US EditionArmed Forces Bowl Parachutist Gets Caught in Field-Goal Netting
- During pregame on Jan. 2, a member of the All Veteran Group became tangled in netting above the goalpost and fell behind the end zone at Amon G. Carter Stadium, but walked off uninjured, bowl officials said.
- Caught on a wire above the goalpost, the parachutist's lines drew sharply backward, and officials said winds at Amon G. Carter Stadium appeared to have contributed to the fall, with Elliott stating `Today, the winds were a little tricky...`
- The All Veteran Group, which often performs at major events, has more than 100,000 combined jumps and three other jumpers landed during the pregame ceremony without incident.
- The game started without a delay and other jumpers completed the performance despite the mishap, while bowl organizers and safety teams continue to check what caused the equipment entanglement.
- Video of the fall circulated widely on social media, with local outlets including Keff Ciardello of San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle sharing clips from the 23rd annual Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl honoring service members.
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A parachutist narrowly avoided serious injury on Friday, January 2, during a pregame ceremony at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl after becoming caught in the field-goal netting and falling into the stadium seating area. The incident unfolded moments before kickoff at Amon G. Carter Stadium as multiple parachutists descended onto the field ahead of the game between Texas State and Rice. 🌎 US: Video Shows Shocking Moment Armed Forces Bowl P…
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Mike Elliott, the All Veteran Group team president, said that they are "100% no injuries" and are "just happy to be here supporting the Armed Forces Bowl"getty parachutist (stock photo)NEED TO KNOWThe Armed Forces Bowl between Rice University and Texas State took place on Friday, Jan. 2During the preshow, there was a mishap involving the parachuting team called the All Veteran Group (AVG)The AVG said everyone was okay following the incidentSpect…
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