The Incredible Story of Jonathan Weitz: From Financial Analyst to Walk-On Kicker

TLDRJonathan Weitz, a former financial analyst, received a call from Coach Sweeney asking him to join the Clemson football team as a walk-on kicker. Despite not having kicked a football since April, Weitz made 17 of his first 20 field goal attempts in pre-game warm-ups.

Key insights

🏈Jonathan Weitz, a former financial analyst, joined the Clemson football team as a walk-on kicker.

📞Coach Sweeney called Weitz and offered him the opportunity to kick for Clemson.

🔥Weitz made 17 out of 20 field goal attempts in pre-game warm-ups.

👨‍🎓Weitz is eligible to play because he is taking online courses.

🏈🎯Weitz made his first field goal attempt from 45 yards.

Q&A

Why did Jonathan Weitz leave his job as a financial analyst?

Weitz left his job because he received a call from Coach Sweeney asking him to join the Clemson football team as a walk-on kicker.

Has Jonathan Weitz ever kicked a field goal before?

No, Weitz has never kicked a field goal in college before joining the Clemson football team.

How many field goals did Weitz make in pre-game warm-ups?

Weitz made 17 out of his first 20 field goal attempts in pre-game warm-ups.

Is Weitz eligible to play for Clemson?

Yes, Weitz is eligible to play for Clemson because he is taking online courses.

What was Weitz's longest field goal in warm-ups?

Weitz's longest field goal in pre-game warm-ups was from 45 yards.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Jonathan Weitz, a former financial analyst, joined the Clemson football team as a walk-on kicker.

00:20Weitz received a call from Coach Sweeney asking him to join the team.

00:23Weitz had not kicked a football since April but made 17 out of 20 field goal attempts in pre-game warm-ups.

00:32Weitz is eligible to play because he is taking online courses.

00:43Weitz made his first field goal attempt from 45 yards.