3 Guys Before The Game

3 Guys Before The Game - Colorado Recap - NCAA Look Ahead (Episode 623)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a poor performance when it mattered the most.  West Virginia's elimination from the Big 12 Conference Championship was both surprising and def...

3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Recap - Big 12 Preview (Episode 622)

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An improbable season continues to get better for the West Virginia University basketball team. The Mountaineers, picked 13th in the Big 12 preseason ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Recap - UCF Preview (Episode 621)

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer basketball team will try to close a memorable regular season with a victory on Saturday against UCF.  A win would galvanize an alrea...

3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Recap - BYU Preview (Episode 620)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer basketball team hopes its defense and offense will travel.  WVU departs on a regular-season-ending road trip Friday with games at BYU...

3 Guys Before The Game - Texas Tech Recap - TCU Preview (Episode 619)

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The schedule is getting smaller and the games are getting bigger for the Mountaineer basketball team. With four games to play, WVU needs at least two...

3 Guys Before The Game - Cincinnati Recap - Texas Tech Preview (Episode 618)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A season-sweep over the Cincinnati Bearcats is exactly what the Mountaineer basketball team needed.  West Virginia's second-half rally enhances the ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Baylor Recap - Cincinnati Preview (Episode 617)

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's bounce-back time again for the WVU basketball team.  Saturday's loss at Baylor was another oh-so-close result that ended in defeat.  In this e...

3 Guys Before The Game - Baylor Preview (Episode 616)

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's back to Texas again for the Mountaineer basketball team. (Yes, again!)West Virginia plays its first and only regular season game against Baylor o...

3 Guys Before The Game - Utah Recap - BYU Preview (Episode 615)

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Challenge number one from the Utah delegation of the Big 12 Conference went well for the WVU basketball team.  The Mountaineers 72-61 victory over v...

3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Recap - Utah Preview (Episode 614)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's bounce-back time, once again, for the Mountaineer basketball team.  Wednesday's loss at TCU was West Virginia's fourth loss in five games. The ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Bearcats Bounced ... Back On Track (Episode 613)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The skid is over for the West Virginia University basketball team.  Sunday's victory at Cincinnati snapped a three-game losing skid, and gave WVU mor...

3 Guys Before The Game - Rich Rod Visits (Episode 612)

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last six weeks have been a blur for Rich Rodriguez.  The Mountaineer head coach hired a new staff, retooled his roster and started preparations f...

3 Guys Before The Game - Bounce Back Time (Episode 611)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The West Virginia University basketball team has lost consecutive games for the first time this season.Now what?  WVU's nationally ranked defense ha...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas State Preview (Episode 610)

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a memorable week for the No. 23 West Virginia basketball team.  The Mountaineers recorded a memory-searing victory over No. 2 Iowa State on...

3 Guys BeforeThe Game - Blowed Up Cyclones (Episode 609)

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It could not have been scripted any better. Jerry West Day inside the WVU Coliseum produced a memory that will not be forgotten by Mountaineer Nation...

3 Guys Before The Game - Home Alone Again (Episode 608)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest challenge of the season awaits the West Virginia University basketball team. The Mountaineers, fresh off a game at No. 10 Houston, host N...

3 Guys Before The Game - Road Trippin (Episode 607)

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for an extended road trip for the No. 21 West Virginia men's basketball team. The Mountaineers play in Colorado on Sunday and visit No. 12 H...

3 Guys Before The Game - Arizona Game Preview (Episode 606)

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The surprising season of West Virginia's basketball team continues to produce even more surprises. On Monday, WVU was ranked in the Top-25 for the fi...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas KO'd - Oklahoma State Preview (Episode 605)

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The glow of Tuesday’s win at No. 7 Kansas continues for the Mountaineer men’s basketball team, but one big victory doesn’t make a season.In this...

3 Guys Before The Game - Holiday Potpourri (Episode 604)

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that great stretch of days between Christmas and New Year's Day. Chances are you're not sure what day it is and that's perfectly fine.  We do k...

