Brion and Nick interview teammate offensive lineman Derek Rose. We go through his transition from guard to center, and his academic success. We also talk about his immigration to Toronto and why he didn't pursue professional football after Iowa.00:00 Hilarious Game Day Memories01:22 Introducing Derek Rose01:46 High School Days and Early Football07:31 Recruitment Journey20:58 First Year Challenges23:46 Pranks and Locker Room Antics30:54 Transition to Center Position35:56 Mastering the Sweep Play36:43 Facing Ohio State's Defense38:01 Switching Positions: Guard to Center40:16 Memorable Game Experiences41:30 College Football Rivalries46:09 Hayden Fry Stories01:06:32 Immigrating to Canada

You can learn more about Derek Rose at https://www.hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1504

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview legendary Hawkeye kicker, Rob Houghtlin. We go deep into the famous FG against Michigan in 1985 along with his other game-winning FGs at Iowa. We also talk about a variety of topics, and he shares insights into running his own marketing business.

01:36 The Legendary 1985 Iowa vs. Michigan Game

14:15 Reflecting on the Game's Impact

17:24 Early Life and High School Sports

23:51 College Recruitment Journey

30:09 Challenges and Triumphs at Iowa

43:51 Hayden Fry's Impact on Iowa Football

44:31 Recruitment Strategies and Key Players

44:50 The Role of Linemen and Offensive Strategy

45:32 Defensive Coaching and Team Dynamics

46:20 Kicker's Perspective and Challenges

46:39 Memorable Moments and Leadership Lessons

48:55 Punting vs. Kicking: A Personal Take

50:09 Game Strategies and Holder's Role

56:39 Coaching Influence and Team Culture

58:02 Injuries and Recovery Stories

01:17:49 Memorable Kicks and Misses

01:18:19 Record-Breaking Attempts

01:18:45 The Evolution of Kicking

01:28:17 NFL and Arena Football Experiences

01:34:27 Transition to Media and Business

01:39:35 Reflections on Iowa and Life Lessons

You can learn more about Rob Houghtlin at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=92

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye QB from 1989-1993. After his brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, he moved into broadcasting and is currently at NBC Sports doing Play By Play for Big Ten basketball and football, and with NBC Olympics as a Studio Host.

00:00 What Coach Fry Said To Paul During Tulsa Drive

01:22 Paul Burmeister on His Hawkeyes Fandom

08:45 Why He Chose Iowa Over Kansas State

15:48 Dan Dickel's Influence on him at West High

22:33 Competing with Jimmy Hartlieb for 1992 QB Role Following Matt Rodgers

33:12 Decoding Coach Fry's Calls

38:55 Don Patterson on His Communication With QBs

44:15 His Memories and Experiences As Starting QB at Iowa

52:49 Paul on His Son's Notre Dame Lacrosse Experience

01:05:19 Getting Cut by the Vikings

01:11:25 Nick Discusses Pressure of Playing as 18-22 year olds

01:16:16 How Do You Prepare for Broadcast?

01:25:55 Getting the Opportunity to Call the Olympics

01:31:36 How he was forced to remove "Ums" from his speaking

01:37:54 Managing his relationship with Iowa Football

01:54:26 Coaches Growing Need to Communicate with the Media

You can learn more about Paul Burmeister at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=351

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview their first special teams coach at Iowa, Dave Triplett. He played at Iowa as an All-Big Ten wide receiver from 1968-1971, and was a graduate assistant coach for Frank Lauterbur (FXL) during the 1972 football season. He later returned to Iowa as an assistant coach from 1989 thru 1993 under Hayden Fry, coaching tight ends, running backs, and specialists.

00:00 The Legendary Play: Ohio State vs. Iowa 1991

01:13 Introducing Coach Dave Triplett

01:38 Dave Triplett's Early Days and Recruitment

01:47 High School and College Football Journey

04:34 College Football Experience and Challenges

07:29 Coaching Career and Memorable Moments

07:29 Coaching Career Beginnings

12:14 Challenges and Changes in Iowa Football

12:14 Memorable Coaching Moments and Players

19:01 Legacy and Reflections

24:07 Transition to Fundraising and Reflections

40:40 Brion's Appreciation for Receiving a Scholarship

41:12 Catching Up with Todd

43:43 Memorable Recruiting Stories

43:43 Challenges and Successes in Coaching

46:30 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development

51:26 Tim Dwight and Memorable Games

59:53 Reflections on Coaching Philosophy

01:07:26 Family Legacy and Personal Stories

01:09:48 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

You can learn more about Dave Triplett (the Iowa football player) at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1730 and learn more about him as an assistant coach at Iowa at https://hawkeyerecap.com/coach.asp?id=100

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye All-Big Ten linebacker, current Iowa football Special Teams Coordinator and 7-year NFL veteran, LeVar Woods.

