3 Guys Before The Game
564 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 609 ratingsThree 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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Michael Baker - The Touchdown Maker
June 24, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 106 MBCan one conversation change someone’s life? Mike Baker says the answer is an emphatic “Yes”! The former WVU wide receiver details how a chance conversation in a garden as a teenager sent him down a path of success both educationally and athletically. As a member of West Virginia’s 1993 Sugar Bowl team that finished the regular season 11-0, Baker provides insight into the team’s success and explains how he went from freshman academic ineligibility to an honor student. It’s an entertain...
Brian Jozwiak with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
June 17, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBHe played the position that normally draws the least attention on a football field, and yet 35 years after his final game in Morgantown, Brian Jozwiak is still among the most memorable and beloved Mountaineers ever. Yes, he was talented, ending his career as a consensus All American and the seventh pick of the 1986 NFL draft. However, Jozwiak was able to pull off the rare feat of combining tremendous on-field talent with an equal amount of Hollywood showmanship that continues to this day. ...
WVU Basketball standout Darris Nichols with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
June 10, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBDarris Nichols may be the quietest most productive player in West Virginia basketball history. Nichols’ unflappable on-court demeanor was the catalyst for Mountaineer teams that enjoyed NCAA tournament success under John Beilein and Bob Huggins. He was the silent assassin. On this episode, the current University of Florida assistant coach explains how a one-on-one victory against his father changed his approach to the game. Nichols details his recruitment by WVU and how patience was the ...
Jake "The Snake" Kelchner with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBNearly 20 years ago quarterback Jake Kelchner helped lead the West Virginia University football team to a perfect regular season. The native of Berwick, Pennsylvania performed with a blue-collar mentality both on an off the field. On this episode, Kelchner provides an insightful and colorful chronology of his career. He provides specific detail into his Notre Dame enrollment and openly admits he would have changed many of his youthful decisions. Yes, time has passed, but Jake "The Snak...
WVU graduate and Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens
May 27, 2020 15:57 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBHe may live and work nearly three thousand miles from Morgantown, but Rob Mullens' heart will never leave West Virginia. On the verge of becoming the longest tenured athletic director in the Pac-12 Conference, Mullens joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a conversation on a number of topics. The "Guys" discuss the challenges of COVID-19 facing the Pac-12 along with Mullens' role as chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee. They also track his rise from a student at WV...
WVU's Shane Lyons with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
May 21, 2020 16:19 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBCollege sports have been turned upside down and West Virginia University athletic director Shane Lyons is trying to navigate the path toward a new normal. On this episode, the "Guys" ask a series of questions regarding the resumption of practice and games. What will sports look like in the future? Will fans be allowed to watch the Mountaineers? Those are just a few of the many questions discussed by Lyons who also sits as chairman of the NCAA's Football Oversight committee. It's an inf...
ESPN announcer Jason Benetti with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
May 18, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBESPN and Chicago White Sox announcer Jason Benetti admits he may have shrieked the first time he heard the WVU Mountaineer blast his musket inside the Coliseum. That story is just one of many that Benetti shares in an entertaining and laugh-filled episode of Three Guys Before The Game. The humble Benetti shares his climb in broadcasting and details how he's been able to use his diagnosis of cerebral palsy to educate and motivate others. It's a fun and wide-ranging discussion with one of...
WVU assistant coach Travis Trickett
May 14, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBYou like behind the scenes stories? The "Guys" have you covered. He's only 35 years old, but has already served coaching apprenticeships with Nick Saban, Bobby Bowden, Rich Rodriguez and Jimbo Fisher. West Virginia assistant football coach Travis Trickett tells the "Guys" his current employer, Neal Brown, has the same DNA as the great coaches he's watched in action. Trickett explains how his decision to coach was met by initial opposition from his dad Rick, who has coached at the coll...
