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

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, Toby Okani. What will he bring to the WVU roster? Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 takes place on May 1.  Once the portal closes, coaches will finally have a good idea of their roster for the coming season.  In this episode, the "Guys" discuss a series of topics ranging from basketball and football to Monday's special guest visit by John Beilein at the annual Mountaineer Athletic Club scholarship dinner in Charleston. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 women's program. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 questions and comments complete the episode. 3 Guys returns on Thursday with a special guest visit from WVU women's basketball coach Mark Kellogg. 

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" discuss each position and the realistic expectations for those units in the upcoming season. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

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-sized kid to grown man and how athletics have opened countless opportunities.  Listener comments and questions complete the show. 

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? What will WVU basketball look like in the future?The answers to those questions plus listener comments come your way in episode 542. 

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 Mountaineers and the Tigers.  Brad says a date with Caitlin isn't guaranteed.  The Tigers (25-4) will present challenges on both offense and defense. The "Guys" also discuss the ongoing search for a new WVU men's basketball coach. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

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 WVU women's NCAA tournament pairing against Princeton. Listener questions and comments complete the show.