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Jets Face Backlash for Disqualifying Local Coach's Challenge

12/25/2025

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Jets faced backlash after denying Ashley Castanio-Gervasi, a season ticket holder and high school girls' soccer coach, a chance in a $100,000 field goal challenge.
She was disqualified for rules prohibiting recent players and coaches.
The prize money would have helped her buy a home and support the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation.
The Jets offered her a consolation jersey and gift card.
She plans to skip the game in protest.

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Jets faced backlash after denying Ashley Castanio-Gervasi, a season ticket holder and high school girls' soccer coach, a chance in a $100,000 field goal challenge.
She was disqualified for rules prohibiting recent players and coaches.
The prize money would have helped her buy a home and support the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation.
The Jets offered her a consolation jersey and gift card.
She plans to skip the game in protest.