WVU's Chase Harler with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
May 11, 2020 18:50 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBChase Harler views the last four years of his basketball career as an invaluable growing experience both on and off the court. The Moundsville native reflects on his career in Morgantown which included a near transfer and culminated with an marriage proposal on the WVU Coliseum floor. While his days as a Mountaineer player are complete, he plans to continue his basketball career in several area including mental health training for young players. The "Guys" also take listener texts and h...
WVU's Quincy Wilson with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
May 07, 2020 18:20 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBHe is the classic definition of a Mountaineer. Weirton's Quincy Wilson shattered records and defenders during his playing days with the Red Riders of Weir and the Mountaineers. On this episode, Wilson details transitioning from Don Nehlen and the arrival of Rich Rodriguez. Yes, the "Guys" talk in detail about "the run" against Miami, but also learn who hit Quincy the hardest in his career and talk about his current role as an assistant coach at West Virginia State. Join Brad, Hoppy and...
WVU's Bo Orlando with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
May 04, 2020 19:09 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBSomeone forgot to tell Joseph "Bo" Orlando that "little" guys aren't supposed to play football. At 5-feet-10 inches and 173 pounds, Orlando led his Berwick, PA high school to the national championship at quarterback before becoming an All-American safety that played for the national championship at West Virginia. As a sixth round draft pick, still weighing less than 180 pounds, Orlando again defied the odds with a nine year career in the National Football League. On this episode, the "...
WVU's Steve Slaton with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
April 30, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe "Guys" are joined by one of the best running backs in West Virginia University football history on episode 202. Steve Slaton provides deep insight into how he became a Mountaineer and what fueled his performance both on and off of the field. The Hall of Fame Mountaineer touches on numerous topics including his relationship with Pat White, the coach who missed, his career in the NFL and his post-football life as a professional chef. Join the "Guys" again on Monday for another episod...
WVU's Kevin Koken with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
April 27, 2020 18:29 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBLegendary West Virginia quarterback Major Harris would have never touched the ball if it weren't for Kevin Koken. The captain and starting center of WVU's 1988 Fiesta Bowl team epitomized the blue-collar mentality that led the Mountaineers to an undefeated regular season and date in the national championship game. On this episode, Koken reflects on the intangible qualities that made the team special and why he cancelled recruiting visits to Notre Dame, Michigan State and other schools aft...
Happy 200th Episode with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
April 23, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 126 MBThe "Guys" celebrate their 200th episode with a special show flashing back to their favorite interviews and incidents in the show's history. Don Nehlen tells his never heard before story about his hiring at West Virginia, plus Jeff Hostetler explains why Bill Belichick never liked him. Those are just two of more than a dozen segments that Brad, Hoppy and Tony revisit. They also read listener texts, play Three Guys trivia and open a very special gift bag. Join them again Monday when they...
Frank Young visits Tony Caridi and Brad How
April 20, 2020 23:55 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBMore than a decade after making his final shot in a Mountaineer uniform, Frank Young still owns the school record for most three point field goals in a single season. Young's record setting senior year was the culmination of three years of perseverance that taught him the invaluable life lesson that good things come to those who wait. Today Young teaches that lesson and more as an assistant coach at Appalachian State University. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi bring us Frank's story and how a...
It's A Great Day To Be A Mountaineer Wherever You May Be with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Dan Lohmann
April 16, 2020 19:35 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIt's a podcast inside of a podcast. On this episode the "Guys" talk with producer Dan Lohmann about his latest project; the story behind "It's a great a day to be a Mountaineer." It's the first audio-only story for Lohmann, who has won multiple Emmy awards for his video productions including the Hot Rod Hundley documentary. Brad and Tony also answer listener questions. Three Guys Before The Game returns Monday with a new episode.
Bob Huggins Visits Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
April 13, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBLike all of us, Bob Huggins is living in a new world. The Mountaineer head coach lets the "Guys" know how he's spending his time in a wide-ranging discussion that includes reality television, basketball, and submarine sandwiches. It's Huggs unplugged and at his finest in his first ever visit on the show. Join the guys again Thursday for another episode.
