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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.
Episodes
3 Guys Before The GameWVU Basketball Recap Kansas State & Preview Baylor (Episode 693)
An important weekend looms for the Mountaineer basketball team. WVU, undefeated at home this season, welcomes Baylor to Hope Coliseum Saturday afternoon with a…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Arizona Recaps & Preview K-State (Episode 692)
It’s a pivotal week for the Mountaineer basketball team. Undefeated at home this season, WVU returns to Morgantown to host Kansas State on Tuesday and Baylor…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Recap Colorado - Preview Arizona State (Episode 691)
It’s time to head west for the Mountaineer basketball team. WVU opens a two-game road swing Wednesday at Arizona State before meeting No. 1 Arizona on Saturday…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Review Houston Colorado Preview (Episode 690)
It’s early in the Big 12 season, but one truth is already clear: protecting your homecourt is non-negotiable. On Saturday, the West Virginia Mountaineers look…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball_ Kansas Recap & Houston Preview (Episode 689)
It was a memorable weekend for both West Virginia basketball teams. The WVU men delivered a double-digit victory over No. 22 Kansas, while the West Virginia…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys WVU Basketball Review Cincinnati / Preview Kansas (Episode 688)
A significant opportunity awaits the Mountaineer basketball team Saturday afternoon. West Virginia hosts the Kansas Jayhawks inside Hope Coliseum, with a…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Recap Iowa State Cincinnati Preview (Episode 687)
It may be only the second Big 12 game of the season, but Tuesday night’s matchup between West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bearcats inside Hope Coliseum carries…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball vs Iowa State Preview (Episode 686)
The dress rehearsals are over for the Mountaineer basketball team. West Virginia opens its 14th season of Big 12 Conference play Friday night on the road…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Recap (Episode 685)
It’s Christmas break time for the Mountaineer basketball team—and a rare chance to pause. The four-day layoff marks West Virginia’s final significant break of…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Preview - Mississippi Valley State (Episode 684)
The Mountaineer basketball team has entered the most unusual stretch of its season. West Virginia will play just one game over a 19-day span, with Monday’s…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball vs Ohio State Recap (Episode 683)
Disappointing. It’s the word that best describes West Virginia’s double-overtime, 89–88 loss to Ohio State last Saturday. Despite facing a 16-point second-half…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball vs Ohio State Preview (Episode 682)
The Mountaineer basketball team gets one final swing at a marquee non-conference win Saturday when West Virginia meets Ohio State in Cleveland. It’s a classic…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU vs Wake Recap - WVU vs Little Rock Preview (Episode 681)
The Mountaineer basketball team is searching for answers after a frustrating setback against Wake Forest. Saturday’s loss was defined by self-inflicted wounds…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Recruiting Wins - Hoops Roll (Episode 680)
Rich Rodriguez wasted no time reshaping West Virginia’s roster. One year removed from arriving late to the cycle, the Mountaineers’ 2026 recruiting class is…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Signs - WVU Basketball Shines (Episode 679)
It’s a pivotal week for both Mountaineer football and basketball. On Wednesday, Coach Rich Rodriguez begins signing his first true recruiting class, marking a…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football and Basketball Previews (Episode 678)
This holiday weekend brings a full plate of Mountaineer athletics. West Virginia football wraps up the regular season Saturday with a daunting challenge…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Weekend Woes (Episode 677)
It was not the weekend in Charleston the Mountaineer basketball team envisioned. A gut-punch loss to Clemson on Friday was followed by Xavier’s record-setting…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Lafayette Recap - Clemson Preview (Episode 676)
West Virginia has handled its business at home — now it’s time to see how the Mountaineers travel. After opening the season with five straight wins inside Hope…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Arizona State Game Recap (Episode 675)
West Virginia traveled more than two thousand miles to face Arizona State, but Saturday’s outcome came down to inches. The Mountaineers’ struggles in critical…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Brawl Beatdown - Arizona State Preview (Episode 674)
In just his fourth game at the helm, West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge delivered a signature win against the program’s oldest rival. Thursday’s Backyard…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Colorado Recap - Hoops Wins Again (Episode 673)
The Mountaineers are trending up. Game by game, West Virginia football continues to take visible steps forward. Saturday’s win over Colorado marked the team’s…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Colorado Game Preview - WVU Hoops Recap (Episode 672)
After snapping a five-game losing streak, West Virginia enters Saturday’s matchup against visiting Colorado as the favorite. The question now — have the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Cougars Clawed - Hodge Hoops Tips Off (Episode 671)
It was a weekend to remember for West Virginia football. The Mountaineers snapped a five-game losing streak — and did it in style — knocking off No. 22 Houston…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Houston Game Preview (Episode 670)
It’s a familiar situation — and that’s not good news. West Virginia hits the road again this weekend, once more a double-digit underdog, this time at No. 22…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Game Recap - Basketball Tips (Episode 669)
West Virginia didn’t get the win against TCU, but there were signs of progress — and a few individual performances worth noting. In this episode, the “Guys”…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Game Preview (Episode 668)
It’s been nearly a month since the Mountaineer football team last played in Morgantown. Coach Rich Rodriguez is hoping a return home will spark a much-needed…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Game Recap (Episode 667)
It was a sobering Saturday in Orlando for the Mountaineers. Despite an extra week to prepare, West Virginia was outplayed in every phase by UCF. The Knights’…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Game Preview (Episode 666)
It’s not a matchup that will dominate the national headlines, but Saturday’s meeting between West Virginia and UCF carries plenty of importance for both…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Wren Baker Visits (Episode 665)