We recap some great moments from our interview:

00:00 Commitment to Iowa State

00:12 Unexpected Offer from Iowa

01:35 The Rise of Special Teams

07:11 Evolution of Punting Metrics

20:03 Growing Up in Iowa

27:48 Recruitment Journey

42:34 Transition to College Football

54:11 Memorable Touchdown and Reflections

54:39 Coach Ferris's Vision and Blueprint

56:05 Coaching Under Ferris: Insights and Experiences

57:16 The Importance of Fundamentals

01:00:51 NFL Journey: From Undrafted to Special Teams

01:20:01 Coaching Different Positions: Challenges and Rewards

01:25:35 Special Teams Coaching: Unique Challenges and Rewards

01:35:45 Reflections on Coaching and Future Aspirations

01:37:38 Closing Remarks

You can learn more about LeVar Woods at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1874

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Indianapolis Colts LB and current Iowa Football color analyst, Pat Angerer. We ask him about his football journey from Bettendorf to Iowa and later into the NFL, and how he ended up being the color analyst for Iowa Football with Gary Dolphin.

We discuss the following topics:

01:18 Family Life and Parenting Challenges

05:15 High School Sports Journey

23:25 College Recruitment and Early Challenges

34:45 The Iowa Team Spirit

36:54 Brett Greenwood's Story

39:37 Life After Football

47:50 Memorable Games and Moments

01:11:09 The Draft and Combine Experience

01:12:03 The Combine Experience

01:13:54 Draft Day and Joining the Colts

01:15:37 Rookie Year and Mentorship

01:17:29 Injuries and Challenges

01:34:21 Transition to Broadcasting

01:47:03 Balancing Career and Family

You can learn more about Pat Angerer at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=2514

You can learn more about the Brett Greenwood Foundation at https://brettgreenwoodfoundation.org/

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996.

They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-American and All-Pro linebacker Chad Greenway. He shares his journey from small-town 9-man football in South Dakota to Big Ten football, and his successful career in the NFL with the Vikings, along with his charitable work.

We discussed these specific topics:

01:03 Introduction to Chad Greenway

01:28 Growing Up in South Dakota

02:55 Transition to College Football

07:54 Recruitment Journey

11:28 Life Lessons from the Farm

12:38 Public Speaking and Personal Growth

16:21 Adapting to College Football

30:38 Brotherhood and Motivation

38:42 Memorable Moments at Iowa

44:41 The Infamous Offside Call

45:14 Reflecting on College Football

46:03 Transition to the NFL

47:26 Draft Day and Early NFL Career

48:53 Injuries and Learning from the Best

51:48 Mastering the Game: Film Study and Strategy

58:32 The Importance of Team and System

01:07:03 Giving Back: Foundation and Community Work

01:09:47 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons

01:14:20 Nick and Brion reflect on Chad's interview

You can learn more about Chad Greenway at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=90

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview their former teammate, Reynaldo Spalding (aka "Skeats") who was a JUCO transfer defensive end from Los Angeles during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. He had a wild journey from growing up in a difficult part of Los Angeles, to his friendship with NFL star Keyshawn Johnson, to his post Iowa career, and his success in coaching. He has a lot of great stories, so check out the entire interview!

00:00 Tom Osborne's Handwritten Letter00:49 Introducing Ronaldo Spalding01:09 Growing Up with Keyshawn Johnson03:38 High School Sports and Challenges11:50 Junior College Journey16:38 Recruitment and College Decisions24:09 Adapting to Iowa26:21 College Life and Friendships38:37 NIL Before NIL41:28 The Changing Landscape of College Sports43:58 The Changing Landscape of High School Recruiting44:34 The Financial Side of College Football46:30 Preparing Young Athletes for the Big Leagues47:41 The Rise of 7-on-7 Football Circuits52:01 Memorable Moments from Iowa Football01:09:19 Transition to Coaching and Philosophy01:14:16 Reflections and Future Plans

You can learn more about Reynaldo at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=3517

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-Big Ten and Consensus All-American Defensive End from 1995-1998, Jared DeVries. We discuss growing up in small town Iowa, playing for football powerhouse Aplington-Parkersburg, his journey as a Hawkeye, and his 12-year career with the Detroit Lions.

00:57 Introduction to Jared Devries

01:16 High School Legends and NFL Careers

02:17 Family Ties and Athletic Success

02:49 The Secret to Success

04:04 NFL Stories and Long Snapping

06:02 Iowa's Football Legacy

09:59 High School Beginnings and College Recruitment

21:05 College Football and Coaching Influences

34:08 Reflecting on NFL Draft Experiences

35:22 The Puzzle of the NFL Draft

36:29 Detroit Lions' Culture and Changes

38:00 Maintaining Relationships Post-NFL

40:20 College Football Memories

47:30 Transitioning to the NFL

50:04 Challenges of Coaching Changes

52:51 The Importance of Professionalism

53:54 Analyzing and Improving Performance

01:08:06 Deciding to Retire from the NFL

01:08:47 Balancing Health and Career in Football

01:11:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell

You can learn more about Jared DeVries at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=24

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-Big Ten running back Owen Gill, who was part of the rebuilding effort at Iowa in the early 1980s. He was born and raised in London before coming to New York to finish high school. We talk about his football and track success in high school, his recruiting experience, his time at Iowa and later his experience of being drafted in the NFL.00:58 Childhood in London and Move to the U.S.02:48 Adjusting to Life in Brooklyn and High School Football04:49 Transition to College Football at Iowa10:28 Recruitment and Early College Experiences31:48 Sophomore Year and Peach Bowl Victory36:04 Balancing Track and Football41:10 Adapting to New Roles in Sports41:35 Balancing Support and Pressure in Youth Sports42:38 The Importance of Teamwork and Commitment43:37 Memorable Moments in College Football47:31 Transitioning to Professional Football50:34 Life After Football01:12:21 Giving Back and Staying Connected01:13:29 Final Reflections and GratitudeYou can learn more about Owen Gill at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=687Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-American and All-Big Ten running back Tavian Banks. Raised in the Quad Cities, he turned down some big schools to stay close to home, and ended with impressive honors after the 1997 season, as well as the record for most rushing yards in a single season.

