"Team representatives, she told the Post, approached her after seeing her kick at a tailgate event in September. She claimed she even told them she was a former Division I collegiate soccer player. As the day approached, however, the team suddenly reversed its decision. Although she made her background known from the very beginning, it wasn't until later that the team said she couldn't participate in the competition."
"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. We value the passion and loyalty of our fans and are committed to creating memorable experiences."
The New York Jets selected Ashley Castanio-Gervasi to participate in a $100,000 field goal challenge after team representatives saw her kick at a tailgate. Castanio-Gervasi said she disclosed that she was a former Division I collegiate soccer player. As the event approached, the team reversed its decision, citing rules that bar recent players and coaches with soccer or football experience. Social media users criticized the Jets, accusing the team of fearing payment or of being cheap. The Jets later reinstated her and issued a statement calling the eligibility issue an unfortunate misunderstanding, allowing her to compete.
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