3 Guys Before The Game - Portal Gone Wild (Episode 603)

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The transition within the West Virginia University football program is happening quickly.  Notable names from last season's team have entered the tra...

3 Guys Before The Game - Bowl Review & Hoppy's Announcement (Episode 602)

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The season is now officially over for the Mountaineer football team. Tuesday's bowl loss to Memphis displayed great effort by WVU, but also showed wh...

3 Guys Before The Game - Rod Returns - Frisco Bowl Preview (Episode 601)

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer football team closes the 2024 season in the Scooters Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday. The question is what Mountaineer teams shows up? ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Rich Rodriguez Returns - Spot The Ball v2

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can go home again. Rich Rodriguez will be formally introduced during a press conference Friday afternoon at the WVU Coliseum. The rehiring ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Georgetown Review - Search Continues (Episode 599)

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mountaineer football and basketball continue to make news.  The basketball team's success is quite public, the search for a new head football coach i...

3 Guys Before The Game - Search Continues & Georgetown Game Preview (Episode 598)

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a busy time for the West Virginia University Athletic Department. Behind the scenes, the search is on for a new football coach.  Exactly who an...

3 Guys Before The Game - A Change At The Top (Episode 598)

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The search is on for Neal Brown's replacement at West Virginia University. Sunday's announcement to terminate Brown after six seasons puts WVU on the...

3 Guys Before The Game - Low Point in Lubbock, Bahamas Breakout (Episode 596)

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer football regular season is complete.  The team's final game was a listless 52-15 loss to Texas Tech.  Now what? Meanwhile, the WVU...

3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Game Recap (Episode 595)

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a Senior Day to remember for the Mountaineer football team. WVU not only defeated UCF 31-21, but earned bowl eligibility.  The final home gam...

3 Guys Before The Game - UCF Game Preview (Episode 594)

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And then there was one. Just one home game remains on the Mountaineer football team's schedule. The outcome of Saturday's date against UCF will deter...

3 Guys Before The Game - Baylor & Pitt Game Review (Episode 593)

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a disappointing weekend for West Virginia's football and men's basketball teams.  A Backyard Brawl loss and a home defeat to the Baylor Bears ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Baylor & Pitt Game Preview (Episode 592)

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's an incredibly busy weekend for Mountaineer sports teams.  There's a home football game against Baylor and the Basketball Backyard Brawl at Pitt....

3 Guys Before The Game - Win Win Weekend (Episode 591)

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a winning weekend for the Mountaineers.  Yeah!The WVU football and basketball teams each earned victories.  Coach Darian DeVries' team used a...

3 Guys Before The Game - UMass Basketball & Cincinnati Football Preview (Episode 590)

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Tis the season for college football and basketball.  That means the "Guys" present a double preview for this weekend's activity. Brad, Hoppy and To...

3 Guys Before The Game - Darian DeVries' Debut (Episode 589)

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If first impressions leave lasting impressions then Darian DeVries' debut as West Virginia basketball coach won't soon be forgotten. The rebuilt Mount...

3 Guys Before The Game - Busy Bye Week (Episode 588)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busy bye week in Morgantown for the Mountaineers.  Tuesday's announcment that Jeff Koonz will become defensive coordinator for the remain...

3 Guys Before The Game - Arizona Game Recap (Episode 587)

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The second open date on the West Virginia University football schedule arrives at just the right time.  WVU is banged and bruised, but buoyed by a wi...

3 Guys Before The Game - Arizona Game Preview (Episode 586)

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The West Virginia football team is hoping that a road trip will shake them from their current funk. After losing two straight at home, the Mountainee...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas State Game Recap (Episode 585)

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a Saturday night the Mountaineer football team would like to forget. West Virginia not only lost 45-18 to No. 17 Kansas State, but it also los...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas State Game Preview (Episode 584)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hit the lights. West Virginia's Saturday night football schedule continues when No. 17 Kansas State visits Morgantown this weekend. It will be the M...