We talk about his football and soccer journey in high school, to his recruiting experience, his time at Iowa and later his experience in the NFL before injuries shortened his promising career.We recap some great moments: 01:50 Meet Tavian Banks: Early Life and Sports Journey

04:04 High School Sports and Sibling Rivalry

05:44 Soccer vs. Football: A Tough Choice

16:00 Recruitment and College Decisions

16:03 Memorable High School Games

32:06 College Transition and Redshirt Year

36:49 Summer Training and Mentorship

39:51 On-Field Memories and Game Strategies

47:49 Intramural Sports and Reflections

50:52 The Influence of Soccer in American Sports

51:12 Hayden Fry Stories and Coaching Dynamics

54:15 Challenges and Respect in Coaching

01:05:42 NFL Combine Experience and Draft Day

01:17:17 NFL Career and Injury Struggles

01:31:06 Transition to Coaching and Performance Training

01:44:18 Reflections on Family and Coaching Legacy

01:46:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

You can learn more about Tavian at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=28Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview offensive/defensive lineman Jared Kerkhoff, who played at Iowa from 1994-1998. We learn about his football journey from small-town Manning to the University of Iowa, and we discuss his family's legacy with Templeton Rye whiskey, along with his current home building business.

01:42 Growing Up in Manning, Iowa

03:23 Farming Life and Early Sports Influences

06:29 High School Football and College Aspirations

08:13 Recruitment and College Visits

15:41 Choosing Iowa and the Recruiting Process

39:37 Transition to College Football

43:08 Coach Ferentz's Early Success and Iowa's Culture

44:12 Switching Positions: From D-Line to O-Line

46:22 The Changing Football Culture

47:48 Lessons from Coach Fry and Mentorship

50:27 Lighthearted and Memorable Moments with Coach Fry

53:42 Sun Bowl Stories and Team Dynamics

58:07 On-Field Memories and Reflections

01:01:10 Advice for Young Athletes

01:03:53 Post-College Career and Home Building

01:18:33 Templeton Rye: A Family Legacy

You can learn more about Jared Kerkhoff at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=977

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview fellow senior class fullback, Rodney Filer (1993-1996). He was born in Houston, played high school in Waco and ended up raising his family in Des Moines. He discusses his Hawkeye career overcoming an ACL injury, and his NFL opportunities, and his long-time Arena Football career, primarily with the Iowa Barnstormers.

01:18 Introduction to Rodney Filer

01:51 Early Life and Gymnastics

03:41 Transition to Football

05:47 High School Football Journey

08:08 College Recruitment and Decision

08:48 Choosing Iowa

11:40 Transition to Iowa and Freshman Year

13:06 Challenges and Adjustments in College

21:20 Memorable Games and Plays

26:11 Fitness Journey and ACL Injury

28:39 ACL Injury and Recovery

30:40 Returning to Play and Overcoming Challenges

33:21 NFL Draft Hopes and Disappointments

34:47 Joining the San Diego Chargers

42:13 Transition to Arena Football

49:38 Life After Football and Starting a Business

55:45 Advice for Staying Active and Healthy

57:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell

You can learn more about Rodney Filer at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=614

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview Actor, Comedian and #1 Iowa Hawkeye fan, Tom Arnold.Tom recounts stories from his Iowa upbringing, including working at a meatpacking plant in Ottumwa, and his early comedic pursuits after attending college at the University of Iowa. He discusses his experiences in Hollywood, his work on "Roseanne," and anecdotes involving celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robin Williams, Steven Seagal, and Donald Trump. Arnold shares insights into his personal life, including his past struggles with addiction and his relationships with his family. He also reflects on his love for sports, particularly the Hawkeyes and the New York Giants. Overall, the interview offers a multifaceted portrait of Arnold's journey, blending humor, nostalgia, and personal reflection.01:37 Working At McDonald's in Iowa City02:24 McDonald's and Paul's Discount Shenanigans09:02 Growing Up in Ottumwa and Getting In Trouble10:52 College Dreams, Fundraising and Meatpacking Jobs24:53 Comedy Beginnings in Iowa City27:18 Moving to Minneapolis for Comedy30:47 Writing for Roseanne37:10 Becoming a New York Giants Fan40:09 A Memorable Yankees World Series Game in Arizona42:55 His Time on "The Best Damn Sports Show Period"49:15 Life After the Show50:20 Family and Personal Stories59:27 Reunion and Reflections01:09:54 Hollywood Anecdotes01:27:08 A Hilarious Encounter with Hugh Grant and Madonna01:30:39 Landing a Role in True Lies01:36:03 Arnold Schwarzenegger's Influence01:39:26 Reflections on Iowa and Sports01:43:30 Hollywood Stories and Career HighlightsYou can learn more about Tom and see his upcoming shows and merchandise at http://tomarnoldcomedy.com/Tom is also on the board of the nonprofit organization, Camp del Corazon, which provides free of charge summer camp on Catalina Island for children with heart disease. You can learn more about the camp in our podcast, or go to https://www.campdelcorazon.org/Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa defensive end Bill Ennis-Inge (now goes by William Inge). He was a heralded recruit out of the St. Louis area, and was briefly recruited by Kirk Ferentz before he left Iowa. After earning all-Big Ten honors, he was unable to play in the NFL due to having only one kidney. He joined Hayden's staff as a GA, and coached during Ferentz' first season. He has coached at numerous schools since then, including his current stop with the Tennessee Volunteers.

