{"id":2334353,"date":"2024-08-30T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-minnesota-sets-off-celebratory-fireworks-after-kicker-misses-game-winning-fg\/"},"modified":"2024-08-30T14:33:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T18:33:43","slug":"watch-minnesota-sets-off-celebratory-fireworks-after-kicker-misses-game-winning-fg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-minnesota-sets-off-celebratory-fireworks-after-kicker-misses-game-winning-fg\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Minnesota Sets Off Celebratory Fireworks&#8230; After Kicker Misses Game-Winning FG"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-minnesota-sets-off-celebratory-fireworks-after-kicker-misses-game-winning-fg%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2334353&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-breaks-silence-on-mcconnells-health-says-what-must-happen-now\/\" title=\"Trump comments on McConnell&#039;s health, emphasizes necessary actions.\">recent \u2064incident<\/a> at a college football game held at Huntington Bank \u2064Stadium in Minneapolis, where the University of Minnesota&#8217;s Golden Gophers faced off against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Despite the \u200dexcitement surrounding the\u200c celebration, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joey-chestnut-and-soldiers-compete-in-july-fourth-hot-dog-eating-contest-at-army-base-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Joey Chestnut and soldiers compete in July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Army base - Washington Examiner\">included fireworks<\/a>, the event was marred\u2062 by the Gophers&#8217; disappointing loss. The game&#8217;s deciding moment came when kicker\u200b Dragan \u2063Kesich failed \u2063to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-play-to-win-the-game-aaron-rodgers-loves-raiders-going-for-the-win-mocks-joe-judge-for-third-and-9-quarterback-sneak\/\" title=\"\u2018You Play To Win The Game\u2019: Aaron Rodgers Loves Raiders Going For The Win, Mocks Joe Judge For Third-And-9 Quarterback Sneak\">47-yard field goal attempt<\/a>, contributing to a final score of 19-17 in favor of UNC. Earlier in the game, he also missed a shorter 27-yard attempt.<\/p>\n<p>Post-game, \u200cthe unexpected fireworks \u2062display sparked a significant amount of criticism\u2062 and \u2062humor on social media, as many found it inappropriate to celebrate a\u2062 loss in this manner. Highlighted tweets included players\u2019 reactions and comedic commentary \u2063about \u200bthe &#8220;blunder.&#8221; The \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-nikki-haleys-campaign-says-she-misspoke-over-ban-the-wall-remark\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley&#039;s campaign clarifies &#039;ban the wall&#039; remark as misspeaking in Republican debate\">incident drew attention<\/a> from various media outlets, dubbing it an embarrassing mistake for the university. \u2063Notably, amid the humorous backlash, discussions about other \u200bcollege football matches were also ongoing, particularly regarding Deion Sanders and the University of Colorado football team&#8217;s \u2064narrow\u2064 win.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The celebration itself was awesome, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-senators-grill-dr-fauci-at-senate-committee-hearing\/\" title=\"GOP senators grill Dr. Fauci at Senate committee hearing\">fireworks erupted<\/a> at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One not so itty-bitty issue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers had just lost Thursday&rsquo;s game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, as kicker Dragan Kesich&rsquo;s 47-year field goal attempt failed, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/F8E369B7-B553-469E-A8EC-9F5953791706\/Dragan%20Kesich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Associated Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kesich had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/moments-chicago-kicker-loses-game-eagles-player-meets-mid-field-pray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">missed<\/a> a 27-yard attempt earlier in the game, which Minnesota lost 19-17.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no one play that loses you the game. I told him right when he get off the field, &lsquo;Hey, don&rsquo;t even think about that right now. Keep your head up,&rdquo; Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s plenty of things that could&rsquo;ve gone a different way.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fireworks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/worst-loss-football-history-fans-announcers-players-left-stunned-agonizing-blunder-leads-unbelievable-ending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blunder<\/a> received as much attention as the game.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This was a sitcom-worthy awkward series of events,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/ftw.usatoday.com\/2024\/08\/minnesota-fireworks-north-carolina-dragan-kesich-missed-field-goal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Today<\/a> opined.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Someone was a bit too quick on the trigger Thursday night, and lit them off, despite the team losing by two to UNC,&rdquo; David Hookstead wrote on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outkick.com\/sports\/minnesota-north-carolina-fireworks-video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outkick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college-football\/minnesota-north-carolina-fireworks-after-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sports Illustrated<\/a> highlighted what it called &ldquo;one really embarrassing moment that had a lot of people shaking their heads in disbelief.