Video: Rivals250 WR Jacob Copeland picks Florida to dismay of mother
There were plenty of rumors on Wednesday morning that Rivals250 wide receiver Jacob Copeland might spurn the Florida Gators for another school on his list, which included Tennessee and Alabama. And when he went to announce his choice live on ESPN2 on Wednesday afternoon, the contingent that joined him on screen was wearing a mix of Vols and Tide gear.
But when it came time to announce his choice, Copeland elected to commit and sign with the Gators, all while wearing a a red suit. Shortly after he announced his choice, his mother, wearing an Alabama sweatshirt and a Tennessee hat, got up and walked off camera.
Watch the bizarre scene below.
After interviewing Copeland, the broadcast later cut to a shot of a visibly upset Copeland hugging his mother as the two appeared to reconcile.