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3 Guys Before The Game
by MetroNews
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.
Episodes
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Cincinnati Game Preview (Episode 747)
Cincinnati is rested. West Virginia is restless. The Bearcats and Mountaineers enter Saturday's matchup in Morgantown from very different places, but both have something to prove. WVU is desperate to end a three-game losing streak fueled by historically poor defensive performances. Cincinnati,...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Arizona Game Recap (Episode 746)
The frustration is growing. The answers remain elusive. And the numbers are becoming impossible to ignore. West Virginia's 52-31 loss to Arizona on Saturday was another painful chapter in a season increasingly defined by defensive struggles. The Mountaineers have now surrendered a staggering 138...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Arizona Game Preview (Episode 745)
Opportunity and urgency will collide Saturday in Morgantown. After consecutive Big 12 losses, West Virginia returns home needing a response. Waiting for the Mountaineers is Arizona — and one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in college football. Noah Fifita is already the Wildcats’ all-time...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Recap (Episode 744)
Saturday was memorable for the West Virginia football team — for all the wrong reasons. The Mountaineers scored 42 points on the road and still came home without a victory. Iowa State repeatedly overwhelmed the WVU defense on its way to a 45-42 win, handing West Virginia its second consecutive…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Iowa State Game Preview (Episode 743)
October has arrived, and with it comes West Virginia’s first Big 12 road test. The leaves may still be on the trees, but Saturday’s trip to Iowa State could tell us plenty about where the Mountaineers fit in the conference landscape. Was last week’s disappointing loss to Oklahoma State simply a…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Oaklahoma State Game Recap (Episode 742)
Well, that was painful. One week after West Virginia energized Mountaineer Nation with an impressive victory over No. 25 Virginia, the momentum disappeared in a 41-24 loss to Oklahoma State. The result was more than a disappointing start to Big 12 play. It exposed problems that must be addressed...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Oklahoma State Game Preview (Episode 741)
Things are about to get very interesting for the Mountaineer football team. Saturday night’s Big 12 Conference opener against Oklahoma State gives WVU a chance to match last season’s win total before September is over. It’s a clash of contrasting styles—and two teams that have recorded statement...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Virginia Football Game Recap (Episode 740)
Can you hear that? Mountaineer Nation is still buzzing after West Virginia delivered its most complete performance of the young season, imposing its will on No. 25 Virginia in Saturday night’s 38-27 victory in Charlotte. For a rebuilt WVU roster that had shown promise but lacked consistency in...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs UVA Preview - Wren Baker and Nick Krahe Visit (Episode 739)
A big game deserves a big show. With West Virginia preparing to face No. 25 Virginia on Saturday in Charlotte, the “Guys” explore the matchup and what it could reveal about the Mountaineers. Starting offensive lineman Nick Krahe joins the program to assess WVU’s first two games and discuss the...
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3 Guys Before The Game WVU Football UT Martin Game Recap (Episode 738)
Mission accomplished. Now the stakes rise. West Virginia improved to 2-0 Saturday with a commanding 52-7 victory over UT Martin. The Mountaineers scored on the third play of their opening drive and never looked back, giving Rich Rodriguez the opportunity to put his reserves to work throughout the...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Tennessee Martin Preview (Episode 737)
One win. Two very different halves. Plenty to clean up. The Mountaineers return to Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday with a clear objective: put together a complete game against the UT Martin Skyhawks.WVU’s season-opening victory over Coastal Carolina showcased an efficient, productive first half....
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Coastal Carolina Recap (Episode 735)
Rain and sunshine greeted the Mountaineers in Saturday’s season opener. Their performance followed a similar forecast. WVU’s 31-24 victory over Coastal Carolina delivered the desired result, but the path to it revealed plenty that needs immediate correction. In this episode, the “Guys” return to...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Coastal Carolina Preview (Episode 736)
FINALLY … it’s here. At long last, West Virginia will open its 134th football season Saturday when the Mountaineers host Coastal Carolina. Along with the traditional optimism surrounding a season opener, the game will feature the formal retirement of legendary quarterback Pat White’s No. 5. In…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Game Week 1 (Episode 734)
The first game of the college football season always brings optimism, but that feeling is even stronger at West Virginia as Rich Rodriguez and his retooled roster prepare to open the season. Saturday’s opener against Coastal Carolina carries added significance as legendary quarterback Pat White…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football_ Over_Under Part 2 (Episode 733)
The final major scrimmage of the preseason is complete. Now, the soundtrack is changing. The sounds drifting across the West Virginia University campus belong to the Pride of West Virginia, as the marching band prepares for next week’s season opener against Coastal Carolina. The drums are getting...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Over Unders Part 1 (Episode 732)
Classes are underway at West Virginia University, signaling another important turn on the football calendar. The Mountaineers have officially moved beyond the isolation of preseason camp — morning practices and long days spent inside the Puskar Center — and into the rhythm of a normal game week....
