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WVU defensive end Ezekiel Rose explains his role in two unexpected moments

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – When West Virginia defensive end Reese Donahue proposed to girlfriend Sarah Moore at the 50-yard-line following the Mountaineers 38-22 win over Kansas, the emotions were obvious in every photo snapped.

Donahue is nervous, but pleased. Moore is shocked, but overjoyed. And no one looks happier than Ezekiel Rose.

Hold up.

Why the heck was a third party more fired-up about the proposal than the actual couple involved?

“I was just excited to see him propose. I’ve never seen it happen in person,” Rose explained. “It was just an exciting feeling for me, too.