"We realized there was an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding Ashley's eligibility for the contest, the team said in a statement. In an effort to remedy the situation, we are allowing her to kick this Sunday for an opportunity to win the prize."
"This is a bad look for an organization that should be looking for any positive PR, Woody said on X."
"The $100,000 prize, sponsored by Hellmann's, would be life-changing, Castanio-Gervasi said, noting that she planned to use any winnings toward buying a home and supporting cancer-related charities."
"The Jets said the initial disqualification stemmed from rules that prohibit current or recent coaches in soccer, football or rugby from participating in the promotion for insurance reasons."
The New York Jets reversed an earlier disqualification and will allow Ashley Castanio-Gervasi to participate in Sunday's $100,000 halftime field-goal contest. Castanio-Gervasi is a 33-year-old Long Island high-school soccer coach and lifelong Jets supporter who earned her spot by making a 20-yard field goal at a team-sponsored tailgate after attempting kicks at a September home game. The team initially disqualified her citing rules that bar current or recent coaches in soccer, football or rugby from participating for insurance reasons. The decision drew criticism from public figures and social media, prompting the team to remedy the situation. She planned to use any winnings toward buying a home and supporting cancer-related charities.
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