WVU's Chris Leonard Visits Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
April 09, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe "Guys" have a wonderful conversation with former WVU standout Chris Leonard who reveals the unknown story of how an opposing player allowed him to make the final three point shot in his WVU career. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer some angst filled questions from loyal listeners who wonder how and when college football will return. The "Guys" also hear from a listener that binge listened to 90 consecutive episodes of Three Guys. He explains why and how. Join the gang Monday for ano...
WVU's Ron Everhart with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
April 06, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWest Virginia assistant basketball coach Ron Everhart is a world-class storyteller with a memory that never disappoints. Ron joins the "Guys" to talk hoops from all angles. He looks back at the amazing sports competition growing up in Fairmont, playing for legendary DeMatha coach Morgan Wooten and his evolution as a coach. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions that range from tattoos to revised schedules for football and basketball teams. Join them again Thursday for a ne...
Clay Marsh Visits Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
April 02, 2020 18:47 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBTo use a sports analogy, the state of West Virginia is still very early in the game when it comes to battling the coronavirus. On this episode the "Guys" spend time with the man overseeing West Virginia's battle against COVID-19 Dr. Clay Marsh provides invaluable insight into the state's current situation and looks ahead to what transformations the virus will ultimately bring. Brad Howe, Tony Caridi and Hoppy Kercheval also answer an assortment of listener questions ranging from sports t...
WVU QB Coach Sean Reagan visits Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 30, 2020 19:58 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBHow will the WVU football program respond now that the Big 12 Conference has extended its suspension of all activity until May 31? Mountaineer quarterbacks coach Sean Reagan joins the "Guys" with an update on how he'll navigate the new rules which allow for virtual meeting time. Regan hopes to make the unexpected delay a positive when it comes to tutoring his quarterbacks especially newcomer Garrett Greene. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions that range from basketball t...
WVU's Erik Martin with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 26, 2020 19:41 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWest Virginia University basketball assistant coach Erik Martin is trying to find his new normal. The cancellation of the NCAA tournament and suspension of all activities due to the coronavirus has led to massive changes for everyone. The "Guys" talk to Erik about numerous topics including the past season, player retention, and the outlook for next season. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also answer listener questions ranging from basketball to football and beyond. Three Guys returns with a new ...
Alex Ruoff Visits Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 23, 2020 20:05 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWhat's it like to live through the Coronavirus overseas? Alex Ruoff has spent his days following graduation from West Virginia University playing basketball across the world. He's endured numerous challenges over the past decade but nothing like the current Coronavirus pandemic. Ruoff joins the "Guys" from Germany where he's awaiting a final decision on his currently suspended season. Brad, Hoppy and Tony also discuss the latest news and answer listener questions. They'll be back agai...
Nathan Adrian Visits Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 19, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThe 190th episode of Three Guys Before The Game is wide ranging when it comes to topics and location. Nathan Adrian is in the midst of a mandated three week quarantine in Bordeaux France. The former Mountaineer joins the "Guys" for an update and details how the Coronavirus situation is being handled in France. Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi also answer listener Tweets, texts, and voice mails on West Virginia basketball and much more. The crew returns with a new episode on M...
WVU Hoops Review with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 16, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBThe "Guys" are back with an overview of the most improbable ending to a season in West Virginia University basketball history. What does it all mean and now what? Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi share their thoughts on what happened on the court and the unknown that will take months to resolve. Listener questions and text messages round out the show. Join them again Thursday as they continue to follow the ongoing developments stemming from the Coronavirus and sports in West ...
Coronavirus Cancellation with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
March 12, 2020 18:28 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Coronavirus has led to an unprecedented end of conference tournament play and likely the NCAA tournament. Tony Caridi and Brad Howe share their thoughts on the tourney's cancellation and provide an overview of a Mountaineer season which may be over. The "Guys" will continue to update as the story develops.