3 Guys Before The Game - Iowa State Game Recap (Episode 583)

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don't beat yourself. It's a sports axiom that was proven true, yet again, on Saturday night in Morgantown. Mistakes cost West Virginia an opportunity...

3 Guys Before The Game - Iowa State Game Preview (Episode 582)

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, my name is opportunity, and I'm looking for the West Virginia University football team. Saturday's game between the Mountaineers and No. 11 Io...

3 Guys Before The Game - Iowa State Game Preview (Episode 582)

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, my name is opportunity, and I'm looking for the West Virginia University football team.  Saturday's game between the Mountaineers and No. 11 ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Stillwater Slap Down (Episode 581)

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That was fun.  It was a slap down in Stillwater, and it was the visiting team that did the slapping. West Virginia's 38-14 victory over the Cowboys ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Oklahoma State Game Preview (Episode 580)

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first Saturday of October will present great insight for football fans of West Virginia University and Oklahoma State. The outcome will very like...

3 Guys Before The Game - Tucker DeVries Visits (Episode 579)

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A new era of West Virginia University basketball has begun.  The completely rebuilt Mountaineers make their public debut on Friday, October 18, when ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Open Week Musings (Episode 578)

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer football team has an open date on its schedule, but the "Guys" still have plenty to discuss. In this episode, Brad, Hoppy and Tony ev...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas Game Recap (Episode 577)

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lightning struck twice.  It really did. There was a lightning delay that caused a two-hour suspension of play, and a lightning finish for the Mounta...

3 Guys Before The Game - Kansas Game Preview (Episode 576)

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Big 12 opener for West Virginia and Kansas, and it's a big game.  Really BIG. Neither the Mountaineers nor Jayhawks expected to be 1-2 afte...

3 Guys Before The Game - Backyard Brawl Recap (Episode 575)

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Backyard Brawl delivered.  The 107th encounter was everything it's supposed to be - dramatic, emotional and physical.  It was also massively di...

3 Guys Before The Game - Pitt Game Preview (Episode 574)

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can make a strong argument that rivalries are the heartbeat of college sports. This Saturday in Pittsburgh, one of the truly great college footba...

3 Guys Before The Game - UAlbany Game Recap (Episode 573)

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The expected happened Saturday night in Morgantown.  West Virginia's football team earned its first win of the season, and set the stage for this wee...

3 Guys Before The Game - UAlbany Game Preview (Episode 572)

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The opportunity to formally detach itself from its season opening loss to No. 8 Penn State comes this Saturday for the WVU football team. The Mountai...

3 Guys Before The Game - Penn State Recap (Episode 571)

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Painful. That's the only word you need to describe the Mountaineer season opener against No. 8 Penn State.It was a game that required elite execution...

3 Guys Before The Game - Penn State Preview (Episode 570)

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The anticipation meter is ready to explode.After months of hype, West Virginia and No. 8 Penn State will clash in Morgantown to open the 2024 season. ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Penn State Week (Episode 569)

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's finally here! The much anticipated countdown to West Virginia University's season-opening game with No. 8 Penn State is now days away.  ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Pre Pre Penn State (Episode 568)

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Formal preparation for the season opener has started for the WVU football team. Penn State's first visit to Morgantown in 32 years has created a bigg...

3 Guys Before The Game - Calm Before The Season (Episode 567)

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Week Zero in college football.  Yeah!However, there are only four FBS games, which means almost every school, including WVU, will nervously twid...

3 Guys Before The Game - Garrett & Kole Over/Under Part 2 (Episode 566)

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's an episode that will make you think. The "Guys" continue their Over/Under predictions for the 2024 season with some interesting scenarios involv...

3 Guys Before The Game - 2024 Over-Under(s) Part 1 (Episode 565)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's August, which means football hype is non-stop. Predictions are as common as road construction on the interstate. Everyone seems to have a though...

