The host of a popular West Virginia Mountaineers podcast traveled to Provo ahead of the Mountaineers’ 38-24 loss to BYU on Saturday and had his life changed.

Paul Rockel, the host of “Locked On West Virginia,” visited Utah on a trip organized by Explore Utah Valley. He livestreamed on YouTube on Friday before the game and recapped his visit.

Rockel, also known as “Mountaineer Paul,” stopped by LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYUtv Sports Nation, Sundance Resort and several Provo restaurants.

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“Overall, guys, the point is Provo is a place where there’s more to do than just go to a football game. It’s literally a place where people love yo

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