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3 Guys Before The Game - Ross Hodge Visits - WVU Football Update (Episode 731)
Call it Christmas in August. Ho, ho, ho. West Virginia’s men’s basketball roster unwrapped a very special gift Wednesday when Brenen Lorient announced he'll return to the Mountaineers for another season. The unexpected development follows the NCAA’s recent decision to grant athletes five years of...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Begins - Wren Baker Visits (Episode 730)
The countdown to the start of the West Virginia University football season is officially underway. The Mountaineers held their first formal preseason workout on Wednesday as head coach Rich Rodriguez begins his second season with hopes of returning WVU to its winning ways. In this episode, the...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU President Michael Benson Visits (Episode 729)
The relationship between a university president and an athletic department often determines far more than wins and losses. When leadership shares a common vision, the entire institution benefits. At West Virginia University, that partnership appears to be taking shape. President Michael Benson...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Cam Cook Visits (Episode 728)
Cam Cook doesn't arrive in Morgantown with potential. He arrives with production. The senior running back from Round Rock, Texas, led all of college football in rushing last season, piling up 1,659 yards and turning himself into one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal. Now…
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3 Guys Before The Game - Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio (Episode 727)
The founder of Pro Football Talk returns for his annual visit with the “Guys,” delivering the sharp analysis, quick wit and unapologetic opinions that have made him one of football’s most recognizable voices. With NFL training camps about to open, Florio breaks down the league’s biggest…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Ben Cutter Visits (Episode 726)
In today’s era of college football, loyalty has become one of the rarest traits in the game. West Virginia linebacker Ben Cutter chose a different path. The North Carolina native arrived in Morgantown as a freshman and never looked back. While countless players chased new opportunities through…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker (Episode725)
College sports no longer have an off-season. West Virginia’s historic run to the College World Series carried the Mountaineers deep into June, while preparations for the 2026-27 athletic year are already underway. Summer workouts have begun, fall camps open in just a few weeks, and the landscape…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Quarterback Michael Hawkins Visits (Episode 718)
WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins doesn’t command attention with volume. Instead, he exudes something far more powerful — quiet confidence. The former Oklahoma signal caller arrived in Morgantown carrying the expectations that come with being one of the nation’s most coveted high school recruits....
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball - The Greatest Season Ever (Episode 724)
The greatest season in West Virginia University baseball history has reached its conclusion. Over the course of four remarkable months, the 2026 Mountaineers accomplished what no team in the previous 134 seasons had ever achieved. They won the program’s first College World Series game, captured…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Topped By Tar Heels (Episode 723)
The challenge is familiar. The stakes have never been higher. West Virginia’s quest for a national championship took an unexpected turn Sunday when North Carolina handed the Mountaineers a loss that leaves no margin for error. To reach the College World Series championship series, WVU must now…
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3 Guys Before the Game - WVU Baseball Topples Troy (Episode 722)
Before anyone had finished settling into their seats in Omaha, West Virginia had already announced its arrival. The Mountaineers made history Friday afternoon by earning the program’s first-ever College World Series victory, defeating a resiliet Troy squad, 7-5, in a game packed with momentum...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Omaha Edition (Episode 721)
The dream that once seemed distant is now reality. For the first time in program history, West Virginia has arrived in Omaha. The Mountaineers took the field Thursday at Charles Schwab Field to begin preparations for their College World Series debut, a milestone moment decades in the making.…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Omaha Bound (Episode 720)
The storybook season for the West Virginia University baseball team is ready for its next chapter. After a historic run through the regular season, NCAA Regional and Super Regional play, the Mountaineers head to Omaha for the first College World Series appearance in school history. WVU opens CWS...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball - History Has A Home Field (Episode 719)
June baseball was once a dream in Morgantown. Now, it’s reality. The most remarkable season in West Virginia baseball history added another unforgettable chapter Monday night when the Mountaineers outlasted Kentucky in extra innings to capture the NCAA Regional Championship. The victory capped a...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Player Brodie Kresser Visits (Episode 717)
Brodie Kresser’s journey to West Virginia University baseball is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. The Iowa native arrived in Morgantown after a winding path that included a small high school program and junior college baseball, but aggressive recruiting from Mountaineer coach...
