One of the biggest stories from National Signing Day was four-star wide receiver Jacob Copeland, who picked Florida over Alabama and Tennessee on Wednesday. However, the story was less about Copeland's actual decision and more about that his mom, decked out in Alabama and Tennessee gear, walked off on live television right after Copeland made the announcement.
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While Copeland and his mother eventually hugged it out afterwards, the awkward moment led to ESPN's Rod Gilmore blasting the decision to walk off during the announcement.
Harsh. https://t.co/ja0UKskTEa
— Jason Hall (@JasonHall__) February 7, 2018
"That's just wrong," Gillmore said. "It is not about the parents and the sooner they figure that out the better off everyone will be. That was just ridiculous. Quite sad to be honest with you and the young man deserves better than that."
Copeland was eventually able to explain his side of the story, saying that there was nothing malicious in his mother's actions and that it was all with her usual personality.
What my mama did today was hilarious 😂 if you knew her personally that’s her job. PUT ON A SHOW! 🤦🏾♂️😂😂
— Jacob Copeland (@JCope1era) February 7, 2018
Hey, if he didn't have a problem with it — it was his moment, after all — then who are we to say anything different?