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media was awash in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-lebron-james-contemplates-retirement-last-second-blunder-ends-lakers-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mockery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Hey guys just got back from my first day on the job for victory fireworks at Minnesota, I think I did a bang up job Hold on my boss is calling me,&rdquo; a poster using the name Charles Leclerc Stan<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThePiedPhifer\/status\/1829380547581182085?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1829380547581182085%7Ctwgr%5E099ee81a87237012306d13a28f7fd70227d9ea22%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fminnesota-north-carolina-fireworks-after-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> posted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hey guys just got back from my first day on the job for victory fireworks at Minnesota, I think I did a bang up job<\/p>\n<p>Hold on my boss is calling me <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AxeCkr0L9L\">https:\/\/t.co\/AxeCkr0L9L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Charles Leclerc Stan &#129381;&#127796; (@ThePiedPhifer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThePiedPhifer\/status\/1829380547581182085?\">August 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">My daughter attended her first <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Gophers<\/a> game tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Her reaction to this: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m confused.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q9r26yDwwx\">https:\/\/t.co\/q9r26yDwwx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Noel Thompson (@N0ELTHOMPSON) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/N0ELTHOMPSON\/status\/1829382412939276678?\">August 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Only in Minnesota do they light off fireworks for a missed FG to win the game.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SB24 (@SkolBros) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkolBros\/status\/1829374443648335987?\">August 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realOCsports\/status\/1829390839631724660?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1829390839631724660%7Ctwgr%5E099ee81a87237012306d13a28f7fd70227d9ea22%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege-football%2Fminnesota-north-carolina-fireworks-after-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">poster<\/a> using the name Sean O&rsquo;Connell suggested a &ldquo;15-yard penalty and an ejection for fireworks operator at Minnesota.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, Minnesota&rsquo;s viral blunder was hardly the only story to emerge from Thursday&rsquo;s ballyhooed slate of college football games.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of eyes were also on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-colorados-deion-sanders-visibly-angry-sons-crucial-pass-interference-penalty-teams-1st-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polarizing Deion Sanders<\/a> and his University of Colorado Buffaloes football team, which eked out a win over the North Dakota State Bison to a final score of 31-26.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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However, there was a significant problem: the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers had just lost their game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Kicker Dragan Kesich&#8217;s attempt at a 47-yard field goal fell short, as reported by The Associated Press. Earlier in the match, he had also missed a 27-yard attempt, contributing to Minnesota&#8217;s narrow loss of 19-17. &#8220;No single play determines the outcome of a game,&#8221; said Minnesota linebacker Cody Lindenberg. &#8220;I told him right after he came off the field to keep his head up; there were many other moments that could have changed things.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The mishap with the fireworks garnered as much attention as the game itself. USA Today described it as an awkward situation worthy of a sitcom, noting that someone prematurely set off the fireworks despite the team&#8217;s defeat by two points to UNC. David Hookstead from Outkick commented on how this incident left many people shaking their heads in disbelief. Social media was filled with jokes about it; one user humorously claimed they did well on their first day handling victory fireworks for Minnesota and joked about receiving a call from their boss afterward.<\/p>\n<p>Another user shared that their daughter was confused after attending her first Gophers game and witnessing this event. A different poster remarked that only in Minnesota would they celebrate with fireworks for missing a crucial field goal to win a game. Sean O\u2019Connell suggested imposing penalties on whoever operated those fireworks at Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this viral blunder, it wasn&#8217;t the only highlight from Thursday\u2019s college football games; attention also turned to Deion Sanders and his University of Colorado Buffaloes team, which narrowly defeated North Dakota State Bison with a score of 31-26<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2334354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/minny-coach.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[12808,39764,15301,5698,3847],"class_list":["post-2334353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-fireworks","tag-game-winning-miss","tag-kicker","tag-minnesota","tag-sports"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/minny-coach.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2334353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2334353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2334353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2334354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2334353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2334353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2334353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}