3 Guys Before The Game

College sports no longer have an off-season.West Virginia’s historic run to the College World Series carried the Mountaineers deep into June, while preparations for the 2026-27 athletic year are already underway. Summer workouts have begun, fall camps open in just a few weeks, and the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. In this episode, the “Guys” sit down...

WVU quarterback Michael Hawkins doesn’t command attention with volume. Instead, he exudes something far more powerful — quiet confidence. The former Oklahoma signal caller arrived in Morgantown carrying the expectations that come with being one of the nation’s most coveted high school recruits. After experiencing the realities and challenges of major college football, Hawkins now finds himself in...

The greatest season in West Virginia University baseball history has reached its conclusion.Over the course of four remarkable months, the 2026 Mountaineers accomplished what no team in the previous 134 seasons had ever achieved. They won the program’s first College World Series game, captured the imagination of an entire state and elevated WVU baseball to a level once thought unattainable.The...

The challenge is familiar. The stakes have never been higher.West Virginia’s quest for a national championship took an unexpected turn Sunday when North Carolina handed the Mountaineers a loss that leaves no margin for error. To reach the College World Series championship series, WVU must now win three consecutive elimination games.It’s a scenario that feels remarkably familiar.Just two weeks...

Before anyone had finished settling into their seats in Omaha, West Virginia had already announced its arrival.The Mountaineers made history Friday afternoon by earning the program’s first-ever College World Series victory, defeating a resiliet Troy squad, 7-5, in a game packed with momentum swings, clutch hits and unforgettable moments. From a daring steal of home in the opening inning to...

The dream that once seemed distant is now reality. For the first time in program history, West Virginia has arrived in Omaha. The Mountaineers took the field Thursday at Charles Schwab Field to begin preparations for their College World Series debut, a milestone moment decades in the making. Friday afternoon, WVU opens play against Troy in the first game of the 2026 College World Series. It’s the...

The storybook season for the West Virginia University baseball team is ready for its next chapter. After a historic run through the regular season, NCAA Regional and Super Regional play, the Mountaineers head to Omaha for the first College World Series appearance in school history. WVU opens CWS play Friday afternoon against Troy in a matchup featuring two programs making their College World...

June baseball was once a dream in Morgantown. Now, it’s reality. The most remarkable season in West Virginia baseball history added another unforgettable chapter Monday night when the Mountaineers outlasted Kentucky in extra innings to capture the NCAA Regional Championship. The victory capped a four-day test of endurance, resilience, and belief. Facing elimination and mounting pressure, WVU...

Brodie Kresser’s journey to West Virginia University baseball is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. The Iowa native arrived in Morgantown after a winding path that included a small high school program and junior college baseball, but aggressive recruiting from Mountaineer coach Steve Sabins convinced Kresser that WVU was the perfect fit. Three seasons later, the decision has...

College football’s transformation is complete. Today’s major programs operate with an NFL-style structure, where roster management, personnel evaluation, and player retention have become year-round priorities. The role of general manager is no longer optional — it’s essential. In this episode, the “Guys” take you inside the evolving world of college football with WVU General Manager Chuck Lillie....