National Signing Day marks the first step in many high school football players’ journey to the NFL, but this year it also meant the breaking of one woman’s heart.
Four-star wide receiver Jacob Copeland committed to the University of Florida on Wednesday, much to the disappointment of his Alabama-faithful mother, prompting her to walk out of the ceremony as soon as he made his decision.
Momma Copeland, who had been wearing a Roll Tide sweater and a Tennessee Volunteers hat, made her exit live on national TV, leaving Jacob having to explain why she was so upset.
Fortunately, she did later return to give him a hug.