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Three Guys Before The Game covers West Virginia University football and basketball. Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval talk all things Mountaineers.
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- 5 days ago1h 23m
3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs TCU Game Recap (Episode 750)
What a difference two weeks can make.West Virginia was searching for answers after three consecutive losses. Now, the Mountaineers are riding a two-game winning streak into their bye week with renewed confidence and four games remaining in the regular season.The turnaround continued Saturday in Fort Worth, where WVU stunned 10-point favorite TCU with just enough offense and one final, decisive defensive play.Against the Big 12's top-rated defense, the Mountaineers found a way to score when necessary. And when TCU threatened to steal the victory, linebacker Ben Cutter delivered.For the second consecutive week, Cutter made the play that mattered most — recovering a fumble that ended the Horned Frogs' hopes of a game-winning drive.Two weeks. Two victories. And suddenly, a season that appeared to be slipping away has found new life.In this episode, the "Guys" dissect the victory, dig into the numbers and reveal how several critical penalties helped shape the outcome.Brad Howe delivers Spreads on Stats, while Hoppy Kercheval offers his Obvious Observations.Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
- 1 weeks ago1h 9m
3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs TCU Game Preview (Episode 749)
The Big 12's most productive rushing offense is about to meet its toughest run defense.Something has to give.West Virginia leads the conference in rushing. TCU leads the league in stopping it. Saturday's collision in Fort Worth will test the strength of both units — and could go a long way toward determining the direction of each team's season.For the Mountaineers, another victory would keep their pursuit of bowl eligibility on track. The Horned Frogs, meanwhile, are searching for consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month.But for one Mountaineer, the matchup carries a more personal significance.Cam Cook, the nation's fifth-leading rusher, returns to the school where he spent two seasons before emerging as one of college football's most productive running backs.It's a homecoming filled with emotion — and an opportunity to show his former team just how far he's come.In this episode, the "Guys" examine the battle in the trenches, the significance of Cook's return and the matchups that could decide Saturday's game.Brad Howe digs into the numbers with Spreads on Stats, while Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations.Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
- 1 weeks ago1h 26m
3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football vs Cincinnati Game Recap (Episode 748)
Irish eyes were smiling on the West Virginia football team Saturday.Jack Cassidy, a kicker from Derry, Ireland, who admits he didn't know the rules of American football when he arrived, became the unlikely hero of the Mountaineers' thrilling 45-42 victory over Cincinnati.In a game filled with offensive fireworks and defensive frustration, it was a single stop that ultimately made the difference.After surrendering points throughout much of the afternoon, the WVU defense delivered when it mattered most, setting the stage for Cassidy to write the final chapter.And what a chapter it was.More than 1,000 yards of total offense. Eighty-seven combined points. And a young man from Ireland providing the winning kick in a game Mountaineer Nation won't soon forget.In this episode, the "Guys" dissect the victory, examine the numbers behind the offensive explosion and discuss what the result means for West Virginia moving forward.The crew also shifts to basketball for a recap of the Mountaineers' exhibition debut at Maryland.Brad Howe goes inside the numbers with Spreads on Stats, Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations, and listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
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, meanwhile, returns from a week off looking to rebound from its first loss of the season at Arizona.Both teams are built to run the football. Both want to control the tempo. And both know that the ability to stop the opposing ground game could determine Saturday's outcome.For West Virginia, the stakes extend beyond another conference victory. The Mountaineers must demonstrate they can correct the defensive problems that have derailed a once-promising start.Can they find the answers before another opportunity slips away?In this episode, the "Guys" examine the significance of Saturday's matchup, break down the keys to victory and explore what the outcome could mean for the remainder of WVU's season.Brad Howe digs into the numbers with Spreads on Stats, while Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations.Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.The crew returns Monday with a recap of the Cincinnati game and West Virginia basketball's exhibition matchup at Maryland.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
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 points in their last three games. Three consecutive Big 12 losses have transformed early-season optimism into mounting concern throughout Mountaineer Nation.So, where does WVU go from here?Coach Rich Rodriguez isn't hiding his frustration. He acknowledges the problems and vows to continue searching for solutions. But with the conference schedule moving forward, the time for finding answers is growing shorter.In this episode, the "Guys" examine the latest setback, dissect the defensive breakdowns and dig into the troubling numbers with Brad Howe's Spreads on Stats.Listener questions, frustrations and observations take center stage in another edition of Textual Healing.The crew returns Thursday with a complete preview of Saturday's Homecoming matchup against Cincinnati.
- 3 weeks ago1h 20m
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 leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. He now gets his opportunity against a WVU defense that has surrendered 86 points over the last two games.It’s a matchup that could define where West Virginia’s season goes next.But the challenge works both ways.Arizona’s ultra-aggressive defense must contend with a Mountaineer offense powered by Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook. The duo has combined to produce 23 touchdowns through just five games and presents a very different problem for the Wildcats.Something has to give.In this episode, the “Guys” break down the matchups that will determine Saturday’s game and examine what West Virginia must do to end its two-game slide.Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations, while Brad Howe tells the analytical story with Spreads on Stats.Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
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 Big 12 loss and turning an early-season concern into an increasingly urgent question.Can the Mountaineers stop anyone?After opening the season with encouraging signs, WVU has reached a pivotal point. The offense produced enough points to win in Ames. The defense could not produce enough stops.Now, with Arizona coming to Morgantown, solutions must come quickly.In this episode, the “Guys” dissect what went wrong against Iowa State, examine the growing concerns defensively and dig into the numbers with Brad Howe’s Spreads on Stats.Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations, while listener questions, frustrations and comments pour into Textual Healing.The “Guys” return Thursday with their complete preview of West Virginia’s matchup against Arizona.
- 4 weeks ago1h 13m
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 bad night? Or did it expose problems that must be corrected before WVU can establish itself in the upper half of the Big 12?Ames should provide some answers.In this episode, the “Guys” take a deep dive into the Cyclones under first-year head coach Jimmy Rogers. They examine the matchups, numbers and pressure points that could determine whether West Virginia can respond with an important road victory.Hoppy Kercheval delivers his Obvious Observations, while Brad Howe opens the statistical fire hose with Spreads on Stats.Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing.
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