Justin Joly - our new weapon

[Huskydog45]

Nobody has mentioned this kid…..made his debut last week….6’3”. 215 tight end converted to receiver….freshman, big target….3 big catches today…..

 

[Tdaley]

Nobody has mentioned this kid…..made his debut last week….6’3”. 215 tight end converted to receiver….freshman, big target….3 big catches today…..

Very excited about this kid. The short down in patterns to Joly was there all night for Zion. Seems to have good hands and good feel for the game.

 

[JMick]

sometimes a QB just needs some synergy with a WR. Joly seems to be that guy for ZT

 

[BugsyCT]

He was a key target for Zion today when we desperately needed any & all receivers to step up. Had some big 3rd down catches over the middle to extend drives.

 

[wheelerdog]

Did anyone else notice the Fresno kids refusing to shake his hand after the game?

 

[RedStickHusky]

Did anyone else notice the Fresno kids refusing to shake his hand after the game?

I didn't... Just him?

 

[Coach J]

Nobody has mentioned this kid…..made his debut last week….6’3”. 215 tight end converted to receiver….freshman, big target….3 big catches today…..

His presence was greatly needed in the passing game.

 

[uconnbill]

Give Zion a bigger wide receiver which was needed and he doesn't mind going over the middle

 

[Chin Diesel]

I mentioned in the chat room the kid has some massive calves that don't resemble the legs of a WR.

 

[Blades]

Yep, huge shout out to Justin, it gave Zion a down field target finally. As the offense had sputtered to the point that I thought GDL was calling the plays with 2 hand-offs and then a sideline pass for 3 yds on a third and 12. It makes a world of difference when the D has to worry about a big WR making plays over the middle.

 

[MKH2317]

What’s been fun to witness, even amidst the ass-kicking over the past few weeks, is which of the freshmen have stepped up to accept the challenge. You’d expect a four or five star recruit to jump into an FBS roster and become a weapon from day one, but when a three star freshman excels like Joly has, it speaks more about his character than his talent. The kid is a gamer. He accepted the challenge and ran with it. I think our roster has more freshmen on it like Joly. It’s gonna be fun to watch these guys develop over the years

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I loved Joly’s first down reception with five minutes to go. Surprisingly agile in small space for 6’3 215.

 

[Stinger92860]

Nobody has mentioned this kid…..made his debut last week….6’3”. 215 tight end converted to receiver….freshman, big target….3 big catches today…..

he was able to get some separation which has been missing.

 

[wheelerdog]

I didn't... Just him?

That’s the only instance that I saw

 

[Skiblets]

It does beg the question about our need to upgrade at tight end. They’re not injured however we don’t get much production from that spot

 

[noeynox]

I thought Nieminski would be used more. He has been non existent.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Likely being used in blocking

 

[huskymedic]

It does beg the question about our need to upgrade at tight end. They’re not injured however we don’t get much production from that spot

Returning TE Heatherman out for year injured…

 

[Stinger92860]

Hit the portal for this spot next year, and develop what we have.

 

[Slick]

I thought Nieminski would be used more. He has been non existent.

When they throw him the ball he catches it. Caught a nice touchdown this year. Also he can pick up yardage after the catch which is great.

 

[freescooter]

Joly made some good plays and he really helps the offense by giving Zion a big and capable target over the middle. I also like Clersius. Both his catches were good plays. On the trick play he came back for a ball that was woefully under thrown. A good pass there was 6. And on the late drive he made a tough catch with a defender right there. He has bee open a few times too when the ball wasn’t thrown his way. Nice receiver.

 

[NYtoCT]

Love that the coaches are making adjustments and giving guys like Joly a chance. Leaving no stone unturned to find the right formula given the circumstances. Something we haven’t seen in years.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[jdb50]

Joly listed at 228 in the program. Solid looking player for a freshman. We had him lining up outside / not in a TE position and he was a big target. As far as handshake issue there were a number of Bulldogs that walked off the field without going out to the field at the end of the game. As the clock ticked down to zero I saw Zion waving goodbye towards their sideline. Could have been to the fans at midfield behind the bench or the team. Don't know how much trash talking went on during the game.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Nan, you just confused every millennial on this board.