West Virginia University just sent a message that will echo across the Big 12. The Mountaineers are adding 140 new athletic scholarships, raising the total to…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - BYU Game Recap (Episode 664)
Friday night in Provo was wet, long, and ultimately disappointing for the Mountaineers. West Virginia’s 38-24 loss to BYU sends the team into its bye week at…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - BYU Game Preview (Episode 663)
A massive challenge awaits the Mountaineer football team Friday night in Provo. West Virginia enters as a three-touchdown underdog against No. 23 BYU. The…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Game Recap (Episode 662)
It was a major step backward for the Mountaineer football team. Saturday’s 48–14 loss to visiting Utah left WVU with more questions than answers. Making their…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Preview (Episode 661)
The Mountaineer football team enters Saturday’s home clash with Utah shrouded in uncertainty. Coach Rich Rodriguez’s squad faces major offensive questions: a…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas Game Recap (Episode 660)
West Virginia football got a harsh reality check Saturday night in its Big 12 opener. The well-rested Kansas Jayhawks rolled past the Mountaineers 41–10…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas Game Preview (Episode 659)
The first three weeks of the season have thrown a different challenge at the West Virginia football team. This Saturday brings yet another test: their first…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Backyard Brawl Game Recap (Episode 658)
The 108th meeting between West Virginia and Pitt will be remembered for years to come—a classic that needed overtime to deliver a winner. In just his third…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Backyard Brawl Preview (Episode 657)
Pitt rolls in as more than a touchdown favorite. West Virginia limps in after one of its most crushing defeats in decades. So what happens next in the 108th…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Ohio University Game Recap (Episode 656)
What was that? Game two of the season exposed the Mountaineer football team. WVU's 17-10 loss to Ohio was caused by an inefficient offense and a defense that…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Ohio University Game Preview (Episode 655)
College football does not waste time. Seven days after opening its season to the roar and adoration of Mountaineers fans, West Virginia will travel to Athens…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Robert Morris Game Recap (Episode 654)
The start to the second chapter of Rich Rodriguez's tenure as West Virginia's football coach was a success. In earning a 45-3 victory, the Mountaineers…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Robert Morris Game Preview (Episode 653)
YES! 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…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Spot The Ball (Episode 652)
It's here! The countdown to one of the most anticipated West Virginia football seasons has entered GAME WEEK. On Saturday afternoon, Rich Rodriguez will…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Over - Under Chapter 2
It's easy to make the argument that the upcoming Mountaineer football season will be the most unpredictable in history. That's because there are more than 70…
3 Guys Before The Game3 guys Before The Game - President Michael Benson and Wren Baker Visit (Episode 650)
New is the theme for West Virginia University as the school year begins. Not only will the Mountaineers have a new football and basketball coach, but a new…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football Over Under 2025
There are always unanswered questions when a college football team begins practice. However, the number of unknowns for the 2025 Mountaineer football team may…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football - Going Camping (Episode 648)
When it comes to Rich Rodriguez, what you hear isn't always what you get. The veteran WVU football coach regularly uses his press conferences to send messages…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Dusty Rutledge Visits (Episode 647)
He's colorful, opinionated and the ultimate definition of a "FOOTBALL GUY". Robert "Dusty" Rutledge begins his second tour of duty with West Virginia…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 646)
Life is good for Mountaineer baseball coach Steve Sabins. He not only led WVU to the Big 12 Conference regular season championship and an NCAA Super Regional…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Ed Vesterinen (Episode 645)
The story of WVU football player Eddie Vesterinen reads like a movie script. The teenager, who saw an online video showing massive collisions in American…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Ross Hodge Visits (Episode 644)
Ross Hodge's new life is just starting to become normal. Three months after being named West Virginia University's head men's basketball coach, Hodge can…
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3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Basketball Trainer Randy Meador Visits (Episode 643)
When it comes to longevity and consistency, he's West Virginia University's Cal Ripken. Randy Meador's touch has been part of West Virginia University…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Pro Football Talk Founder Mike Florio (Episode 642)
A middle school football coach kicked Mike Florio and it changed his life. That's not hyperbole, it's the truth. Actually, it was more than one kick to…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker (Episode 641)
Wren Baker is the 13th Athletic Director in West Virginia University history. It’s fair to say none of his predecessors have navigated the changes and…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Defensive Coordinator Zac Alley (Episode 640)
Little has been heard from Zac Alley since his arrival in Morgantown. West Virginia University's defensive coordinator is a rising star in coaching circles…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Bill McKenzie Visits (Episode 639)
Bill McKenzie. 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…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Treysen Eaglestaff Visits (Episode 638)
Treysen Eaglestaff has a story. The self-described chubby high school kid has blossomed into one of college basketball's top scorers. That's why his entrance…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Nathan Adrian's Last Dance (Episode 637)
Nathan Adrian says it's time. The former Mountaineer basketball standout recently celebrated his 30th birthday. He still loves the game that's taken him around…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - And Stufffff (Episode 636)
Sometimes you just have "stuff" to talk about. Welcome to episode 636 of 3 Guys Before The Game. It's an episode that covers a number of topics in the…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Travis Trickett Visits (Episode 635)
The list of coaches Travis Trickett has worked with is jaw-dropping. Imagine being mentored by Bobby Bowden, Nick Sabin, Jimbo Fisher and Rich Rodriguez. That…
3 Guys Before The Game3 Guys Before The Game - Jasper Floyd Visits (Episode 634)
Jasper Floyd will tell you that prayers are answered. Floyd's prayers to play at a "Power Four" conference school were answered this month when he accepted a…