Justin Goltz (born August 23, 1987) is a former gridiron football quarterback. He played college football at Occidental College.
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| Born: | August 23, 1987 Walled Lake, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Occidental Tigers |
| Hand | Right |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009 | Detroit Lions* |
| 2010 | Sacramento Mountain Lions* |
| 2010–2014 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2014–2015 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Goltz has also been a member of the Detroit Lions, Sacramento Mountain Lions, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Early life
editGoltz attended Walled Lake Central High School in Walled Lake, Michigan. Goltz was a 3-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball) at Division III Occidental College.[1]
Professional career
editHe attended NFL Rookie Mini-Camp with the Detroit Lions in 2009, but was not signed to a contract. Goltz was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 UFL draft by Dennis Green and the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in October 2010. On July 26, 2013, he played his first game as starting quarterback, following an injury to Buck Pierce.[2][3]
In 2013, Goltz was criticized for his touchdown celebrations in a game against Saskatchewan Roughriders. He later gave a public statement that he will not celebrate touchdowns.[4][5]
Goltz has previously done TV ads, including a Snickers commercial with Robin Williams.[6] He worked as a sales engineer at Blast Motion, which manufactures swing-tracking sensors.[6]
In August 2019, Hawk-Eye hired Goltz to collaborate with MLB and the NFL. For MLB, Hawk-Eye provides technology for automated balls and strike system; for the NFL, Hawk-Eye's technology is used for definitive angles during instant replay reviews.[6]
Personal
editHis wife, Meri-De, is former professional beach and indoor volleyball player.[7]
References
edit- ^ "After Successful Mini-Camp Goltz Back to the Books". Occidental. May 6, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Goltz to take over as Bombers starting quarterback against Stampeders". The Canadian Press. CTV News. July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- ^ "Goltz, Justin | CFLPA.com". Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ RAW: Bombers QB Justin Goltz nixes touchdown celebrations, retrieved March 5, 2021
- ^ Wiecek, Paul (September 4, 2013). "Sep 2013: Touchdown celebrations 'blown out of proportion': Goltz". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ a b c Friend, Tom (September 26, 2022). "Razor-sharp growth focus: Justin Goltz leverages rare 3-sport playing experience to drive Hawk-Eye's sales talks and technology demonstrations". Sports Business Journal.
- ^ Wiecek, Paul (July 26, 2013). "Goltz's wife waited her whole life for him; perhaps he's what Bomber fans have been waiting for as well". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved July 27, 2013.