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

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 evaluate the Mountaineers after four games, and answer a series of questions from listeners. 3 Guys returns on Sunday with a special in-studio visit from WVU basketball player Tucker DeVries. 

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 "Guys" reconstruct and analyze West Virginia's 32-28 victory over Kansas and what it means going forward.   Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 game. In this episode, the "Guys" provide a complete analytical breakdown of the matchup. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

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 game and breakdown the most revealing statistics to explan what happened. Listener texts and questions complete the episode. 

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 what their fans consider to be a successful season. In this episode, the "Guys" reveal three massively important keys that will determine who wins and who loses. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 3 Guys returns with a game recap on Sunday. 

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 earned by the Mountaineers. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.  3 Guys returns Thursday with the Backyard Brawl preview. 

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 four encounters. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the game and debate what the game will prove. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 3 Guys returns on Sunday with a recap of the game. 

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 against Penn State.  There are no future games scheduled between the two schools.In this episode, the "Guys" dig into the numbers and explain why the Mountaineers performed poorly. Listener comments and questions complete the show. 

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 enough for the Mountaineers to win?In this episode, the “Guys” present the narrative and numbers of what’s needed for West Virginia to celebrate its first win over the Nittany Lions since 1988.Listener questions and comments complete the episode.

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 the series began in 1904?  The visitors own a 49-9-2 all-time record, and have lost just two of the last 38 meetings. In this episode, the "Guys" dive into key numbers that will play a major role in Saturday's game.  They also taste-test their newest craft beer creation. Listener questions and comments complete the show.