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Jasper Floyd will tell you that prayers are answered. Floyd's prayers to play at a "Power Four" conference school were answered this month when he accepted a scholarship offer from West Virginia. The Florida native will join his North Texas coach Ross Hodge and teammate Brenen Lorient in Morgantown. Floyd's path to Morgantown is a story of persistence and determination. He made two stops at the junior college level before playing at Fairfield and North Texas. In this episode, Floyd shares the story of his journey and goals as a Mountaineer. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025
He hasn't played a game yet for West Virginia University, but Honor Huff has certainly made a memorable first impression. The Brooklyn native, who led the nation in three-point shooting last season, joins the "Guys" for an entertaining and informative conversation. The Tennesee-Chatanooga transfer explains his frenetic recruitment once entering the transfer portal and why he chose WVU. It's an insightful and fun visit with a key member of WVU's new class of recruits. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025
There really isn't an offseason in college football and basketball. The games may be over for now, but roster movement has become a season of its own. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss roster changes for WVU football and basketball along with revenue- sharing plans and NIL opportunities for college athletes. Listener comments and questions complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025
History is being made when it comes to the rosters of college football teams. Coaches are being asked to reduce their roster to 105 to meet the House Settlement requirement. That means some players must unexpectedly find a new school. Meanwhile, the roster is slowly growing for the new WVU men's basketball coach, Ross Hodge. In this episode, the "Guys" debate the "new world" of roster management and provide analytics on the new basketball commits. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025
The 24th men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history is on the job. Ross Hodge was formally introduced on Thursday morning. He shared his thoughts and philosophy on the game of basketball and his future vision of the WVU program. In this episode, the "Guys" share their thoughts on the Hodge press conference and what it means for Mountaineer Nation.
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025
It has been 17 years since Rich Rodriguez coached on Mountaineer Field with fans in the stands. That streak will end on Saturday when the Mountaineers collide in the Gold & Blue Showcase. It will give Rodriguez and staff a final chance to evaluate the roster. It's also the last chance for players to shine before the roster is reduced. New rules will allow for just 105 roster spots starting next season. That's a reduction of about 20 players from the current system. In this episode, Brad and Tony talk with Coach Rodriguez about the current state of the program and changes that will be made in the next several months. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025
The search is over. Ross Hodge, the current head coach at North Texas, will become the 24th head men's basketball coach in West Virginia University history. The 44-year-old Hodge, a Dallas native, will arrive in Morgantown once the season is complete for the Mean Green, who are in the Final Four of the NIT. In seven seasons as a head coach, Hodge has won 80% of his games. His current squad is 27-8 heading into next week's NIT semifinal game against UC Irvine. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the hire and dig into the analytics of what WVU basketball will look like under Hodge. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025
College basketball's coaching carousel is rolling. WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker will make the decision on who will serve as the Mountaineers new head coach. Candidates are being vetted, and formal interviews have begun. Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the hiring of Darian DeVries who unexpectedly resigned last week. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss possible coaching scenarios and preview the WVU women's NCAA tournament game against North Carolina. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025
The clock is on AGAIN for West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker. The search to find a replacement for Darian DeVries is Baker's fifth (basketball and football) in the last 24 months. That likely means this won't be a long search. There's a built-in familiarity with candidates since only 51 weeks have passed since Baker last went to the market for a new men's coach. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the impact of DeVries' departure and the future of WVU basketball. Listener questions and texts complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025
Emergency podcast with reaction to Darian DeVries' departure to Indiana.
Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025
Initial disbelief has become anger for Mountaineer Nation. The NCAA selection committee's snub of West Virginia's basketball team has become a national story. The sounds of discontent will soon be squelched by cheering when tournament games begin, but WVU's tournament denial will forever be a scar for Mountaineer fans. In this episode, the "Guys" vent their frustration with a series of facts and figures that make the committee's decision even more head-shaking. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025
It was a poor performance when it mattered the most. West Virginia's elimination from the Big 12 Conference Championship was both surprising and deflating. A Mountaineer team that defied expectations all season suddenly lost its swagger. Now what? The good news is that WVU will still receive an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The question is whether they can rediscover their winning ways before opening play next week. In this episode, Brad and Tony dissect the game against Colorado and look ahead to the NCAA tournament. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025
An improbable season continues to get better for the West Virginia University basketball team. The Mountaineers, picked 13th in the Big 12 preseason poll, have received an opening-round bye in this week's Big 12 Championship in Kansas City. West Virginia earned the bye with a 72-65 win over UCF and Colorado's 76-56 victory over TCU. WVU is seeded 8th and will meet the winner of the TCU-Colorado rematch in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the victory over the Knights and preview the Big 12 tournament. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025
The Mountaineer basketball team will try to close a memorable regular season with a victory on Saturday against UCF. A win would galvanize an already likely at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. The outcome will also determine WVU's seeding in next week's Big 12 Championship in Kansas City. In this episode, the "Guys" recap the victory at Utah and preview Saturday's sold-out game against UCF. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025
The Mountaineer basketball team hopes its defense and offense will travel. WVU departs on a regular-season-ending road trip Friday with games at BYU and Utah. Will the lock-down defense and hot shooting displayed in its win over TCU come along for the ride? In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into the victory over the Horned Frogs and preview Saturday's date at BYU. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025
The schedule is getting smaller and the games are getting bigger for the Mountaineer basketball team. With four games to play, WVU needs at least two victories to maintain its NCAA tournament chances. The next challenge is Tuesday when the Mountaineers host TCU. The Horned Frogs beat West Virginia 65-60 in Fort Worth earlier this month. TCU shot 23 free throws to WVU's five attempts. In this episode, the "Guys" preview Tuesday's game and recap Saturday's loss in Lubbock to Texas Tech. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025
A season-sweep over the Cincinnati Bearcats is exactly what the Mountaineer basketball team needed. West Virginia's second-half rally enhances the WVU resume and provides much-needed momentum before playing at No. 9 Texas Tech on Saturday afternoon. In this episode, the "Guys" present a detailed breakdown of the victory over Cincinnati and preview the matchup against the Red Raiders. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025
It's bounce-back time again for the WVU basketball team. Saturday's loss at Baylor was another oh-so-close result that ended in defeat. In this episode, the "Guys" recap Saturday's trip to Waco and preview Wednesday's massively important date at home against Cincinnati. Listener texts and comments are featured in Textual Healing.
Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025
It's back to Texas again for the Mountaineer basketball team. (Yes, again!) West Virginia plays its first and only regular season game against Baylor on Saturday in Waco. It's a big game and a big challenge for the Mountaineers. Baylor is 11-1 at home this season. In this episode, the "Guys" preview the matchup with the Bears and recap Tuesday's loss to BYU. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025
Challenge number one from the Utah delegation of the Big 12 Conference went well for the WVU basketball team. The Mountaineers 72-61 victory over visiting Utah before a sold-out crowd was memorable. It not only gave WVU its first ever victory over Utah, it also evened its Big 12 record at 6-6 with eight league games remaining. The next challenge comes Tuesday when BYU visits the Coliseum for the first time. In this episode, Brad and Tony review Saturday's win and give an analytical preview of the BYU matchup. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025
It's bounce-back time, once again, for the Mountaineer basketball team. Wednesday's loss at TCU was West Virginia's fourth loss in five games. The 65-60 setback to the Horned Frogs will be long remembered for the disparity in free throw attempts. TCU attempted 23 while the Mountaineers took just five. Despite attempting 19 shots, Big 12 leading scorer Javon Small never took a free throw. In this episode, the "Guys" review the game and look ahead to Saturday's sold-out home date against Utah. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025
