Reverse play! Jets will now let super fan take $100K field goal challenge after Post report
New York Jets overturn decision and let die‑hard fan chase $100,000 kickoff prize
The Jets have reversed a controversial ruling that had the league’s fiercest supporter barred from a high‑stakes contest. Long‑Beach girls varsity soccer coach Ashley Castanio‑Gervas will now step onto MetLife Stadium’s field and try to win a $100,000 prize this Sunday.
Castanio‑Gervas earned a spot in the “Kick for Cash” competition when she nailed a 20‑yard field goal at a tailgate event during the Jets‑Panthers matchup in October. When the club announced the lineup for the upcoming Jets‑Patriots game, the coach told her on Monday that she was ineligible to compete in the Sunday contest. The Jets cited an insurance “technicality” that, it appeared, excluded coaches and many former athletes from the high‑school to Olympic tracks.
After the announcement, stars of the sports world—including former NFL safety Damien Woody, former Patriots defensive line coach Jake Asman, and devoted Jets fans—flooded social media with criticism. “We realized there was an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding Ashley’s eligibility for the contest,” the team said in a statement released to the New York Post on Friday, “in an effort to remedy the situation, we are allowing her to kick this Sunday for an opportunity to win the prize.” The Jets added that they value the passion and loyalty of their supporters and are committed to creating memorable experiences.
The decision to invite her back to the finals comes after the outpouring of support that turned the story into a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter). The group of critics argued that the Jets had been unfair to a long‑time fan who had shown her dedication on multiple occasions, including by playing a 25‑yard field goal while her soccer team cheered from Long Beach High School.
While the exact distance needed to win the $100,000 remains undisclosed, fans can expect the same high‑energy atmosphere that has become a hallmark of the “Kick for Cash” event. The contest will take place during halftime of the Jets‑Patriots game this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
In the end, a sudden rule reversal may serve as a reminder that sometimes an organization can learn from the voices it’s supposed to represent – and that a determined fan can still get a shot at the big prize.
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