"Public shaming works!": NFL fans react as Jets reverse decision on not allowing super fan to take $100K field goal challenge after outrage

The New York Jets have been among the worst NFL teams this season and the AFC East franchise stirred controversy after cancelling a Long Island super fan, Ashley Castanio-Gervasi's final round of the “Kick for Cash” competition to be held on Sunday.

Ashley Castanio-Gervasi, who was set to participate in the competition for a chance to win $100,000, was denied participation on Monday because she is a high school soccer coach.

The decision drew backlash from fans and NFL entities on social media and the Jets have reversed their decision on Friday as Castanio-Gervasi is set to participate in the competition at MetLife Stadium on the weekend.

NFL fans reacted to the Jets reversing their decision to allow the die hard fan to compete in the contest on Sunday.

"Public shaming works!"

Vol

@VFLGBO4L

Public shaming works!

"Double it and show up make it exciting like you do for game day take Herbstreit with you the three of you Schefter, Herbstreit and you... also have the goal post umpire that you guys use for game day."

Jose N Vera

@josenvera

Double it and show up make it exciting like you do for game day take Herbstreit with you the three of you Schefter, Herbstreit and you... also have the goal post umpire that you guys use for game day

"Looks like the grinch heart grew three sizes and decided not to be an ass for a day."

James Jacapraro

@jacapraro_james

Looks like the grinch heart grew three sizes and decided not to be an ass for a day.

"Jets fans.....do the right thing and dont go the game and give them any of your money. Hit em in their pockets."

Nate in Appleton

@NateAndree

Jets fans.....do the right thing and dont go the game and give them any of your money. Hit em in their pockets

"They should just give her the 100k for being the most pathetic piece of shit franchise in football."

Michael Onorato

@monorato92

They should just give her the 100k for being the most pathetic piece of shit franchise in football

Jets issued a clarification on banning die-hard fan after backlash on social media

The Jets clarified in a statement that their earlier decision to ban Ashley Castanio-Gervasi from the Kick for Cash competition was an "unfortuante misunderstanding."

“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.

Castanio-Gervasi, a Long Beach girls varsity coach, made the final round of the competition after kicking a qualifying 20-yarder at a tailgate event in October. She will be one of the participants in the contest set to take place during the halftime of the Jets' game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.