitt play Alabama football against WVU? If you have two quarterbacks listed as your starter(s) do you have one? That and more on the season opening edition of Three Guys Before The Game.

The Mountaineer football program has made a massive new commitment to nutrition. In addition to a new multimillion-dollar training table, the university has hired a new sports nutritionist to oversee all aspects of the team's diet. Taylor Lile comes to Morgantown with a background that includes stops with the Dallas Cowboys, University of Oregon, Clemson, University of Oklahoma, and the Gatorade Sport Science Institute. On this edition of the show, Tony Caridi and Brad Howe learn how WVU's nutrition program deals with picky eaters, bad eaters, and overeaters. Join the guys for an interesting conversation with the person who fuel

He's still dunking. Ten years after departing West Virginia as the eighth pick of the NBA draft, Joe Alexander continues a highly successful professional career that has taken him across the world. Alexander has always been honest and extremely introspective and he continues that in this episode. Now ten years removed from WVU, he tells the story of the naive freshman who enrolled in school with absolutely no understanding of how the game was played. He details how John Beilein, Bob Huggins, and the Mountaineer coaching staff helped him mature into an NBA Lottery selection. This podcast will make you smile, shake your head, and gain an entirely new insight into one of West Virginia's all-time most memorable athletes. Enjoy.

DaSean Butler is one of the greatest players in the history of West Virginia University basketball. His Mountaineer career is a story of overcoming unexpected challenges to reach the 2010 Final Four. In this episode, Butler takes us for an introspective look at transitioning from coach John Beilein to Bob Huggins. Yes, there was a time, that Butler felt it may be best to transfer. However, his first ever meeting with Huggins ended those thoughts and paved the way for a record setting career. Join Tony and Brad for a story that hasn't been told before and learn how former Mountaineer Joe Alexander has played such an important role in Butler's career. Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, iHeart, and Stitcher.

Folks, we've got you a dandy of a show. Super Bowl champion and Mountaineer great Jeff Hostetler is our guest for a wide-ranging and reflective look at a career that was built upon patience and perseverance. Hoss admits he used the ultimate pressure play on Joe Paterno to receive his transfer from Penn State, how Bill Parcells never congratulated him after the Super Bowl, and the day he drilled Bill Belichick with a pass. Jeff's current work involves fundraising among former WVU athletes to help build a special floor on the new WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. Join the fellas for an honest and open conversation about the games of the past and what the future will bring. Share the podcast with your friends and give the guys a rating and review on iTunes. Enjoy

Several former Mountaineer basketball players make Morgantown their summer home. It's an opportunity for them to practice and play with current Mountaineers before heading overseas to resume their professional careers. On this episode, Tony and Brad are joined by a player who epitomizes the Press Virginia brand; guard Tarik Phillip. The Brooklyn native gives the fellas his read on WVU's incoming players. Just how big of an impact will Jordan McCabe make? How did he become a dual citizen? And, the ultimate question, is he a better defensive player than Jevon Carter? Those questions and much more come your way on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Subscribe on iTunes, share, and give the guys a rating. Enjoy!