3 Guys Before The Game - Camp Opens (Episode 564)

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a difference a year makes.  The angst and uncertainty that surrounded last season's team has vanished.  Head coach Neal Brown enters a new seas...

3 Guys Before The Game - Garrett Greene Visits (Episode 563)

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Garrett Greene is ready!West Virginia University's starting quarterback formally begins his final season in Morgantown this week.  His ascension into...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Visits (Episode 562)

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new man in charge of West Virginia University baseball.  Steve Sabins has formally begun his new job as head coach, replacing Randy Mazey w...

3 Guys Before The Game - Wren Baker Visits (Episode 561)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So you wanna be an athletic director. Really? Why? The role of college athletic director has never been challenging.  That’s because unprecedented...

3 Guys Before The Game -IT's All About healing (Episode 560)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a 3 Guys first. Here's what happened. Our last episode with Brian Jozwiak lasted over two hours.  Now, we love to talk, but we thought that's j...

3 Guys Before The Game - Brian Jozwiak Visits (Episode 559)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's colorful and compassionate.  He's also one of the best to ever play football at West Virginia University. Mountaineer Hall of Fame member Brian...

3 Guys Before The Game - Darian DeVries Visits (Episode 558)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Darian DeVries can finally take a deep breath. Since being hired as West Virginia University's head basketball coach on March 24th, DeVries has been ...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football's Oliver Straw Visits (Episode 558)

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Straw is a young man, but he's already seen the world. The standout West Virginia University punter was born in the United States, but has liv...

3 Guys Before The Game - Remembering Jerry West (Episode 557)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reaction to the passing of West Virginia legend Jerry West continues following his death on Wednesday at the age of 86.  In this episode, Brad Howe ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Nathan Adrian Visits (Episode 556)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's  back! Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after another successful season playing professionally in Italy.  The former Mountaineer stan...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Offensive Coordinator Chad Scott Visits (Episode 555)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Scott is a different dude.  And that's a compliment. The West Virginia University offensive coordinator shares positivity with quick strike phr...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Volleyball Coach Jen Greeny Visits (Episode 554)

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She was a top-5 national basketball recruit in high school, but she decided to play volleyball instead.She hired a former professional baseball player...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Golf Coach Sean Covich Visits (Episode 553)

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a storybook season for West Virginia University golf coach Sean Covich.  The Mississippi native, hired to restart the Mountaineer program n...

3 Guys Before The Game - Jordan Lesley Visits (Episode 552)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

His title is West Virginia University Defensive Coordinator, but Jordan Lesley is so much more than a football coach. In this episode, the "Guys" cov...

3 Guys Before The Game - West Virginia University Linebacker Trey Lathan Visits (Episode 551)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Lathan is making news. In his first season at West Virginia University, he left his mark as a rising star on the football field and as a success...

3 Guys Before The Game - Spring Football Recap (Episode 550)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a wrap!  Spring football practice has come to an end for the West Virginia University football team.  Saturday's Gold-Blue Scrimmage was a suc...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Spring Football Game Preview (Episode 549)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to drop the curtain for the WVU football team. The Mountaineers close their month of workouts on Saturday when they play the annual Gold-Bl...

3 Guys Before The Game - Staffing Up (Episode 548)

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's an important time for the West Virginia University athletic department.  The Mountaineer basketball program continues to retool its roster and s...

3 Guys Before The Game - Mark Kellogg Visits (Episode 547)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To say the last year has been a whirlwind for Mark Kellogg would be an understatement.The West Virginia women's basketball coach guided his team to 25...

3 Guys Before The Game - Spring Smorgasboard (Episode 546)

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was a weekend to remember for the West Virginia University baseball team.  The Mountaineers swept No. 16 UCF while sweeping themselves into the na...

3 Guys Before The Game - Spring Fling Football (Episode 545)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Flowers continue to bloom, and the Mountaineer football team continues to blossom. Coach Neal Brown's sixth spring practice season seems to be the mo...

