NFL star Rob Gronkowski seeks ‘redemption’ at Kick of Destiny 2 as he discusses last year’s miss with Jimmy Fallon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a lively appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', NFL star Rob Gronkowski excitedly revealed plans for Kick of Destiny 2, a Super Bowl Sunday tradition where he attempts a 25-yard field goal aired live.
Fallon set the stage, mentioning the $10 million in bonus bets on the line for viewers at home.
NFL star Rob Gronkowski missed kick last year
Fallon said, "I want to talk to you about Kick of Destiny 2. This is the second year you're doing this in a row. You're going to attempt a 25-yard field goal live on Super Bowl Sunday. There's $10 million in bonus bets on the line for people watching at home."
Fallon presented a clip of Gronkowski's $10 million kick last year for curious fans. With a laugh, Gronkowski commented, "Why you gotta show that?" The NFL star had missed the goal last year.
"What do you think went wrong last year?" Fallon asked.
Gronkowski dismissed the notion that anything went wrong, attributing the miss to mother nature's intervention.
Recalling the moment, he said, "It felt good. When you're a kicker, you just know when you hit that ball spot on, and I hit it spot on. And then just the wind came."
Gronkowski vows redemption in Kick of Destiny 2 with fan-fueled excitement
Undeterred by last year's miss, Gronkowski is ready for Kick of Destiny 2, and FanDuel has added an interactive twist for fans.
"Now fans can either vote that you're going to miss the kick or make the kick," noted Fallon.
Gronkowski, endorsing FanDuel's strategy, cheekily responded, "Uh, definitely make. Yes, I'm gonna do it for America. You know, I've been practicing the last --"
Interjecting with patriotic fervor, Fallon exclaimed, "Gonna do it for America?" Gronkowski emphatically affirmed, "I'm gonna do it for America. I'm gonna make it for America. I've been saying that all last year, and this is my redemption kick. I'm glad I missed last year!"
The infectious enthusiasm continued as Fallon rallied the audience with chants of "USA! USA!"
With $10 million in bonus bets on the line and the support of fans who can now actively participate in the outcome, Kick of Destiny 2 promises to be a thrilling event on Super Bowl Sunday.
