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Angry mum ruins son's big moment on live TV

Jacob Copeland, a four-star wide receiver from Pensacola, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Florida on Wednesday afternoon.

Copeland announced the decision live on ESPN2, choosing the Gators over Tennessee and Alabama.

As Copeland made his decision known and put on a Florida hat, his mother, seated to his right wearing an Alabama sweatshirt and a Tennessee hat, stormed away.

Asked why his mum got up and walked away, Copeland said he wasn’t sure, but had to follow his heart.

Copeland's mother walks off as he announces his decision. Pic: ESPN
Copeland's mother walks off as he announces his decision. Pic: ESPN

“I don’t know exactly why she walked out. I can’t go with my mom, I want to go with my heart,” he said.

Watch the incident play out in the video at the top of the page.

A few minutes later, Copeland’s mum came back to give her son a big hug.

The star wide receiver later took to Twitter to describe his mother's actions as 'hilarious', although many questioned whether the incident was funny or not.

Copeland indicated in a tweet on Tuesday that his college decision was weighing heavily on him.

Ultimately, Copeland, who is rated as the No. 132 overall prospect in the 2018 class by Rivals.com, opted to stay in-state and play for new Florida coach Dan Mullen.

Copeland made a verbal commitment to Florida last summer, but decided to open up his recruitment after the school fired Jim McElwain. After the season, UF hired Mullen away from Mississippi State and he worked hard to assemble a top 20 class. Mullen was recruiting Copeland while at Mississippi State and was able to keep the relationship alive upon making the transition to Florida.

There are so many things that go into a college decision. Copeland ultimately felt most comfortable in Gainesville, even if his mom may not agree.