Reverse play! Jets will now let super fan take $100K field goal challenge after Post report

Long Island News

 Reverse play! Jets will now let super fan take $100K field goal challenge after Post report
MetroSportsFans
  • 📰 nypost
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 89 sec. here
  • 8 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 56%
  • Publisher: 67%

Today's Video Headlines: 12/26/25

The U-turn came as Long Island soccer coach Ashley Castanio-Gervas received an outpouring of support from the sports world over the snub.“We realized there was an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding Ashley’s eligibility for the contest.

In an effort to remedy the situation, we are allowing her to kick this Sunday for an opportunity to win the prize,” the Jets said in a statement to The Post on Friday. Drunk Florida man kills wife and shoots teen stepdaughter in face before taking his own life after MNF spatFinal photo of man killed during routine dental procedure resurfaces as family settles wrongful death suit Castanio-Gervasi, a Long Beach girls varsity coach, made a qualifying 20-yarder at a tailgate event during the Jets vs. Panthers game in October. But she was told Monday she could not compete in Sunday’s on field “Kick for Cash” contest at halftime of the upcoming Jets vs. Patriots game, The Post reported Thursday. Castanio-Gervasi was barred from the finals on short notice over an insurance technicality against coaches and recent athletes from the high school to Olympic levels.“We realized there was an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding Ashley’s eligibility for the contest,” the Jets said in a statement — after The Post reported the snb.The Jets reversed their decision, and will now let the diehard fan to try to win $100,000 at MetLife this weekend.The team picked up the flag on the play after sports media figures like Damien Woody, Jake Asman, and fellow Gang Green diehards fiercely defended her online, making the debacle Prior to getting the bad news Monday, Castanio-Gervasi was nailing 25-yard field goals at Long Beach High School as her soccer players cheered on.Paul Schwartz"We realized there was an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding Ashley’s eligibility for the contest," the Jets said in a statement -- after The Post reported the snb.The Jets reversed their decision, and will now let the diehard fan to try to win $100,000 at MetLife this weekend.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

nypost /  🏆 91. in US

Metro Sports Fans New York Jets Sports Fans

 

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Let Brady Cook: Jets Undrafted Rookie QB Relishing Sudden Stint as Jets StarterLet Brady Cook: Jets Undrafted Rookie QB Relishing Sudden Stint as Jets StarterBrady Cook, an undrafted rookie quarterback, is making his third straight start for the New York Jets against the New England Patriots thanks to both need and curiosity.
Read more »

Four northeastern governors demand Trump Administration reverse wind project suspensionsFour northeastern governors demand Trump Administration reverse wind project suspensionsIn their letter, the governors say the projects have already undergone extensive reviews and received approvals, including by the Department of Defense.
Read more »

Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis CountyClearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis CountyCurtis Booker is a reporter for KSL.
Read more »

Jets cancel invite to super fan set to take $100K field goal challenge in honor of her late father: 'Could have made it'Jets cancel invite to super fan set to take $100K field goal challenge in honor of her late father: 'Could have made it'Jet fan inspired by late dad screwed out of $100K field goal on lame technicality
Read more »

Shohei Ohtani's Game-Worn 2023 Angels Jersey To Hit Auction, Could Fetch Over $100K!Shohei Ohtani's Game-Worn 2023 Angels Jersey To Hit Auction, Could Fetch Over $100K!Before he was winning World Series rings with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani was dominating on the Angels ... and one of the final jerseys he wore with the other L.A. team is hitting the auction block -- and it could go for a big bag!!
Read more »

Reverse play! Jets will allow super fan to take $100K field goal challenge after Post reportReverse play! Jets will allow super fan to take $100K field goal challenge after Post reportToday's Video Headlines: 12/26/25
Read more »



Render Time: 2026-04-01 19:22:49