We discussed:

* Parents influence in playing sports

* Early influence of auto mechanics while growing up

* How his older brother kept him in football

* Why he switched from focusing on basketball to football

* Which teams heavily recruited him

* When he first met Coach Ferentz

* His first time visiting Iowa

* Riding snowmobiles on the golf course

* Expectations for playing during his freshman year

* Trying to gain weight

* Mentors and leaders that he emulated

* His favorite Hayden Fry stories as a player and an assistant coach

* His worst moment as an Iowa player against Penn State

* His memories of the last 3 games playing for Iowa

* Dealing with deaths in the family during his time at Iowa

* Why he changed his name from Bill Ennis-Inge to William Inge

* His missing kidney and how it impacted his chance in the NFL

* How he got into coaching instead of law school

* Going through the transition between Fry and Ferentz

* The importance of leadership to a successful football team

* A fight at Iowa that influenced his decision to come to Iowa

* Coaching under both Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz

* The uniform change we had during the 1996 season

* Changes in recruiting for coaches in today's age

* How he measures success of each recruit

* Overcoming the loss of family members and parents

* His coaching philosophy with his players, including the 3 things he focuses on

* How he navigates the new world with NIL and paying players

* How the upper college teams continue to excel

* Whether he thinks Iowa can compete with the upper schools going forward

* The day in the year of a college football coach

* Having his son at Tennessee with him

* His future coaching plans

* How he evaluates changing coaching roles

Learn more about William at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=133

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Brion and Nick chat about the first 20 episodes they've recorded, and talk about key takeaways, what they've learned, what they would have done differently in college, what the experience has been like editing the episodes. There is also a surprise guest appearance on the show!

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa athletic trainer Phil Johnson. He was a student at Iowa from 1993-1997, where he worked with many different sports including football and men's basketball. After Iowa, he worked at Penn State and the New York Jets. He joined the University of Michigan football program in 2000, where he is currently the Papadopoulos Family Director of Athletic Training.

We discussed the following topics:

* Growing up and playing sports in Akron, Iowa

* Discussion on the current state of high school sports

* Why he switched from Iowa State to Iowa for Pre-Med

* His memories of the 1993 Iowa basketball game against the Fab Five

* Brief memories of Veisha at Iowa State

* The observation program for athletic trainers

* How times have changed over the years for treating injuries (high ankle sprains, concussions, broken legs, surgeries)

* How injuries differ as athletes go through college

* His experiences working with smaller sports

* His time at Penn State and the New York Jets

* When Jumbo Elliott almost got him in trouble, and how he got him to Michigan

* What he learned from John Streif and Ed Crowley

* The mental side of injuries

* Winning a National Championship at Michigan

* Meeting Bo Schembechler for the first time

* The best athletes he has seen

* Typical game day experience for an athletic trainer

* His first season working with Iowa football in 1993

* Stories about managers and trainers getting tackled in Kinnick

* Meeting Magic Johnson in Maui

* Strange injuries and reflections on past Iowa players

* How trainers work together between schools

* Bump Elliott connection to Iowa and Michigan

* The coaching tree of Hayden if you include lower level coaches

* The modern risks of playing football

* Former Iowa players as coaches that he's run into

* NIL and concerns about the future of college football

Learn more about Phil Johnson at https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/phil-johnson/69

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa defensive end Larry Blue. He was a big recruit out of Long Island, and came to Iowa to play for Bernie Wyatt. He played as a true freshman, but missed the 1990 Rose Bowl season due to injury. Injuries also kept him out of the NFL, but he was part of the initial Iowa Barnstormers arena team, competing in two Arena Bowls and playing with Kurt Warner. We asked Larry about playing football and lacrosse in high school, the shock of coming to Iowa to play college football, his favorite memories at Iowa, and his post-Iowa football career. We also discussed: 01:07 Introduction and Welcome 01:44 Transition to Iowa: From Concrete Jungle to Cornfields 04:28 High School Rivals and Early Football Memories 14:07 Recruitment Journey: From East Coast to Iowa 28:06 First Year at Iowa: Realizing the Challenge 39:15 Freshman Year Bragging Rights 40:36 First Game Nerves 43:16 Sophomore Year Setbacks 45:02 Overcoming Injuries and Redshirting 49:27 Adapting to College Football 53:36 Coaching Changes and Challenges 01:00:49 Memorable Games and Moments 01:06:55 Senior Year and Leadership 01:24:20 Reflecting on College Football Days 01:25:02 Transitioning to Professional Football 01:36:08 Arena Football Adventures 01:54:34 Life After Football 01:57:33 Final Thoughts and Farewells Learn more about Larry Blue at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=275 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa linbacker Brad Quast. He was a highly-recruited player out of Illinois, and said Barry Alvarez was the reason he decided on Iowa. He was drafted in the NFL, but couldn't stay healthy. He's also suffering from CTE after years of playing football. He's now advocating to have former players have their brains donated to research CTE. We asked Brad about his multi-sport high school career, his favorite memories at Iowa, and his views on the new landscape in college football. We also discussed: Growing up in Illinois playing multiple sports Which schools were most interested in him Why he decided to come to Iowa His highly ranked recruiting class at Iowa The difficultly of playing in Hawaii in 1988 The loss of Peter Marciano How he prepared to play as a true freshman Why he struggled in his first semester academically Some of his favorite Hayden Fry stories The NFL Draft and why he didn't get drafted as high The toughest player he played against The NFL pension program His time playing in Europe for Barcelona Visiting Matt Whitaker when he was Interim Attorney General Being an NFL uniform inspector Dealing with the damage from playing football Advocacy work he's doing for CTE research The impact of the pink locker rooms in Kinnick The NIL and its impact on college sports Why he didn't get to wear #41 How he transitioned to life in sales after football His coaching career Learn more about Brad Quast at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1427 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa fullback Trevor Bollers. He was born in Guyana in South America, but grew up in Edmonton (Canada), and found his way to Iowa. He was the 4th overall pick in the 1999 CFL Draft, but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars before injuries ended his career.

