No winners as football fans attempt 43-yard field goal in Goose Island Challenge

Monday, January 14, 2019
CHICAGO, Illinois -- Exactly 101 people tried, but failed to kick a 43-yard field goal on Saturday as part of the Goose Island Challenge.

The challenge follows last weekend's failed 43-yard field goal attempt by Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the last seconds of their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Unfortunately, no one made the 43-yard kick, which would have given the winner a trip for two to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII, and a shot at a 65-yard field goal.

The snowy and windy weather was a challenge for contenders.

"It was tough, into the wind, with the snow, with the cold, it's a tough kick," said Colin Shaugnessy.
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Even the more experienced kickers said it was tough.



"I was all conference in high school, but I didn't do much beyond that," said Eric Walsh. "If the snow wasn't here, I think I could have gave it a good rip."

The accumulating snow had many wondering how Parkey would have done under the same conditions.

"I think these conditions are a little harder than what he had even, but yeah, I think we're a forgiving city, and I think he'll bounce back," said Shaugnessy.
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