“Is this another publicity stunt or a genuine commitment?” This question is at the forefront of many people as Madden “Baby Gronk” San Miguel, the viral 11-year-old football prodigy, announced his commitment to the University of Nebraska. Baby Gronk has taken the internet by storm, with his frequent commitment flips making headlines across social media platforms.

Known for his impressive skills and viral social media presence, Gronk has previously committed to both Michigan and Ohio State before flipping to Colorado and now to Nebraska. His father, who manages his social media accounts, has been involved in promoting his son’s athletic journey.

Baby Gronk’s flip to Nebraska

On May 25, 2024, Madden “Baby Gronk” San Miguel made waves in the sports world with his tweet announcing his commitment to the University of Colorado. But five days later, he did the unexpected and sent shock waves among his fans by switching allegiance back to Nebraska. The tweet from the official account of Baby Gronk stated, “BABY GRONK FLIPS TO NEBRASKA” along with a picture of Baby Gronk in a Nebraska Cornhuskers jersey. This announcement was another development in the young athlete’s already dramatic recruitment process.

This move of shifting allegiance from Colorado to Nebraska, a decision made shortly after pledging allegiance to Coach Deion Sanders, was quite surprising. Baby Gronk, who is managed by his father Jake San Miguel, has become a subject of much controversy. People have argued that Jake is allegedly quite aggressive towards his son and has had him apply to and enroll in multiple schools to gain the limelight. Stars like Rob Gronkowski and J. J. Watt have voiced their concerns about the pressure and fame that Baby Gronk is experiencing at such a young age. In an interview with Fox Sports Radio, Gronkowski said, “It’s to a point where it’s awkward. It’s too far”,meaning he is beginning to feel that Baby Gronk’s dad is overdoing it and forcing his son too much in order to gain fame.

However, with the switch to Nebraska, Baby Gronk does not get out of the limelight, even with the issues that have been making rounds. This new commitment not only brings more attention to the media but also produces a large number of opinions from fans and critics.

Fan reacts to Baby Gronk’s commitment to Colorado

Ranging from disbelief and ridicule to support and comedy, the reactions of the Twitter users to this young talent’s choice are in line with the general conversation surrounding youth sports and college recruiting.

The tweet by Blue Blood Bias ridicules that Gronk might have not gotten any offer from Colorado at all.

One of the fans said with assurance that this would be the time Gronk would be transferring to Nebraska.

Another tweet raises concerns about the ethical implications of pushing young athletes too hard, pointing to broader issues in youth sports and the potential for exploitation.

One fan tweeted out something quite different, stating “Your Prime obsession has remained consistent”, referring to Gronk and his obsession with Coach Prime

This reaction is more light-hearted, which reflects a common approach among fans to deal with the seemingly endless flip announcements by Baby Gronk. But as the internet moves on, the spotlight will remain firmly on both Gronk’s performance and the broader impact of his highly publicized recruitment.