We asked Trevor about his family's journey, his transition to college football in the US compared to his son's experience in college football with NIL.

We discussed the following topics: * 01:31 What it's like being a father with a son in college football and NIL * 18:44 Advice for Current players * 22:57 What he remembers growing up in Gayana * How his family ended up in Edmonton Canada

* 31:36 Differences of Canadian to American Football * 38:20 Why he thinks Iowa was surprised when he arrived on campus * What sold him on Iowa and why he canceled all his other visits * 48:17 Transition to Iowa City * 59:18 Adjustments to "going in motion" in the United States * His first college start against Michigan * Being a 1st round selection in the CFL draft by his hometown team * His experiences with the Jacksonville Jaguars * 01:07:55 Battling injuries in the NFL * His playing experience in indoor football * Other Canadian players at Iowa * 01:29:05 How he transitioned into coaching and setting up the 7-on-7 league in Iowa

* 01:36:09 Playing for Hayden Fry at the end of his coaching career Learn more about Trevor Bollers at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=283

You can connect with his son, T.J. Bollers on X (https://x.com/tj35ballin) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_tj_b_/) Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

In our next two episodes, we are sharing some of the best clips and segments from our first 16 episodes. Part 2 includes the following guests: * Matt Hughes (p. 10) * Danan Hughes (Ep. 15) * Jake Olson from Van Hayden Band (Ep. 13) * Ricchard Carter (Ep. 12) * Nate Kaeding (Ep. 16) * Billy Reardon (Ep. 14) See the list of all videos of past interviews on YouTube at https://galleryhurley.com or check out the audio versions at https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZw2G5BceHOzeufLDQCu3?si=8LrEdO1PSAOUV4rW9bEkTw Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

In our next two episodes, we are sharing some of the best clips and segments from our first 16 episodes.

Part 1 includes the following guests:

• Matt Sherman (Ep. 7)
• Scott Slutzker (Ep. 6)
• Demo Odems (Ep. 5)
• Sedrick Shaw (Ep. 9)
• Ryan Terry (Ep. 8)
• Mike Ferroni (Ep. 11)
• Brion Hurley (Ep. 2)
• Aaron Granquist (Ep. 4)
• Nick Gallery (Ep. 1)
• Derek Price (Ep. 3)

See the list of all videos of past interviews on YouTube at https://galleryhurley.com or check out the audio versions at https://open.spotify.com/show/2iZw2G5BceHOzeufLDQCu3?si=8LrEdO1PSAOUV4rW9bEkTw

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview one of the best Iowa kickers in school history, Nate Kaeding. He was an All-American, All-Big Ten, Lou Groza Award winner and NFL All-Pro who grew up in the shadows of Kinnick Stadium. We asked Nate about about his prolific sports achievements in high school, his approach to kicking, and how he succeeded in the NFL. We discussed the following topics: * What do kickers do during practice * Playing in Oakland against the crazy Raiders fans * Playing many positions in football in junior high * The transformation in football success at West High under Reese Morgan * Scoring his only college TD on a fake FG at Ohio State * His first game-winning FG in high school * How Iowa State forced Iowa to offer him a scholarship * Being fortunate that Reese Morgan joined him at Iowa at the same time * The influence of parents, coaches and teammates on his development * The Iowa City City vs West High rivalry in football in the 1990's * How he managed no time off between sports because they were so good * Soccer championship tournaments in the state of Iowa * His "official" recruiting visit to Iowa * Playing his freshman year * His mental preparation and practice routine that made him successful as a kicker * His favorite Hawkeye memories on the field * Preparing for the NFL Draft and waiting on Draft Day * How Eli Manning helped Nate get drafted by San Diego * What he doesn't miss about being an NFL kicker * How he dealt with the NFL "K" balls * What NFL training camp was like * Putting on a charity football camp with Robert Gallery * Dealing with bad games in the NFL with all the publicity * How he transitioned into business after retirement with restaurants and clothing lines Learn more about Nate Kaeding at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=27 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

We wanted to try something different in this week's episode. We added AI generated voice in different parts and had a program summarize and highlight some of our past episodes.