3 Guys Before The Game - Ja'Quay Hubbard Visits (Episode 544)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He wore size 15 shoes when he was in fifth grade!  That was probably a pretty good sign that Ja'Quay Hubbard was going to grow into one big dude. (He...

3 Guys Before The Game - Welcome Home Darian DeVrIes (Episode 543)

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He's here! West Virginia's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries has been formally introduced to Mountaineer Nation. In this episode, the "Guys" shar...

3 Guys Before The Game - Welcome Darian DeVries (Episode 542)

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The official announcement has been made.  West Virginia University has its new head basketball coach.  Now, the big question.  Who is this guy?In t...

3 Guys Before the Game - Darian DeVries to Become Next West Virginia Men's Basketball Coach (Episode 541)

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

3 Guys Before The Game - A Date With Caitlin? (Episode 540)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The West Virginia University women's basketball team has an interesting date on Saturday against Princeton in the NCAA tournament.  A Mountaineer vic...

3 Guys Before The Game - Searching For Mr Right (Episode 539)

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The clock is ticking on the WVU men's basketball coaching search.  When the alarm rings is anyone's guess. West Virginia University Athletic Directo...

3 Guys Before The Game - The Search Begins (Episode 538)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The search has begun for West Virginia's new basketball coach. Athletic Director Wren Baker spoke with reporters on Wednesday to explain his process....

3 Guys Before The Game - Neal Brown Visits (Episode 537)

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neal Brown joins the "Guys" to talk about the sport he coaches and the sport he loves (basketball). The Mountaineer coach gives insight into his revi...

3 Guys Before The Game - TCU Preview (Episode 536)

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One game remains on the home schedule for the West Virginia University basketball team.The Mountaineers host TCU on Wednesday night. The game's tip-of...

3 Guys Before The Game - Texas Tech Preview (Episode 535)

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's late in the college basketball regular season, but there's still one Big 12 team West Virginia University hasn't played. That changes on Saturda...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Hoops - Comeback Calamity (Episode 534)

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was seconds away from being the greatest road comeback in West Virginia University basketball history. Instead, it will only be remembered as heart...

3 Guys Before The Game - Knights - Cyclones - Wildcats - Oh My! (Episode 533)

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did WVU avenge a loss at UCF? What is the weak spot of Iowa State's tremendous defense? What's the recipe to win at Kansas State? Those are just...

3 Guys Before The Game - Erik Stevenson Visits (Episode 532)

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 532 of 3 Guys Before The Game has it all. The "Guys" recap weekend games, preview Tuesday's date against UCF and welcome back last season's l...

3 Guys Before The Game - Baylor Basketball Preview (Episode 531)

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's going to be a busy basketball weekend inside the WVU Coliseum. The No. 24 West Virginia women's team hosts No. 23 Oklahoma in a Big 12 showdown. ...

3 Guys Before The Game - Mess In Texas (Episode 530)

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no reason to pretend. West Virginia's two-game trip to the state of Texas was a mess. The Mountaineers remain winless in road games after los...

3 Guys Before The Game - Texas Two Step (Episode 529)

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a Texas two-step y'all.Both West Virginia University basketball teams play their next two games in the Lone Star State. The WVU men mee...

3 Guys Before The Game - WVU Football GM Drew Fabianich (Episode 528)

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a quiet time for college football teams, right? Uh, actually no. The new world of transfer portal moves and name image likeness (NIL) deals actu...

3 Guys Before The Game - BYBlues (Episode 527)

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mountaineer basketball teams weekend encounter with BYU ended in a draw. The No. 22 WVU women rolled over BYU in Provo, but the WVU men fell to th...

3 Guys Before The Game - Bearcats Bounced - Cougars Coming (Episode 526)

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Things get "catty" on this episode of 3 Guys Before The Game. West Virginia rallied to beat Cincinnati's Bearcats and now prepare for their inagural B...