Big 12 Tournament Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 09, 2020 18:23 - 1 hour - 99 MBAre the Mountaineers back? Two straight victories, including a win over 4th ranked Baylor, has WVU heading into this week's Big 12 Championship with a renewed attitude. However, WVU will meet an Oklahoma team that beat them twice in the regular season in Thursday's quarterfinal round. Can the Mountaineers avoid a three-game season sweep? The "Guys" analyze the matchup and look back at Saturday's emotional win over Baylor. They also answer listener questions and wonder aloud about a myri...
Baylor Preview with Tony Caridi and John Flowers
March 05, 2020 22:16 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBFormer Mountaineer John Flowers joins Tony Caridi in a special edition of Three Guys Before The Game. Flowers, who plays professionally in Argentina, offers his insight as West Virginia prepares for its regular season finale Saturday against Baylor. The "Guys" look back at Tuesday's win over Iowa State and recap the first meeting between the Mountaineers and Bears. They also answer listener calls and texts and preview this summer's TBT event which will be held in Charleston. The regula...
Iowa State Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
March 02, 2020 19:07 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBWill the Mountaineer basketball team regain a pulse before it's too late? That question is discussed in detail on the 185th episode of Three Guy Before The Game with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval. The Mountaineers late season dive has left fans with more questions than answers. The "Guys" answer texts, phone calls, and offer their own thoughts on what's happening to a team that has bares no resemblance to the group that started the season 18-3. Join them Thursday when the r...
Oklahoma Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
February 27, 2020 20:12 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBWill a return to the home floor be the catalyst for a Mountaineer victory over Oklahoma? Bob Huggins and Mountaineer Nation are hoping that's the remedy for a WVU team that has lost five of its last six games. The Sooners beat West Virginia in Norman earlier this month, however OU has struggled away from home winning just two games. The Mountaineers have also stumbled away from home, but enter Saturday's game with a gaudy 13-1 record inside the Coliseum. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi dig in...
TCU and Texas Review with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
February 25, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBA Texas sized “Ouch” for the Mountaineer basketball team. How will the Mountaineers respond after being upset by TCU and Texas? After beating the Horned Frogs and Longhorns by a combined 70 points in Morgantown, WVU had no answers in Fort Worth or Austin. The Mountaineers bare no resemblance to the team that was a projected two seed three weeks ago. Can the team rediscover its formula for success or will the Mountaineers stumble into the off-season? Those questions and many more are...
Oklahoma State Review and TCU Preview with Tony Caridi, Hoppy Kercheval and Brad Howe
February 20, 2020 21:17 - 47 minutes - 65 MBIt's a review/preview episode with Brad, Hoppy and Tony. The "Guys" review how the Mountaineers snapped a three game losing streak with Tuesday's win over Oklahoma State and preview Saturday's game at TCU. Listener questions and calls provide lively debate on topics from lineups to attitude. They'll return Tuesday with a review of the weekend's action.
Baylor Review and Oklahoma State Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad How and Hoppy Kercheval
February 17, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 85 MBIt may not be season on the brink, but things are about to get very interesting for the Mountaineer basketball team. Saturday's loss at Baylor gives WVU its first three game losing streak of the season. Can they reverse course and begin a win streak? WVU will be favored in its next five games. The "Guys" perform the autopsy on Baylor and preview Tuesday's date with Oklahoma State. Listener calls and questions provide for an interesting series of topics and conversations. Join them ...
Kansas Review and Baylor Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
February 13, 2020 19:57 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBOuch! It's the best way to describe 14th rated West Virginia's loss to 3rd rated Kansas Wednesday night. The Mountaineers inability to shoot and pass in the final five minutes propelled the Jayhawks to a 58-49 victory. WVU didn't score a single field goal while turning the ball over an alarming five times in the final five minutes. The "Guys" analyze the game along with answering listener questions and comments. Things get even more difficult on Saturday when West Virginia plays at...
