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3 Guys Before The Game – WVU Football Rests – WVU Basketball Tips Off (Episode 751)


For one Mountaineer team, it’s time to catch its breath. For another, it’s time to get started.

After eight consecutive weeks of football, West Virginia has reached a much-needed bye week. The Mountaineers can finally rest, regroup and prepare for the final stretch of the regular season.

They’ll also have an opportunity to scout their next opponent. Texas Tech hosts Arizona on Saturday before welcoming WVU to Lubbock the following weekend.

But while the football schedule pauses, the conversation about the program’s future continues. Player retention has emerged as a significant topic during the break, underscoring the challenges of building and maintaining a roster in today’s rapidly changing college football landscape.

Meanwhile, a new season is about to begin on the hardwood.

West Virginia opens its campaign Monday night against Niagara at Hope Coliseum, bringing fresh expectations and the excitement of a new beginning.

In this episode, the “Guys” examine the final stretch of the football season, discuss the growing importance of player retention and preview the basketball opener against the Purple Eagles.

Brad Howe digs into the numbers with Spreads on Stats, while Hoppy Kercheval delivers his thought-provoking Obvious Observations.

Listener questions and comments complete the episode with Textual Healing. 3 Guys Before The Game is sponsored by – Jan Dils Attorneys at Law,  GoMart, Lou Wendell Marine Sales, Tudor’s Biscuit World  and Conley CPA Group.

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