LISTEN: Dan Mullen shares his thoughts on tough scene from Jacob Copeland’s signing day commitment
Published:
Just like everyone else tuning in for Jacob Copeland’s live commitment on ESPN during National Signing Day, Dan Mullen was waiting in anticipation of which hat would be chosen.
Due to the fact the receiver’s commitment ceremony was broadcast live, his mother’s decision to get up from the table and walk away after Copeland put on the Gator hat become arguably the most memorable moment of 2018’s National Signing Day. Video of the segment went viral before Copeland’s mother embraced him for a hug moments later.
So what did Mullen think of the wild scene Wednesday? The Florida coach shared his thoughts on the difficult process these high-profile recruits go through each and every National Signing Day.
ESPNU Radio shared this segment from Mullen describing his reaction to the incident:
Was @GatorsFB HC @CoachDanMullen concerned when new signee Jacob Copeland's mother left the table after he decided to sign with #Florida? Mullen explained when he joined @Andy_Staples pic.twitter.com/ngTUYsbZX7
— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) February 9, 2018
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