Oklahoma Review and Kansas Preview with Tony Caridi, Hoppy Kercheval and Brad Howe
February 10, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBWas Saturday's loss at Oklahoma the most disappointing effort of the season by the Mountaineers? That question and many more come your way on the 179th episode of Three Guys Before The Game. A concerned Hoppy Kercheval is wondering if WVU's season is on the brink based on Bob Huggins' postgame comments regarding his players' attitudes. The "Guys" provide a comprehensive review and answer listener questions and comments. They'll return Thursday with a review of Wednesday's sold-out date...
Iowa St Review and Oklahoma Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
February 06, 2020 19:48 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBThe 11th rated Mountaineer basketball team has finished the first half of the Big 12 Conference schedule with a 6-3 record. Now what for Bob Huggins and team? On this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi share their take on Wednesday's win over Iowa State and look ahead to the season's first meeting with Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman. The creative Three Guys listeners do their part with a series of calls and questions that range from bank shots to color of clothes. The "Guys" return Mo...
Kansas State Review and Iowa State Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
February 03, 2020 19:49 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBThe Mountaineer basketball team opened the February portion of its schedule with a blue collar victory over Kansas State on Saturday. Now comes the question, what will the rest of the month look like for a WVU team that ranks 11th in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll and eighth in the NCAA Net Rankings? Bob Huggins' squad will play four games at home and four on the road over the next 26 days. The outcome of those contests will ultimately determine the Mountaineers postseason fate when i...
Texas Tech Review and Kansas State Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
January 30, 2020 19:56 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBLife on the road for the youngest team in the Big 12 continues to be a challenge. West Virginia's 89-81 loss at Texas Tech again exposed the Mountaineers shortcomings away from home. WVU is now 1-3 in conference road games. On this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi discuss why the Mountaineers stumbled and look ahead to Saturday's revenge date against Kansas State. The "Guys" answer listener phone calls, texts and Tweets that range from officiating to conference regorganization. Th...
Missouri Review and Texas Tech Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
January 27, 2020 19:19 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThe "Guys" are back! Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi breakdown why West Virginia's basketball team had a prosperous week and face a massive challenge this Wednesday at Texas Tech. The "Guys" also deal with a myriad of listener calls, texts, and Tweets that cover topics ranging from free throw shooting to next season's football win total. The long awaited opening of the Three Guys merchandise shop has finally happened. Items are now available for sale at www.3GuysPodcast.com...
Missouri Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
January 23, 2020 20:27 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBThe Big 12/SEC Challenge has not been a positive experience for West Virginia University. The Mountaineers will try to change that negative mojo Saturday when they host Missouri in a sold-out game at the WVU Coliseum. On this episode, Brad Howe details what the computer models think will happen. The "Guys" also entertain a series of texts, Tweets, and calls from listeners. They also deal with the on-going merchandise saga which appears to be heading toward a positive resolution. The...
Kansas State and Texas Review with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
January 21, 2020 20:06 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBDr. Jekyll meet Mr. Hyde. The Mountaineer basketball team's last two games were as different as the infamous characters in the gothic novella. How did WVU lose by 16 points at Kansas State and beat Texas 97-59 two days later? Those questions and many others are discussed by Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. Has anyone seen Hoppy? The "Guys" also take listener questions and update the ongoing "merch" malstrom. They'll be back Thursday with a preview of Saturday's sold-out game against M...
Kansas State Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
January 16, 2020 20:33 - 52 minutes - 72 MBAfter a productive two game homestand, the Mountaineer basketball team travels to Kansas State for a Saturday afternoon date with the Wildcats. Revenge will be the theme for returning members of the Mountaineers who watched a 21-point second half lead evaporate into a 71-69 loss last season at Bramlage Coliseum. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi are joined by Kansas State play-by-play voice Wyatt Thompson for a breakdown on the slumping Wildcats who are 7-9 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play. The "G...