00:19 The Journey of Iowa Football Stories

01:04 Life Lessons from Former Players

01:31 The Iowa Way: Principles and Values

02:06 Special Episode: Best Insights from Former Hawkeyes

02:30 Building a Football Dynasty: The Iowa Way

03:13 The Foundation: Blue Collar Mentality

03:58 Break the Rock Philosophy

04:27 Development Over Stars

05:04 The Hayden Fry Era: Psychology and Gamesmanship

05:51 Player First Philosophy

06:30 Building Brotherhood

07:05 The Recruiter: Hayden Fry's Tactics

07:37 The Kirk Ferentz Era: Consistency and Excellence

08:20 The Blueprint: Fundamentals and Simplicity

08:58 Humble Leadership and Adapting to Change

10:03 The Iowa Experience: Beyond Football

10:58 The Underdog Mentality

11:23 The Lasting Legacy: Character Development

11:48 Sustained Excellence and The Iowa Way

12:48 Conclusion: The Greatest Victory
Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

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Brion and Nick interview two-sport professional athlete and former Iowa wide receiver and center fielder Danan Hughes. He shares his experience balancing college football, minor league baseball and the NFL, and how he became a broadcaster for the Kansas City Chiefs. Some of the topics we discussed:

* His in-home visit from Coach Fry and other memories

* Getting recruited to play basketball, baseball and football in college

* How Iowa wrestling convinced him to sign with Iowa

* His experience learning under Coach Bill Snyder (before leaving to K-State)

* The differences between Coach Snyder and Coach Don Patterson

* His emotional trip back to New Jersey for the 1992 Kickoff Classic

* His experience playing in the Rose Bowl and Holiday Bowl

* The famous Snow Angel celebration against Minnesota

* The two passes he dropped in college

* Why he hates Ryan Terry

* Hayden Fry's 80th birthday party in Nevada

* Breaking his foot before the NFL Draft

* How he stayed in football shape while playing in the minor leagues

* His experience being one of the first NIL athletes

* His mentality when he played and not giving opponents any respect

* His first game in the NFL on Monday Night Football catching punts for the first time

* Punt returner drills they practiced in the NFL

* Why Chiefs coach Marty Schottenheimer couldn't get rid of him

* His painful experience of being deactivated right before a game

* How his NFL career ended with Mike Ditka

* How he got his break broadcasting for the Kansas City Chiefs

* The bonds he formed with former teammates

* His response when asked if he was a "dirty" player

* What it was like playing with Hall of Fame football players like Joe Montana and Derrick Thomas

Learn more about Danan Hughes at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=883 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview another teammate, center and long snapper Billy Reardon. We covered a lot of random topics, from being a walk-on to influencing Jason Kelce to his near miss opportunity with the Chicago Bears. Some of the topics we discussed:

* His brief conversation with Coach Fry on his visit

* His connection to Iowa

* Reliving the 1996 season wins

* The feeling of being blown out in games against Penn State and Ohio State

* His one failure as a snapper

* His memories of Hayden Fry

* When he got fired from his job for changing the play call

* The things he liked about the "Hawk Hitters"

* Talking to the ESPN GameDay crew in 1996

* Blocking for great running backs at Iowa

* Why the center is considered the QB of the lineman

* Taking stickers and ANF off the helmets

* How his son ended up at Iowa, and why he transferred to Akron

* Why he doesn't talk to his kid's coaches

* Iowa's successful walk-on program

* The Wisconsin scholarship offer that never came

* When he almost missed a winter workout

* The time he almost got invited to the Bears training camp

* Dealing with adversity

* The current state of NIL and the NCAA Football video game

* His memories of visiting Nick's family farm

* The difference between weight room strength and "farm strength"

* The difference between offensive and defensive lineman

* Meeting a former Hawkeye that had dated Kamela Harris

* Discussion on interest in coaching football

* Working on the Big Bean project in Chicago

* How he switched to becoming a lawyer

* Experiences playing on special teams

* His sister being embarrassed after a bad snap

* The difference between FG and punt snapping

* Why Brion got the nickname "1 iron"

* How Paul Longo helped Jason Kelce switch to center at Notre Dame because of Bill

* How Travis Kelce got a scholarship at Cincinnati

* The Iowa weight room music options

* The exotics and fake plays we practiced

* Having fun in El Paso and Juarez at the Sun Bowl

* Stories from the 1993 Alamo Bowl

* Being roommates with the late Ian Davis

* Playing against Tulsa in 1993 and 1996

* Hayden facing his former assistant coaches Dan McCarney and Barry Alvarez

Learn more about Bill Reardon at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1435 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick change it up from our past interviews, and talk to the drummer of a popular Iowa Hawkeye cover band, Van Hayden. Each member is dressed as Hayden Fry, playing Van Halen songs with lyrics modified to Iowa sports themes. He also was in school at the same time as them, and has lots of great stories to share! Some of the topics we discussed:

