Overview
- Ashley Castanio-Gervasi missed a 30-yard attempt during halftime of the Jets-Patriots game at MetLife Stadium, leaving the $100,000 prize unclaimed.
- She had been ruled ineligible days earlier under a contest clause that barred recent players and coaches from certain sports, which the team attributed to insurance requirements.
- Before reversing course, the Jets offered her a custom jersey and a $100 Visa gift card in place of the chance to compete.
- Castanio-Gervasi qualified in October by making a 20-yard kick outside the stadium and was one of four finalists and the only woman.
- Public attention from major outlets and figures such as ESPN’s Pat McAfee preceded the Jets’ statement allowing her to take the kick.