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On September 21, 1997, the Oakland Raiders are facing the New York jets in the first quarter.
Raider kicker Cole Ford is called out to attempt a 44 yard field goal.
So far this season, the 24 year old USC alum has become the most accurate kicker in Raiders history, but that statistic will be short lived.
Cole Ford, just remember that he missed it.
It was a recurring theme.
Cole then misses an extra point.
Next, he's brought back out to kick a 27 yard field goal.
Ed sets up a field goal attempt.
It's Raider kicker Cole Ford.
With only three and a half minutes left in the game, the Raiders are down by one point, taking the field.
Cole gets into position to attempt a game winning field goal late in the fourth quarter.
Cole Ford, a chance to win him.
It's no good.
It's no good.
Yeah, Cole Ford didn't get it done.
By the end of that 1997 season, Cole gets cut by the Raiders.
After a brief stint kicking for the Buffalo Bills, he ends his NFL career.
Cole begins traveling and spends nearly a year in Mexico, floating up and down the coast on a pontoon boat.