The skid is over for the West Virginia University basketball team. Sunday's victory at Cincinnati snapped a three-game losing skid, and gave WVU more Big 12 road victories than it had in the previous three years combined. (Yeah!) The Mountaineers will try for another league road win on Wednesday when they visit TCU. In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep in Sunday's game and preview the first of two regular season encounters with the Horned Frogs. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025
The last six weeks have been a blur for Rich Rodriguez. The Mountaineer head coach hired a new staff, retooled his roster and started preparations for spring practice. Despite the whirlwind, Rodriguez is at peace and content. In this episode, Coach Rod shares his thoughts with the "Guys" about coming home and reflects on his first tenure at WVU while looking toward the future. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
The West Virginia University basketball team has lost consecutive games for the first time this season. Now what? WVU's nationally ranked defense has struggled in back-to-back losses to Arizona State and Kansas State. Can the Mountaineers rediscover their defensive tenacity and shooting stroke? They'll certainly need them on Wednesday when No. 6 Houston visits the WVU Coliseum. In this episode, the "Guys" deep-dive into the analytics against Kansas State and preview the Houston game. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025
It's been a memorable week for the No. 23 West Virginia basketball team. The Mountaineers recorded a memory-searing victory over No. 2 Iowa State on Jerry West Day, and then suffered a suprising loss at home to Arizona State. On Saturday they'll have an opportunity to return to their winning ways at Kansas State. The Wildcats have struggled in the Big 12 but have the talent to be dangerous. In this episode, the "Guys" recap the loss to Arizona State and preview the matchup with Kansas State. Listener questions and texts complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025
It could not have been scripted any better. Jerry West Day inside the WVU Coliseum produced a memory that will not be forgotten by Mountaineer Nation. West Virginia's victory over No. 2 Iowa State provided the perfect exclamation point on a day that honored its greatest player. In this episode, the "Guys" explain how WVU orchestrated the victory and preview Tuesday's game against Arizona State. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025
The biggest challenge of the season awaits the West Virginia University basketball team. The Mountaineers, fresh off a game at No. 10 Houston, host No. 2 Iowa State on Saturday inside the WVU Coliseum. It's another opportunity for an upset victory for a WVU team that's already defied the odds in wins over No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 23 Arizona and No. 7 Kansas. In this episode, the "Guys" recap the Colorado-Houston road trip and preview Saturday's date with the Cyclones. Listener questions and texts complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025
It's time for an extended road trip for the No. 21 West Virginia men's basketball team. The Mountaineers play in Colorado on Sunday and visit No. 12 Houston next Wednesday. In this episode, the "Guys" recap WVU's loss to Arizona and preview the next two games. The crew also chat about the No. 17 West Virginia women's victory at Texas Tech and the new additions to the WVU football program. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025
The surprising season of West Virginia's basketball team continues to produce even more surprises. On Monday, WVU was ranked in the Top-25 for the first time this season. That's an amazing accomplishment for a team that did not return a single player from last season's squad. Saturday's win over Oklahoma State was another example of tenacious defense and timely shooting. Next up, a rematch with the Arizona Wildcats. West Virginia defeated Arizona in overtime in a non-conference game in November. This one will count and the 'Cats will be looking for revenge. In this episode, the "Guys" breakdown the analytics to Saturday's win and preview Tuesday's game. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025
The glow of Tuesday’s win at No. 7 Kansas continues for the Mountaineer men’s basketball team, but one big victory doesn’t make a season. In this episode, the “Guys” reflect on the historic win over the Jayhawks and preview Saturday’s Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma State. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025
It's that great stretch of days between Christmas and New Year's Day. Chances are you're not sure what day it is and that's perfectly fine. We do know that the bowl season continues and the conference basketball season is ready to begin. Yeah! In this episode, the "Guys" wander around the sports world (shocker) and look ahead to West Virginia's Big 12 opener next week at No. 7 Kansas. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2024
The transition within the West Virginia University football program is happening quickly. Notable names from last season's team have entered the transfer portal. Meanwhile, weekend recruiting visits have led to the first commitments for coach Rich Rodriguez. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the new world of roster management and recap Sunday's basketball victory over Mercyhurst. Listener questions and comments complete the episode.
Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024
The season is now officially over for the Mountaineer football team. Tuesday's bowl loss to Memphis displayed great effort by WVU, but also showed why the team finished with a losing record. The season-long struggles of the Mountaineer pass defense led to its demise against the Tigers. So now what? There's little time to waste for a massuve roster rebuild that begins immediately for new coach Rich Rodriguez. In this episode, the "Guys" analyze the bowl game and look ahead to Sunday's WVU basketball game. Oh yeah, they also talk with Hoppy about his own major announcement. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
The Mountaineer football team closes the 2024 season in the Scooters Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday. The question is what Mountaineer teams shows up? Neal Brown's termination and Rich Rodriguez's hiring sent the program into a transition period. Will the Mountaineers be ready to perform mentally and physcially with all the questions surrounding their futures? In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the game and look back at Friday's formal introduction of Rich Rodriguez. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024
Yes, you can go home again. Rich Rodriguez will be formally introduced during a press conference Friday afternoon at the WVU Coliseum. The rehiring of the Marion County native is drawing national attention and interest. Former Mountaineer and current ESPN analyst Pat McAfee will host his daily program from the Coliseum. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss Rodriguez's return and what it means to the WVU football program. Listener texts and questions complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024
Mountaineer football and basketball continue to make news. The basketball team's success is quite public, the search for a new head football coach is very private. In this episode, the "Guys" update the search news and analyze Friday's basketball victory over Georgetown. The crew also previews Tuesday's game against North Carolina Central. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024
It's a busy time for the West Virginia University Athletic Department. Behind the scenes, the search is on for a new football coach. Exactly who and when the choice will be announced is an unknown. Publicly, WVU's men's basketball team returns to action Friday against former Big East rival Georgetown. It will be the Mountaineers first game since defeating two ranked teams last week at the Battle 4 Atlantis. In this episode, the "Guys" provide their perspective on the football coaching search and share the key analytics on the matchup with the Hoyas. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
The search is on for Neal Brown's replacement at West Virginia University. Sunday's announcement to terminate Brown after six seasons puts WVU on the clock to find a new head coach and attempt to salvage its recruiting class. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss Brown's tenure and the inexact science of hiring a football coach. 3 Guys returns on Thursday with a preview of West Virginia's basketball game against Georgetown and an update on the football coaching search.
Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024
The Mountaineer football regular season is complete. The team's final game was a listless 52-15 loss to Texas Tech. Now what? Meanwhile, the WVU basketball team has caught the college hoops world's eye with victories over No. 3 Gonzaga and No. 24 Arizona. In this episode, the "Guys" discuss the Mountaineer football situation and dig into the analytics of the WVU basketball team. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024
It was a Senior Day to remember for the Mountaineer football team. WVU not only defeated UCF 31-21, but earned bowl eligibility. The final home game included big plays and clean football. West Virginia committed just two penalties and had no turnovers. The Mountaineers (6-5, 5-3) will close the season Saturday at Texas Tech. The jumbled conference standings have four teams tied for first place and five teams, including West Virginia, tied for second place. In this episode, the "Guys" dig into the analytics of Saturday's win and look ahead to the final game of the regular season. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2024
And then there was one. Just one home game remains on the Mountaineer football team's schedule. The outcome of Saturday's date against UCF will determine whether WVU will have a chance at a winning regular season record. Both teams enter the contest with more questions than answers. UCF is 4-6, but remains one of the nation's best rushing teams. The Mountaineers are the definition of inconsistency. You just don't know what you'll see. Add to the mix, the potential of poor weather and Saturday's game remains cloudy in many ways. In this episode, the "Guys" preview the matchup with the Knights and review Wednesday's basketball victory over Iona. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
It was a disappointing weekend for West Virginia's football and men's basketball teams. A Backyard Brawl loss and a home defeat to the Baylor Bears left Mountaineer Nation in a state of disappointment. In this episode, the "Guys" dig deep into the numbers to explain why the Mountaineers stumbled. Listener questions and comments complete the show.
Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2024
'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.
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024
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.
Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024
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