It’s the final word comeback story.
The Jets will now permit a diehard fan to attempt a $100,000 kick at MetLife this weekend after The Submit reported that she obtained booted from the competition over a technicality.
The U-turn got here as Lengthy Island soccer coach Ashley Castanio-Gervas acquired an outpouring of help from the sports activities world over the snub.
“We realized there was an unlucky misunderstanding relating to Ashley’s eligibility for the competition. In an effort to treatment the state of affairs, we’re permitting her to kick this Sunday for a chance to win the prize,” the Jets mentioned in a press release to The Submit on Friday.
“We worth the fervour and loyalty of our followers and are dedicated to creating memorable experiences.”
Castanio-Gervasi, a Lengthy Seashore ladies varsity coach, made a qualifying 20-yarder at a tailgate occasion throughout the Jets vs. Panthers recreation in October.
However she was instructed Monday she couldn’t compete in Sunday’s on discipline “Kick for Money” contest at halftime of the upcoming Jets vs. Patriots recreation, The Submit reported Thursday.
Castanio-Gervasi was barred from the finals on quick discover over an insurance coverage technicality in opposition to coaches and up to date athletes from the highschool to Olympic ranges.
The crew picked up the flag on the play after sports activities media figures like Damien Woody, Jake Asman, and fellow Gang Inexperienced diehards fiercely defended her on-line, making the debacle a trending matter on X.
Previous to getting the dangerous information Monday, Castanio-Gervasi was nailing 25-yard discipline objectives at Lengthy Seashore Excessive Faculty as her soccer gamers cheered on.
The kicking distance for the finals stays a thriller till the competition.
