If you’ve seen the video, you know the answer. The star wide receiver chose the blue University of Florida Gators hat and his mother, Betty Copeland, was having none of it.
She got up, grabbed her purse and left the letter of intent signing at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida, Sports Illustrated reported.
Jacob Copeland's mother — in an Alabama sweater and Tennessee hat — just got up and left after he announced he was going to Florida pic.twitter.com/tOZHnZeamv
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 7, 2018
Copeland said during an interview he didn't know why his mother left, but that they discussed the choices and he went with his heart, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
Copeland's mother eventually returned and did her part of the signing before leaving again, CBS Sports reported. She returned again and gave him a hug as he cried.
Mom came back... pic.twitter.com/VNKrVdDiue
— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) February 7, 2018
Copeland took to Twitter and said it was part of his mother’s personality and she just “put on a show.”
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
Copeland had 32 offers from schools before National Signing day, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
Never thought I’ll live to see this moment. Everything I’ve been through in life came back to me at this moment. I’m truly blessed because God makes no mistakes. I just can’t thank him enough for what he has done for me over the 18 years of my life. 🙏🏾❤️ #GoGators #TearsOfJoy pic.twitter.com/voY9SFpzG8
— Jacob Copeland 🇭🇹 (@JCope1era) February 8, 2018
I give one promise to “GatorNation” I will not let the swamp down‼️🐊💯 #GoGators pic.twitter.com/oQB8CRSOX0
— Jacob Copeland 🇭🇹 (@JCope1era) February 8, 2018
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