During week six of ESPN's "College GameDay" series, a University of California, Berkeley, engineering student named Daniel took part in the field goal challenge hosted by sports commentator and former NFL punter Pat McAfee. The weekly contest where a fan attempts a field goal is rarely successful, but Daniel, who had some soccer experience from high school, stepped up for a 33-yard kick with a $75-thousand prize at stake.
Although Daniel's first attempt missed wide right, it was a solid effort that exceeded the expectations of McAfee and the show’s crew, especially given Daniel’s odd choice of footwear — unlaced, slip-on Vans sneakers. Impressed, McAfee offered Daniel a second chance, but this time for $100-thousand. Plus, another $100-thousand was pledged to victims of Hurricane Helene.
On his second try, Daniel kicked the ball straight through the center, securing the hundred-large prize. McAfee joined Daniel’s celebration as they both ran across the field. This was the second time this season that a fan had made a successful field goal on the show, following a Texas A&M student who won $50-thousand earlier in week one.
Source: NY POST
