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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 did) This fall, Hubbard will play his sixth and final season of college football, and the big guy has big plans for himself and the Mountaineers. In this episode, Hubbard details his climb from super-s…

He's here! West Virginia's new basketball coach, Darian DeVries has been formally introduced to Mountaineer Nation. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on DeVries' opening press conference. The crew also discusses the controversial end of the season for the WVU women's basketball team. Listener questions and comments complete the show.…

The official announcement has been made. West Virginia University has its new head basketball coach. Now, the big question. Who is this guy? In this episode, the "Guys" present a comprehensive reveal of Darian DeVries. What makes him tick? How will his Iowa upbringing mesh with Mountaineer Nation? What are his offensive and defensive philosophies? …

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The West Virginia University women's basketball team has an interesting date on Saturday against Princeton in the NCAA tournament. A Mountaineer victory would propel them into an expected second-round matchup with the Lady Hawkeyes of Iowa and all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark. In this episode, Brad Howe provides an analytical breakdown between…

The clock is ticking on the WVU men's basketball coaching search. When the alarm rings is anyone's guess. West Virginia University Athletic Director Wren Baker is prepared to move quickly. However several candidates are still coaching their teams in the NCAA tournnament. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the search and discuss the…

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor ups the ante and goes all in talking his latest edge-of-your-seat Pike Logan thriller, DEAD MAN'S HAND. DEAD MAN'S HAND: To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intel…

The search has begun for West Virginia's new basketball coach. Athletic Director Wren Baker spoke with reporters on Wednesday to explain his process. He also listed the characteristics he wants from the Mountaineers next head coach. In this episode, the "Guys" review the season and look ahead to the future of WVU basketball. Listener questions and …

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 revised contract with West Virginia University and his team's roster as it prepares for spring practice. Brown also shares his thoughts on the obstacle-filled WVU basketball season and the job of coach Jos…

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-off time has been moved to 7pm from its original 9pm scheduled start. Regardless of what time it is, the Mountaineers are hoping their last time on the home court will produce a victory. A lack of cons…

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 Saturday when the Red Raiders of Texas Tech visit the WVU Coliseum. It's been a successful season for first-year coach Grant McCasland, but the visitors have recently stumbled. The Red Raiders (19-9, 8-7) hav…

It was seconds away from being the greatest road comeback in West Virginia University basketball history. Instead, it will only be remembered as heartbreaking. The Mountaineers valiant attempt to rally from a 25-point second-half deficit was eventually decided in overtime. Kansas State bathed in the victory, while West Virginia was left to think ab…

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 three of the topics discussed in episode 533 of 3 Guys Before The Game. Brad Howe provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Mountaineers success against the Knights, and builds the road map to success …

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 leading scorer Erik Stevenson. Brad, Hoppy and Tony learn about Stevenson's debut season with the Austin Spurs and the transition to professional basketball. Listener texts and comments complete the sho…

#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series, Mark Greaney, unleashes Chaos on the Crew in his latest interview. THE CHAOS AGENT: Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. A car accident in Japan. A drowning in Seoul. A home invasion in B…

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. The Sooners currently lead the league while WVU is tied for third place. The West Virginia men's team is hoping a return home will lead to victory. WVU hosts No. 12 Baylor in a 6pm tip-off. It's the o…

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 losses at Texas and TCU. Now what? In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Cairdi perform a deep-dive into the numbers to explain why the Mountaineers were so thoroughly defeated in both games. The "Guys" als…

In this episode, the Crew shares a drink with one of their favorite authors, Gregg Hurwitz, as they discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, "LONE WOLF." About Lone Wolf: Once a black book government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak left the program, went deep underground, and reinvented himself as someone who will go anywhere, and risk everythi…

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 meet Texas on Saturday and TCU on Monday. The No. 22 West Virginia women play at No. 18 Baylor on Saturday and at TCU on Tuesday night. In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi preview the games and re…

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 actually never stop. West Virginia University football General Manager Drew Fabianich's job is to oversee the new landscape. In this episode, Fabianich joins Brad Howe and Tony Caridi to review the Mountai…

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 the No. 21 Cougars in Morgantown. In this episode, the "Guys" review both games. The analytics may surprise you. Hoppy also distributes customized handkerchefs to Brad and Tony. Listener questions and c…

So you want a glimpse into Nick Petrie's latest Peter Ash thriller? Well, this is The Price You Pay--an hour with The Crew Reviews. For those living under a rock, Nick Petrie is the author of eight novels in the Peter Ash series. His debut, The Drifter, won both the ITW Thriller award and the Barry Award for Best First Novel, and was a finalist for…

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 Big 12 encouter with the Cougars of BYU. Brad Howe and Tony Caridi provide a comprehensive analysis of the two-game feline homestand. What does it all mean? Listener questions and texts complete the sh…

In this episode, Mike and Chris chat with acclaimed screenwriter and bestselling author Terry Hayes about his latest novel, THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST, a decade in the making. About Terry: Terry Hayes is an Australian screenwriter, producer, and novelist, born on October 8, 1951, in Sussex, England. Known for his versatile career, Hayes has made signif…

It was there for the taking. That's the six-word explanation for West Virginia's game last Saturday at Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers were unable to hold-off the Cowboys in the final 90 seconds and lost for the eighth time this season away from the WVU Coliseum. In this episode, the "Guys" present the analytics as to why WVU lost, and preview Wed…

Something has to give. Right? Saturday's game between West Virginia and Oklahoma State will produce a first for one of the teams. WVU (7-12, 2-4) has not won a true road game this season, while the Cowboys (8-11, 0-6) are winless in Big 12 play. In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi preview the game and review what went wrong for the Mountaine…

It was one of those special days inside the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers hard-fought victory over No. 3 Kansas was exactly what the undermanned team needed. It was the consummate team win that allowed West Virginia to earn its second win over a ranked team in a week. So now what? The return of Jesse Edwards will finally give the Mountaineers a fu…

It happened again. The Mountaineer basketball team played a solid first half at Oklahoma, but fell apart in the second half on their way to a 77-63 defeat. It's a theme that has repeated itself several times this season. Things won't get easier for WVU (6-11) as No. 3 Kansas visits the Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. In this episode, Brad Howe and …

The Texas Longhorns last visit to Morgantown as a Big 12 member was not enjoyable for those wearing burnt orange. However, more than 11-thousand fans wearing gold and blue loved the result of Saturday's encounter. The Mountaineers showed massive improvement on defense and rebounding to earn a hard-fought 76-73 victory. In this episode, the "Guys" r…

It's the Last Dance. (Has anyone ever used that title before?) Saturday's game between West Virginia and No. 25 Texas is the last scheduled meeting in Morgantown. The Longhorns depart the Big 12 to join the SEC next season. In this episode, Brad Howe and Tony Caridi preview the game and review Tuesday's loss to Kansas State. The "Guys" also breakdo…

It was a bad weekend for both West Virginia University basketball teams. The good news is that neither squad has time to dwell on their loss. In this episode, the "Guys" review what went wrong on Saturday and look ahead to this week's challenges. Brad Howe explains the key success in Tuesday's men's game against Kansas State. Listener questions and…

Here comes a heater! The WVU basketball team opens Big 12 Conference play Saturday at No. 3 Houston (13-0). The Cougars are one of four nationally ranked teams the Mountaineers will face in their next five games. Yes, things are about to get really challenging for a Mountaineer team that's still without a full roster of players. In this episode, th…