Mom walks out after son Jacob Copeland commits to Florida | ESPN

No. 40 overall prospect Jacob Copeland breaks down his decision to commit to the University of Florida and why his mom walked out after the announcement.

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[quiltqueen]

ESPN needs to tell the WHOLE story, not just the part that makes her look bad. Keeping your son away from gang affiliation in FL was an EXCELLENT reason to be upset about his decision.

[jennacrawford]

The man who comes to sit beside him and put a hand on his shoulder ♥️

[eldon]

I wish I would have had the strength to make my own decision on signing day. To this day I regret not going where I wanted. Respect to this man.

[mathdaddy]

It's up to him where he wants to go. His mom should support him wherever he goes. I feel so bad for this kid. Be proud that your boy made it to college. That is an accomplishment in itself. I have to add this in: Mom said Florida has all his gangster friends there so that was why she got upset. Thanks for suggesting to add that in, Hitchcock.

[gayaf]

Y’all know his feelings are hurt about his mother leaving and y’all immediately pressed him with questions about it 10 seconds later. Chill.

[andrewkelly]

Why did this just pop up in my recommendation after a YEAR

[rwbnr]

Knowing the back to this story now. I understood why she left

[zurimapp]

I’m so sorry for that young man, you don’t abandon your family especially on national television where everyone is looking. If you’re disappointed handle that afterwards in private. You could see he was visibly saddened when she left.

[kankansoja]

U could tell he was trying hold back on tears sad to see that happen to him

[metoceedeelee]

Classless reporter probed the kid when he was obviously hurt and phased by his mom leaving. That sucked to watch

[rxmeo_]

since people still haven’t commented on it, his mom walked out due to Copeland wanting to stay in Florida because of his gang ties. she just wanted her son to leave that behind. but she came back later on to hug and kiss him

[KtB]

Big ups to the man behind him that supported him from the beginning to the end as well as Jacob for holding it together.

[kameronpaulsen]

The reporter asked him why she left then brings up that she’s wearing Alabama.. he knew why she left he just wanted to get a reaction

[REACTSHAWN]

As a mom you should be proud you raised a wonderful man who thinks for himself. As a parent that’s all I want for my son. And he’s attending college. I could only pray. He’s becoming a man and he has to live his life for what’s best for him. Don’t be upset you did a great job raising him.

[mikehawk]

Wishing this young man all the success in the world 🙌

[ryadh]

I like this dude; "go with my heart!" He chooses what he feels right over what other people want! Very courageous!👏

[sherylsmallwood-valdivia]

He kept his composure when she left, did not speak ill of his mother, and respectfully answered the reporters questions afterwards. What a solid dude.

[runningthor]

Guy behind him in the white suit and Tennessee hat is a real friend. Dude has a momentary “oh dayum!” moment when he goes Florida, but immediately shows his emphatic support. Awesome

[kylestyle]

HAHAHAHA! Mom walks in front of the camera. This is gold bruh🤣

[pierrepowers]

Mom wearing an Alabama sweatshirt and a Tennessee cap, she was confused from jump street.