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3 Guys Before The Game - A Conversation with WVU Football General Manager Chuck Lillie (Episode 716)
College football’s transformation is complete. Today’s major programs operate with an NFL-style structure, where roster management, personnel evaluation, and player retention have become year-round priorities. The role of general manager is no longer optional — it’s essential. In this episode…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Jayden Bray Visits (Episode 714)
After two injury-filled seasons, the wait is finally over for WVU wide receiver Jaden Bray. Now healthy and fully cleared, Bray says he’s ready to show Mountaineer fans exactly why he was one of the most coveted receivers in the transfer portal. In this episode, Bray joins the “Guys” for an...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Gavin Kelly Visits (Episode 715)
Gavin Kelly has said no to the sophomore slump. In his second season at WVU, the Pittsburgh native has emerged as one of the nation’s top players and a major reason why the Mountaineers have climbed back into the national rankings. Kelly’s versatility speaks to his value. Whether behind the plate...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Scotty Fox Visits (Episode 713)
If you follow West Virginia Mountaineers football football, you know the name Scotty Fox Jr. — but do you really know the quarterback behind the headlines? In this episode, the “Guys” sit down with Fox for an honest, insightful and surprisingly funny conversation about the whirlwind that became…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Miles Sadler Visits (Episode 712)
The summer run starts with serious heat. The 3 Guys Summer Series opens with one of the fastest-rising names in high school basketball—future Mountaineer Miles Sadler. Fresh off a national championship at Bella Vista College Prep, the explosive point guard turned heads on the global stage with a...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Spring Football Has Sprung (Episode 711)
Spring ball is in the books…now the real questions begin. West Virginia closed its spring with the Gold-Blue Spring Festival, and the “Guys” break down what they saw—and what it actually means. From roster battles to system tweaks, what’s real and what’s just April optimism? On the hardwood, Brad...
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3 Guys Before The Game - Portal Open For BIZ (Episode 710)
Roster reconstruction for both the West Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams is officially underway, and early returns suggest a clear direction. New men’s head coach Ross Hodge has secured his first two additions — a perimeter shooter to stretch defenses and a physical forward to anchor…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Crown The Kings (Episode 709)
There’s new hardware in Morgantown—and it shines. The West Virginia University men’s basketball team closed its season in championship fashion, capturing the College Basketball Crown with a four-day run through elite competition. Wins over ACC, Big East and SEC opponents highlighted a surge that...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 708)
Home or away, the Mountaineers are rolling—and they’re having fun doing it. West Virginia has now won each of its first three Big 12 series, capped by Sunday’s 9-5 victory over No. 22 Arizona State. The nationally ranked Mountaineers continue their road swing with a midweek stop at Arizona before...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - Ross Hodge Visits (Episode 707)
It’s not over yet. The first season under head coach Ross Hodge gets a second life next week as West Virginia heads to Las Vegas for the Crown Basketball Championship. The extended break between the regular season and postseason has given the Mountaineers a rare chance to reset—mentally and...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Women's Basketball Recap - Oh So Close (Episode 706)
A historic run comes to a heartbreaking end. West Virginia’s season closes with a one-point loss to Kentucky, capping a record-setting year that included a Big 12 Tournament championship and a near miss at the program’s single-season wins mark. In this episode, the “Guys” break down the final...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball, Baseball & Football ... Oh My (Episode 705)
It’s a busy and exciting stretch across the world of WVU athletics. The Mountaineer women’s basketball team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, the nationally ranked baseball team returns home for a key weekend series, and spring football is set to ramp back up in Morgantown. In this episode, the...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Women's Basketball: Jordan Harrison and Sydney Shaw Visit (Episode 704)
Monday was a record-setting day for the WVU women’s basketball program—and the Mountaineers didn’t even step on the court. More than 11,000 tickets were sold for West Virginia’s opening round NCAA Tournament game at Hope Coliseum, forcing the athletic department to temporarily pause sales. A...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball- UCF Recap & B12 Preview (Episode 703)
The bracket is set. It’s tournament time. The West Virginia men’s basketball team enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 7 seed, earning a coveted first-round bye after closing the regular season with a win over UCF and getting a help from TCU’s victory over Cincinnati. For a team projected to...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - KSU Recap - UCF Preview (Episode 702)
The final game of the regular season will have a significant impact on what lies ahead for the WVU basketball team. A win on Friday against UCF will give the Mountaineers an opening round bye in next week’s Big 12 Championship in Kansas City. A victory would also give the Mountaineers the…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball - BYU Recap & Kansas State Preview (Episode 701)
Momentum matters this time of year, and the Mountaineer basketball team suddenly has it. Fresh off Saturday’s upset victory over No. 19 BYU, West Virginia enters the final week of the regular season with an opportunity to build postseason positioning. The Mountaineers travel to Kansas State on...
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball: OSU & TCU Recap and BYU Preview (Episode 700)
The Mountaineers return home searching for traction. West Virginia hosts No. 19 BYU on Saturday inside Hope Coliseum in a matchup between two programs trying to steady themselves in the rugged Big 12. WVU has dropped three straight, while the Cougars have lost six of their last nine. Even with an...
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3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Recap - TCU Preview (Episode 699)
OUCH. That one stung. West Virginia’s shocking home loss to Utah delivered a painful hit to the Mountaineers’ postseason hopes. With five regular-season games remaining — including three on the road — WVU now faces a steep climb to stay in the NCAA Tournament conversation. In this episode, the...
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3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Recap & Utah Preview (Episode 698)
The bubble talk is no longer hypothetical. With six Big 12 games remaining, West Virginia has officially entered the NCAA Tournament at-large conversation. The path is there — but so is the pressure. Saturday’s gritty, come-from-behind win at UCF may have changed the tone of the season. The...
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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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