Helicopter football drop goes viral before Utah state championship game

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A video showing a helicopter dropping a football at a Utah high school state championship game has gone viral. The event featured a unique twist on the traditional coin toss, with players competing for the ball instead. Kansas City Chiefs coach Porter Ellett shared the video, highlighting that his nephew was playing in the game. The drop occurred after a standard coin toss, allowing captains to scramble for possession. Rich High School won the game against Monticello High School 50-14. The helicopter drop has drawn comparisons to the original Xtreme Football League's possession method.


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