3 Guys Before The Game
Three Guys Before The Game is the most listened to podcast covering West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.
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Seven days after opening its season to the roar and adoration of Mountaineers fans, West Virginia will travel to Athens, Ohio for a much anticipated showdown with defending MAC champion Ohio University.
It's been 76 years since a Mountaineer football team played in Athens. The uniqueness of the visit has some calling it one of the biggest home games in the Bobcats' history. A sold-out crowd, ...
In earning a 45-3 victory, the Mountaineers displayed the DNA of a Coach Rod team. WVU played fast and physically dominated visiting Robert Morris on the scoreboard and stat sheet.
In this episode, the "Guys" dive deep into the numbers and what it all means as West Virginia quickly turns its attention to Saturday's date at O...
It's time for the first game preview of Rich Rodriguez's first season back in Morgantown.
On Saturday, the Mountaineers pull the curtain back on a new chapter of West Virginia University football.
What should we expect? Go ahead and take a guess. (No one really knows)
There will be over 120 players on the field between the Mountaineers and visiting Coloniols of Robert Morris. That speaks volumes about the new world of college ...
On Saturday afternoon, Rich Rodriguez will navigate the sidelines of Mountaineer Field for the first time in 17 years. It's an event that many thought would never happen, and a needle-mover for the college football world.
The return of Rodriguez brings with it more questions than answers. Can Coach Rod rekindle his Moun...
Because of the changes, the Over-Under world is filled with intriguing scenarios of what could happen during the season.
In this episode, the "Guys" are back with chapter two of their annual Over-Under selections. The V...
Not only will the Mountaineers have a new football and basketball coach, but a new school president is occupying Stewart Hall. Michael Benson has been moving non-stop since taking over last month.
In this episode, Benson joins the “Guys” with Vice President and Athletic Director Wren Baker to discuss the relationship between administration and athletics. How ...
A new coaching staff and more than 70 new players make this the most unpredictable season in memory. Ok, so what's going to happen?
In this episode, the "Guys" do their best at predicting the future with their first batch of over-under questions for t...
So, how do you decipher Coach Rod? That's just one of many topics the "Guys" discuss as the Mountaineers begin week two of preseason practice.
The crew also presents an historical summary of the winning percentage for first-year coaches in th...
Robert "Dusty" Rutledge begins his second tour of duty with West Virginia University's football program as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief of Staff for head coach Rich Rodriguez.
In this episode, Rutledge gives a behind-the-scenes look into over 40 years in the coaching business. From his days as the last known college player-coach to his on...
In this episode, Sabins reflects on his inaugural season and explains his vision of the Mountaineer program in the years to come.
It's an information-packed and entert...
It began a life-changing journey for the native of Helsinki, Finland who is ready to begin his final season on the Mountaineer defensive line. Along the way, the affable and multi-talented Vesterinen has defined what good can come ...
He has retooled the WVU roster with players and staff, along with moving his family from Texas.
The 44-year-old Hodge knows it's still very early, but the pieces are coming together for his debut season.
In this episode, the "Guys" do a deep-dive into H...
Randy Meador's touch has been part of West Virginia University basketball since 1984. It's the longest tenure by anyone involved in program history. His 41 seasons as head athletic trainer have been defined by professionalism and dedication to his craft. And, oh yeah, he NEVER missed a single game. Not one!
The Ohio native will never be offic...
That's not hyperbole, it's the truth. Actually, it was more than one kick to Florio's backside, but regardless, the impact is still being felt today.
In this episode, the "Guys" spend an entertaining visit with the founder of Pro Football Talk. While his passion remains the NFL, his non-football writing continues to gain popularity.
It's a enlightening an...
Forget about the “normal” requirements of the job, Baker is also leading WVU in the transition from college amateurism to a pay-for-play model. It’s uncharted territory for everyone involved and, for Baker, just another challenge that’s being handle...
You could say Alley's decision to join the WVU program is Rich Rodriguez's biggest recruiting coup yet. Alley's departure from Oklahoma gives Rodriguez the aggressive attacking nature that pairs well with his fast-paced offensive attack.
In this episode, Alley reveals his moti...
It's a name that will forever be associated with West Virginia University football. His story about life as a Mountaineer is as remarkable as improbable.
The West Virginia kid from the small high school became one of the most recognizable names in WVU history with one single kick of a football.
In this episode, Bill and the "Guys" celebrate the 50th anniversary of that play and the dividends it continues to pay.
The self-described chubby high school kid has blossomed into one of college basketball's top scorers.
That's why his entrance into the transfer portal produced numerous scholarship offers, which included Kentucky, Kansas, Gonzaga and South Carolina.
Instead of 'blue bloods", Eaglestaff chose the Gold and Blue of West Virginia and will be part of Coach Ross Hodge's debut season.
In this episode, Eagle...
The former Mountaineer basketball standout recently celebrated his 30th birthday. He still loves the game that's taken him around the world to play, but his body is hurting.
In this episode, Adrian talks about his recent season in Japan and his future plans. It's a fun and informative episode about how the game of basketball transformed Adrian's life on and off the court.
Listener questions and comme...
Welcome to episode 636 of 3 Guys Before The Game. It's an episode that covers a number of topics in the ever-changing world of WVU football and basketball.
The "Guys" dig into the latest roster additions and jump into the latest basketball and baseball news.
Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
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