* Hayden's Chevy Trailblazer

* His high school athletic career

* Refereeing intramural basketball

* Competing for girls with Rodney Filer

* Watching nude performers in theater class

* The origin of Van Hayden

* Why they started doing cover songs with Iowa themes

* The self-contained concert ambulance, the Vanbulance

* Why he took 6 years to graduate at Iowa

* Reflecting on David Lee Roth's wild trip to Kinnick in 1986

* His vision for battle of the bands between colleges

* When Nick saved his date at a Metallica concert at Lollapalooza

* Hayden Fry's lack of warm weather sideline attire

* Hayden's family's response to their songs

* Typical tailgating weekend for Van Hayden

Learn more about Van Hayden at https://www.vanhaydenband.com/ Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye wide receiver Ricchard Carter, letterwinner from 1995-1997. He talks about his journey from New Jersey to Iowa, bowling and running track in high school, how he got his nickname, and his advice to young athletes. Some of the topics we discussed: * Growing up in Passaic, NJ * Exceling at track in high school * How he got into bowling * The shock of competing with athletes at Iowa * What raised concerns over one of his other recruiting trips * His connection to Bo Porter * Watching women's basketball and C. Vivian Stringer * The impact of Chris Street's death on his recruiting trip * Conditioning drills at Iowa * How he got his nicknames * His first game on kickoff coverage * Training table comedy hour * His relationship with Coach Patterson * Pregame tests before a game * His first trip to Ohio State seeing Eddie George * The coldest game he played in * When his wife was embarrassed in class during a game * Being late to practice during 2-a-days * Playing with "King Hawk" * Fighting injuries during his senior season * Scoring a TD in the 1997 Sun Bowl * Advise to give to young players * What was different about Iowa and New Jersey Learn more about Ricchard at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=380 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-Big Ten lineman Mike "Beef" Ferroni. He talks about his journey from New Jersey to Iowa, following Tony Stewart to Iowa, wrestling for Dan Gable, his relationship with Kirk Ferentz, and playing in memorable and historic Iowa football games. Some of the topics we discussed:

* Getting pinned 30 times when he started wrestling

* The competitiveness at his high school in New Jersey

* How Tony Stewart helped him get to Iowa

* What schools he visited during recruiting, and why he picked Iowa

* Why he got in trouble with Hy-Vee during his freshman year and later worked there

* Wrestling under Dan Gable for a few seasons

* Fun stories about trips with teammates and annual get togethers

* Memories from key victories, like the 1991 Rose Bowl, at Ohio State in 1991 and the Kickoff Classic in 1992

* His NFL journey and how he ended up in Arena football

* His personal relationship with Coach Kirk Ferentz

* How he became a New Jersey State Police officer

* Why he was thinking about hot dogs after the Northwestern game

* His relationship with Bernie Wyatt

* Being roommates with Acie Earl before school started

* His friend's unbelievable first game experience at Penn State

Learn more about Mike "Beef" Ferroni at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=608

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview All-Big Ten linebacker Matt Hughes. He talks about his journey from Texas to Iowa, growing up as the son of a football coach, and how he fought through injuries in the NFL and Arena football.

Some of the topics we discussed:

* Growing up in a Texas small town

* Why he wanted to leave Texas for college due to a family tragedy

* The Iowa coaching connection to his hometown

* What it was like to grow up with a dad as football coach

* Stories from his Iowa recruiting visit

* What his friends told him about going to a D-1 school

* How he struggled in his first year at defensive end

* Trash talking and fights in practice

* The Heisman Trophy winners he played against

* The player that hyperextended both his elbows in the same game

* How he developed into an All-Big ten linebacker

* How he embraced the Cy-Hawk rivalry

* Haggling for a gift in Juarez, Mexico during the Sun Bowl trip

* Why he was mad at the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL draft

* His experience with the San Francisco 49ers

* What impressed him about Jerry Rice

* Playing in the arena league

* His favorite quotes and memories of Hayden Fry

* What it was like co-coaching with his Dad

* Why he settled in the Iowa City area

* His life philosophy

Learn more about Matt at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=157

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former NFL and CFL running back Sedrick Shaw, who is still Iowa's all-time leading rusher. He talks about his journey from Austin, Texas and how he became so successful as a Hawkeye, and how his professional career unfolded.

Some of the topics we discussed:

* The competition and athletes in Austin, Texas

* Playing linebacker and safety in high school

* Why he chose Iowa over UCLA and other Texas schools

* The relationship he built with Iowa coaches

* Coach Fry's visit to his home

* What his first year at Iowa was like

* When he decided to redshirt his true freshman year

* How he dealt with a wrist injury early in his career, and who helped him get healed

* Why he was so fired up on his first TD run in the 1995 Sun Bowl

* Why the 1996 Alamo Bowl meant so much to him

* His favorite quotes and memories from Coach Fry

* His mindset in games when he had 40+ carries

* What motivated him during the game

* A funny story about the Alamo Bowl trip

* His views on rivalries like Minnesota and Iowa State as an out-of-state player

* How many injuries he dealt with during his football career

* Draft day and his NFL career

* His time in the CFL

* What he likes about his work training kids instead of coaching kids

* Dealing with weather in Iowa

* His connection to Michigan's Fab Five basketball team

* What he's doing now as a profession

Learn more about Sedrick at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1579

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Arizona Cardinals RB Ryan Terry to learn about his journey from Steubenville Ohio to walk-on at Iowa and how he made it in the NFL

Some of the topics we discussed:

