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

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.  Oh yeah, don't forget a women's soccer NCAA tournament game at Kentucky along with a men's soccer Sun Belt Conference championship game against Marshall.  Did we mention the No. 15 Mountaineer women's basketball game against Texas A&M.  Like we said, there's a ton of stuff in the world of the Mountaineers. In this episode, the "Guys" share their insights on the weekend activity and give the recipe for success. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 

It was a winning weekend for the Mountaineers.  Yeah!The WVU football and basketball teams each earned victories.  Coach Darian DeVries' team used an explosive start to defeat UMass.  The WVU women's team forced a head-spinning 44 turnovers in a rout of Niagara, while the Mountaineer football team used its defense and special teams to dispatch Cincinnati. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the numbers that led to the victories. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

'Tis the season for college football and basketball.  That means the "Guys" present a double preview for this weekend's activity. Brad, Hoppy and Tony breakdown the key metrics for the Mountaineer football team when they meet Cincinnati, and analyze the analytics for the WVU basketball game against UMass. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 3 Guys returns on Sunday with a recap of the weekend action. 

If first impressions leave lasting impressions then Darian DeVries' debut as West Virginia basketball coach won't soon be forgotten. The rebuilt Mountaineers strangled visiting Robert Morris 87-59 in a game that wasn't that close.  West Virginia scored 21 unanswered points to start the game, and ended any hopes Robert Morris had of upsetting the Mountaineers.In this episode, Brad and Tony analyze the game and explain how and why WVU was so efficient. The "Guys" return Thursday with a preview of Friday's game against UMass and Saturday's football game at Cincinnati. 

It's been a busy bye week in Morgantown for the Mountaineers.  Tuesday's announcment that Jeff Koonz will become defensive coordinator for the remaining four games was unexpected. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the decision and what it means.  The crew also previews the upcoming basketball season.  The Mountaineers formally begin the Darian DeVries era on Monday against Robert Morris. 3 Guys returns Tuesday with a basketball recap and early look at next week's football game at Cincinnati. 

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 win Saturday night at Arizona. The victory snaps a two-game skid, and sends the Mountaineers into the final month of the regular season with a boost of confidence. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the key plays in the victory and reveal the analytics that paved the way to victory. Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 3 Guys returns Thursday with a preview of the WVU basketball season opener. 

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 Mountaineers play their first ever Big 12 game against Arizona on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have failed to reach their preseason expectations and are dealing with significant injuries. The Mountaineers could be without quarterback Garrett Greene and left tackle Wyatt Milum.  Running back Jaheim White is also questionable after missing the second half of last week's loss to Kansas State. In this episode, the "Guys" dive deep into the numbers to reveal what it will take for a Mountaineer victory. Listener questions and comments complete the show.  

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 lost three offensive starters to head injuries. That trio (Wyatt Milum, Garrett Greene and Jahiem White) join a list of other injured Mountaineers.It leaves WVU with more questions than answers as it prepares for next Saturday's game at Arizona. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the game and share listener questions and comments. 

Hit the lights. West Virginia's Saturday night football schedule continues when No. 17 Kansas State visits Morgantown this weekend. It will be the Mountaineers' seventh game of the season and fourth against a nationally ranked team.  So far, WVU (3-3) has lost in each opportunity against a ranked foe.Kansas State arrives after a dramatic win at Colorado, while the Mountaineers try to rebound after a mistake-filled loss to No. 9 Iowa State. In this episode, the "Guys" dive into the numbers to break down the matchup.  Listener questions and comments complete the episode. 

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 to hand visiting No. 11 Iowa State its first loss of the season.  Instead, the Mountaineers are left thinking about the one that got away.  A missed field goal, two interceptions and a blown defensive coverage paved the way for a 28-16 victory. In this episode, the "Guys" review the game and reveal the highly unusual statistics. Listener questions and comments complete the show. 3 Guys returns on Thursday with a preview of Saturday's game against No. 18 Kansas State.