Texas Tech Review and TCU Preview with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
January 13, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThe identity of the Mountaineer basketball team is coming into focus. Defense is the calling card for Bob Huggins' squad which jumps five spots to number 12 this week in the AP Top-25. Brad Howe, Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi review Saturday's victory over Texas Tech and preview Tuesday's tilt with TCU. The Horned Frogs are 3-0 in Big 12 play. The "Guys" also answer calls and questions from the Three Guys listener line. They'll be back Thursday to review TCU and preview Saturday's da...
Texas Tech Preview with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
January 09, 2020 19:17 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIt's just the third conference game of the season, but it's already showdown time in the Big 12 for West Virginia and Texas Tech. Saturday night's sold-out affair will rekindle a series that's been emotional over the last three seasons. Red Raiders play-by-play voice Geoff Haxton joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for a breakdown of the game. The "Guys" also debut their new Listen Line with questions from the audience. They'll return Monday for a recap of Saturday's game and a preview of n...
Kansas and Oklahoma State Review with Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
January 07, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 61 MBTwo games into Big 12 Conference play and West Virginia's defense has become its calling card. The Mountaineers held Kansas and Oklahoma State to an average of 50 points and allowed them to shoot just 10 percent from three-point range. WVU is rated number 1 nationally in Effective Field Goal percentage in the latest KenPom.com report. What's it all mean? Can West Virginia's offense eventually match its defensive efficiency? Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval break down the road...
Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe Return
January 01, 2020 20:53 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBBig 12 Conference play is about to begin for the West Virginia University basketball team. WVU is now rated 16th in the Associated Press poll following Sunday's win against 2nd rated Ohio State. The Mountaineers play at third-ranked Kansas Saturday. Sophomores Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe stop in for a visit with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. In a wide-ranging discussion that includes the Beatles, cleanliness, and hoop strategy the guests answer a series of questions with thought provokin...
Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe visit Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
December 31, 2019 20:50 - 1 hour - 87 MBBig 12 Conference play is about to begin for the West Virginia University basketball team. WVU is now rated 16th in the Associated Press poll following Sunday's win against 2nd rated Ohio State. The Mountaineers play at third-ranked Kansas Saturday. Sophomores Emmitt Matthews and Jordan McCabe stop in for a visit with Brad Howe and Tony Caridi. In a wide-ranging discussion that includes the Beatles, cleanliness, and hoop strategy the guests answer a series of questions with thought provo...
Nathan Adrian Returns With Tony Caridi, Brad Howe and Hoppy Kercheval
December 27, 2019 18:48 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBWhat's it like to be a professional basketball player overseas? That's what the "Guys" ask former Mountaineer Nathan Adrian on this episode of Three Guys Before The Game. Adrian is playing professionally in Bordeaux, France and returned to Morgantown for the Christmas holiday. The Morgantown native currently leads his team in scoring and rebounds. What's the transition been like when it comes to style of play and competition. Has he found a french version of the pepperoni roll? Those...
WVU Football Recruiting with Brian Bennett, Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
December 19, 2019 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBDespite a late start, WVU's football recruiting class is being rated in the upper half of the Big 12 by various services. WVU's Director of Player Personnel Brian Bennett joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi for an inside look at Neal Brown's first official recruting class. Bennett explains why relationships are the key to successful recruiting and reveals how WVU has jump-started its 2021 recruiting class. Those topics and more on the 166th episode of Three Guys Before The Game. The "G...
Nicholls Review with Tony Caridi and Brad Howe
December 16, 2019 19:58 - 48 minutes - 66 MBTwo dominating home victories have propelled the Mountaineer basketball team into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season. West Virginia (9-1) is not only gaining respect from pollsters but also from the all-important NCAA NET rankings where they're ranked 12th among 353 Division I schools. That metric will ultimately determine WVU's postseason fate. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi breakdown Saturday's win over the feisty Colonels of Nicholls and take a very deep dive into the good and bad ...