Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce recently found himself in a humorous situation on ESPN’sCollege GameDay with Pat McAfee. Invited to participate in a field goal kicking challenge, Kelce, known for his on-field prowess, struggled to replicate the success of others who had taken the challenge.
Jason’s first attempt, while powerful, significantly to the left, missing the yellow posts by a wide margin. A second attempt fared no better, again sailing left. The misses prompted playful ridicule from the College GameDay crew, particularly Pat McAfee, who couldn’t resist poking fun at the NFL veteran’s kicking skills.
Despite the failed attempts, the event had a positive outcome. The challenge was designed to raise money for hurricane relief, and the organizers confirmed that the donation would still be made, regardless of Kelce’s performance.
The experience on College GameDay serves as a reminder that even the most talented athletes can struggle with unfamiliar tasks. This came Cal student Daniel, who had previously made headlines for kicking a field goal in Vans, challenged Kelce to try his luck in Timberland boots. Eager to accept the challenge, Kelce stepped up to the line. However, his kicks veered off course, prompting him to humbly acknowledge, “I’ve got a whole new respect… I suck at kicking, okay!”