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 Mountaineer football team. For the second consecutive week, WVU was involved in a double-digit rally in the final five minutes of play. This time the celebration belonged to West Virginia. In this episode, the…

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 after their first three games. Saturday's game gives both teams an opportunity for a fresh start. The winner will gain their balance at 2-2 while the loser will drop to a painful 1-3 record. Yep, it's a BIG …

The Backyard Brawl delivered. The 107th encounter was everything it's supposed to be - dramatic, emotional and physical. It was also massively disappointing for the WVU football team. A 10-point lead evaporated in the final five minutes to give Pitt the victory and the Mountaineers an unforgettable defeat. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the ga…

You can make a strong argument that rivalries are the heartbeat of college sports. This Saturday in Pittsburgh, one of the truly great college football rivalry games will be played as West Virginia and Pitt meet in the 107th Backyard Brawl. It's only the third game of the season, but this game will go a long way in defining which team will have wha…

According to the Business Standard, "They might knock on your door on a late wintry night. You may see them approaching your car while you are waiting at the signal or a gas station. It might seem like they need help or they might just stand still for no reason. These children do not look threatening. They would want to get in your house or your ca…

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 week's Backyard Brawl. But before talking about the Panthers, there is still much to discuss about WVU's 49-14 victory over UAlbany. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts and present the grades …

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 Mountaineers are a heavy favorite to roll over visiting UAlbany on Saturday night in Morgantown. West Virginia is 21-0 all-time against FCS schools, and has outscored them by a combined 243-34 in the last fou…

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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 by WVU, but they failed to deliver. As a result, the Mountaineers will open the season for the second consecutive year with a loss to the Nittany Lions. The defeat drops WVU to 9-50-2 all-time agains…

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. The Nittany Lions will be playing in Morgantown for the first time since 1992. Oddsmakers say Penn State wins, but much has changed within the WVU program since last season’s meeting. Will it be enou…

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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. The Nittany Lions first visit to Morgantown since 1992 has been the topic of conversation for months. Now, the big question. Can WVU upset a Penn State program that has dominated the Mountaineers since th…

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 bigger buzz of anticipation than traditional season openers. In this episode, the "Guys" focus on the unknowns that both West Virginia and Penn State will bring into the game. New coordinators will call th…

It's Week Zero in college football. Yeah! However, there are only four FBS games, which means almost every school, including WVU, will nervously twiddle their thumbs waiting for their chance to play next week. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the annual "weird" week when training camp ends and school begins. Listener questions and comments compl…

It's an episode that will make you think. The "Guys" continue their Over/Under predictions for the 2024 season with some interesting scenarios involving quarterback Garrett Greene and tight end Kole Taylor. The crew also dives deep into secondary pass deflections. Was Beanie Bishop's total from 2023 an aberration or a new standard? Brad, Hoppy and …

What's the opposite of scary ghost stories? Well, not scary ghost stories! This week Bob went scouring the internet (mostly Reddit) to try and track down ghost stories that are not about demonic activity, or poltergeist activity. Stories of grandma's baked bread smells popping up when no one's cooking, hello's in dreams, and of course warnings from…

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 thought (guess) about what the upcoming season will bring. In this episode, the "Guys" begin their annual over-under predictions for the Mountaineer football team. Brad, Hoppy and Tony offer their thoughts o…

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 season with a new vibe surrounding the Gold and Blue. That's what a nine-win season and bowl victory will do for you. Optimism is the new theme as WVU prepares for a 2024 season that will include an opening g…

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Garrett Greene is ready! West Virginia University's starting quarterback formally begins his final season in Morgantown this week. His ascension into one of the nation's best has been a story of perseverance and maturity. His last chapter at WVU is about to be written. In this episode, Greene joins the "Guys" to recap his summer and preview the 202…

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 who retired after a record-setting season. Now what for Mountaineer baseball? Hopefully, more of the same. Sabins has been instrumental in recruiting and day-to-day operations of the program. And, althou…

So you wanna be an athletic director. Really? Why? The role of college athletic director has never been challenging. That’s because unprecedented change is happening on a daily basis. The transition from amatuer student athletes to professional college athletes is here. Exactly what the evolving landscape will look like remains a massive unknown. I…

According to the Cryptid Wiki, "During the early 1970s, something horrible stalked the small town of Enfield, Illinois. Although Illinois is already home to phenomena such as strange lights, phantom black panthers, and Thunderbirds, something even stranger briefly haunted the people of this town. On April 25th, 1973, Henry McDaniel was among the fi…

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 just too long. So through the magic of digitial editing, we broke the show into two unique segments. Our last episode was all Joz, while this episode is ALL Textual Healing. It's been a month since we had…

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 Jozwiak joins 3 Guys to talk WVU football and his highly successful fundraiser for WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. That three-day event takes place next week and includes a golf tournament, a bowling …

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 operating at full speed. He has completely retooled the roster, and hired a coaching staff. The good news is that he likes what he has built. And, oh yeah, he can finally just coach his team. Fortunate…

This week was case of tiny bits of lore, but an interesting discussion. Meet the Ajatar, a snake woman from Finnish Folklore that spreads disease and lures hunters to their death. Not a lot is known about her, but the little bit we did find out is worth some interesting discussion. We also talk about the Vatican's 50 miles worth of archival evidenc…

