Dayton’s junior wide receiver Paul Kelly is officially the Pioneer Football League’s Special Teams Player of the Week, and it all comes down to one absolutely electric play from Saturday’s win over Morehead State. The dude brought the house down with a ridiculous 55-yard punt return touchdown, a play that instantly put the entire league on notice.
Kelly Unleashes a Monster Play
Kelly put on a show for the Flyers, especially on special teams. He took a punt from Morehead State late in the fourth quarter and blasted 55 yards to the house for a touchdown. That wasn’t just any score, either, it stretched Dayton’s lead to 49-28 with only 3:19 left on the clock. The guy was a beast, averaging over 30 yards on his two punt returns throughout the game. Seriously, talk about making your presence felt when it mattered most.
Dayton’s Fourth-Quarter Dominance
That monster play was a key part of Dayton’s absolute fourth-quarter takeover. The Flyers dropped 28 unanswered points on Morehead State, with a crazy 21 of those coming in the final quarter. Talk about shutting the door! Kelly’s touchdown helped cement that dominance, ensuring the 56-28 final score reflected their late-game surge. When you see a team come alive like that, especially with a special teams highlight, you know they’re playing with serious heart.
So, what’s next for Kelly and the Flyers? They’re hitting the road to face Butler this Saturday, October 17th. Kickoff is at 1 p.m., and you can catch all the action on WHIO Radio. After a performance like that, you know everyone will be glued to the screen, waiting to see if Kelly can pull off another one of those game-changing returns.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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