Bob has noticed an interesting trend in his early streams on his Twitch channel. A small surge of viewers from Ecuador and Chile! So, what better way to reward than doing an episode about a piece of spooky folklore from their neck of the woods. Meet the Pishtaco. Not to be confused with a fish taco, the pishtaco is a strange vampiric creature who l…

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 lived in England, Bangkok and Australia. Those life-experiences give him a unique and special perspective as he prepares for his junior season at WVU. In this Summer Series episode, Brad Howe and Tony Car…

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 and Tony Caridi are joined by former WVU basketball coach John Beilien, Houston Rockets Director of Scouting Chris Wallace, WVU Hall of Fame member Willie Akers, Metronews' Jeff Jenkins and WVU Director …

Meet Dea, a toy designer who is one part a fan of bananas, and one part a fan of crocodiles. This interest lead her to create a convention icon known as the Crocoana . Why are we interviewing a toy maker? Well, coming soon is the Colossal Mothmanana. One part Mothman, one part banana, and one part crocodile. We talk to Dea about her background in t…

He's back! Nathan Adrian has returned to Morgantown after another successful season playing professionally in Italy. The former Mountaineer standout and 3 Guys co-host recaps his season in Italy's highest division. He also shares his insight on his continued development as a player and his future plans. Listener questions and comments complete the …

According to Allthatinteresting.com, "According to centuries-old Filipino folklore, the aswang combines the most terrifying traits of vampires, were-beasts, and witches into a single monster that inspires unparalleled fear to this day." So what we have here is a sort of distant relative of Count Panek. It's a strange creature out of the Filipino fo…

Chad Scott is a different dude. And that's a compliment. The West Virginia University offensive coordinator shares positivity with quick strike phrases, that are validated by how he lives his life. In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into Scott's philosophy both on and off the field. It's a wonderful combination of stories and insight into his fiv…

What is the opposite of a yes deer? A Not Deer. *ba dum tis*. According to the Cryptid Wiki, "The Not Deer is a creature said to inhabit the Appalachian Mountains with most sightings being in the state of Tennessee." If you look at the common trends in the paranormal, a lot have to do with the high strange in the Appalachia areas. Specifically righ…

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, who never played volleyball, to join her first coaching staff. Jen Greeny, West Virginia's new volleyball coach, has made some surprising decisions during her carrer and they've all worked fantasti…

It's been a storybook season for West Virginia University golf coach Sean Covich. The Mississippi native, hired to restart the Mountaineer program nine years ago, has guided his squad to the championship round of the NCAA tournament. It's just the second time in school history that a Mountaineer golf team has reached this round. The only other time…

According to Yokai.com, "A terror from Western Japan, ushi oni is a class of monster that lives near water. The name literally means “ox demon,” and it refers to a number of different monsters with bovine traits. Most Ushi oni resemble an ox from the head up and a demonic horror below. Many variations are known to exist; the body of an ox with a he…

His title is West Virginia University Defensive Coordinator, but Jordan Lesley is so much more than a football coach. In this episode, the "Guys" cover a wide range of topics with Jordan ranging from football to deep sea fishing, and the perfect white chicken chili recipe. It's a classic 3 Guys with more than a few expected bends and turns.…

According to Galnet, "Walking Sam is an ancient being, according to Native American lore, tied in closely with spiritual beings known as the "Stick Indians." Stick Indians are the shadow people or dWark people. Even in childhood, children hear legends of these dark forces, demonic presences that will stalk reservations and try to lure unsuspecting …

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 successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Trey visits the "Guys" to talk about his debut season and the future of WVU football. He also talks about his post-football future and aspirations in the business wor…

Wisconsin is the home to many things. Beer, cheese, and cheese curds to name a few. However, what if I was to tell you that there was some dark lore going on in that dairy state. In the small mining town of Mineral Point, there was reports of people dressing like vampires running around scarring the public. However, one case in particular was a bit…

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 success. There was a big crowd, great weather, celebrity coaches, and most importantly, NO injuries. In this episode, Brad and Tony recap the game and respond to listener questions and comments.…

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-Blue Spring Football game. In this episode, the "Guys" preview the game and discuss what makes a successful spring game. The crew also give an analytical scouting report on new WVU basketball recruit, To…

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It's an important time for the West Virginia University athletic department. The Mountaineer basketball program continues to retool its roster and staff, while the football team prepares to close spring practice on Saturday with the Gold and Blue scrimmage. In addition, all WVU coaches are anxious about the closing of the Transfer Portal, which tak…

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 wins in his inaugural season, and came close to a stunning victory over No. 1 seed Iowa. In this episode, Kellogg joins the "Guys" to review the season and look ahead to the next step within the WVU…

It was a weekend to remember for the West Virginia University baseball team. The Mountaineers swept No. 16 UCF while sweeping themselves into the national rankings. WVU is No. 22 in this week's D1 Baseball.com poll. In this episode, the "Guys" recap the weekend baseball action, update WVU basketball additions and talk Mountaineer football. Listener…

Stop me if you heard this one before...guy picks up young lady walking down a dark road. She needs a ride. She gets in, is awfully quiet, and asks to be dropped off at a cemetery. She gets out, and vanishes. Looking in the backseat, the driver sees she left her scarf. Tracking down where he thought she lived? Turns out she has been dead for 10 year…

Flowers continue to bloom, and the Mountaineer football team continues to blossom. Coach Neal Brown's sixth spring practice season seems to be the most efficient and productive since his arrival. It's an opportunity for key contributors to refine their technique, and for newcomers to adjust to their new surroundings. In this episode, the "Guys" dis…