* Growing up with a Green Beret father

* What made him commit to getting good grades

* When he decided he was going to play in the NFL

* His favorite training workout in high school

* How he met future NFL coach Rob Ryan

* His connection with Calvin Jones and the Steubenville Trio

* How his mother put Iowa on the radar

* Which coaches helped him get to Iowa as a walk-on

* How Coach Elliott tricked him when he got a scholarship

* How he helped the younger running backs like Tavian Banks and Sedrick Shaw

* Where he thinks he gets his work ethic

* His favorite NFL running backs growing up

* His famous sports family members

* Why he hates Danan Hughes

* How he managed his disappointing senior season

* Why he signed with the Arizona Cardinals

* How he made the 52-man roster his rookie year

* Stories from Cardinals training camp including Mike Devlin

* Who was the best NFL player he played against

* How he ended up in the CFL

* Why he thinks paying college players is a good thing

* Transitioning to stretch therapy

* How he became the unofficial Iowa team barber

Learn more about Ryan at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1696

Links

* RT of Stretch: https://rtofstretch.com/

* RT of Stretch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rtofstretchofficial/

* RT of Stretch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTOFSTRETCHHouston

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview Nick's former roommate and former Iowa QB Matt Sherman, where we learn about Matt's football journey from high school, his time at Iowa, his NFL combine and Arena football experience.

Some of the topics we discussed:

* How his high school team was able to run the same offense as the Univ of Houston

* Following in the footsteps of Kurt Warner * How it was growing up with his Dad as a coach

* How he took Jake Plummer's scholarship to Iowa

* How he has adjusted to his kids playing hockey living in Minneapolis

* Getting to know the Hartlieb family

* How he ended up working for the University of Minnesota Athletics Department

* What it's like watching the Iowa vs Minnesota games

* His views on NIL and the transfer portal

* His thoughts on the late Ryan Driscoll

* The famous recruiting trip Coach Fry made to St. Ansgar

* His recruiting trip in Iowa City and how he committed to Iowa

* Growing up an Iowa State fan, and why he didn't go there

* His brief punting experience at Iowa

* Dealing with crazy Iowa fans and gamblers after games

* The influence of Coach Elliott on his life after recruiting

* How Coach Patterson and Coach Fry dealt with Matt during practice and games

* How he knew if a play he recommended would get called

* The difficulty of the drop back passing technique and how he modified it

* How Iowa changed play calls against Dan McCarney and Iowa State

* How he learned to call audibles

* When the game started to slow down for him

* Recapping the crazy 1994 season with quarterback injuries

* How he ended up playing at Purdue in 1994 with a broken foot

* The TD pass he caught from Tim Dwight against Minnesota in 1994

* Meeting Bobby Diaco's father and friends

* When he tried to quit during a game

* When his Dad finally wore gear with #12

* How he handled disappointment and pressure

* Nick's experience wearing hockey goalie equipment

* Why he hasn't watched some past games, like the 1997 Michigan game

* How colleges are better preparing players for the mental side

* His favorite Hayden Fry stories

* Riding the jump seat on the plane after the 1996 win at Penn State

* How he helped Peyton Manning with his play fake technique

* How we kept our feet warm at Northwestern in 1995

Learn more about Matt at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=104

Links

* Video version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/nEqkigeEvtY

* Matt Sherman - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Sherman_(American_football)

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Colts and Saints TE Scott Slutzker, who played at Iowa from 1991-1995. We discuss his multi-sport background, and his football journey to Iowa and later into the NFL Some of the topics we discussed: * Growing up in California before moving to New Jersey * Switching from soccer to football * Why his parents didn't let him play football the 2nd time * Trying out with the New York Yankees while injured in high school * His original plan to play both baseball and football at Iowa and why baseball didn't work out * How Frank Verducci got him back on track academically * His first recruiting letter from Columbia, which had the nation's longest losing streak * Why he canceled his recruiting visit to Wisconsin * His strange recruiting trip to Notre Dame * Why he chose Iowa over Notre Dame, and his thoughts on Lou and Skip Holtz * Being Jewish in Iowa and dealing with Christmas * Playing for Coach Dave Triplett, Carl Hargrave and Mark Hendrickson * Reflecting back on the racial bias from the 2020 season * Comparing today's athletes with NIL versus our playing days * Spring break trip to South Padre Island in a Winnebago * More details on the frozen lizard story * What it was like playing for Coach Fry * The recipe Coach Fry developed for rebuilding a program * What it was like being a stand up TE and how to transition back to a 3-point stance in the NFL * How a mistake on Draft Day may have caused him to slip * His views on Colts head coach Jim Mora Sr * Getting traded to New Orleans and flying there on the same day * The Mike Ditka and Ricky Williams saga in New Orleans * Move benefits of being traded in the NFL * Fighting through injuries in the NFL * How he ended up in Charlotte * His flight on 9/11 to tryout for the Bears * Why he was scared of Nick beating him up Learn more about Scott at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1616 Additional links: * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Slutzker * Coach Carl Hargrave: https://uiupeacocks.com/honors/upper-iowa-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/carl-hargrave/52 * Mark Hendrickson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hendrickson_(American_football) * Myers Hendrickson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers_Hendrickson Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former offensive lineman from 1989-1991, Shawn Gillen. He has an incredible story of battling football injuries, playing football in Germany, and two life-threatening health scares. You will glad you listened and watched this episode!

00:00 Regrets about hitting Melvin Foster

01:18 Introduction and Welcome

01:25 Growing Up in Illinois

01:43 High School Football Journey

02:03 Recruitment by Iowa

04:51 College Football Challenges

11:11 Injuries and Setbacks

21:23 Reflecting on College Experience

35:17 Life After College

36:40 Playing Football in Germany

39:32 Unexpected Journey to Germany

40:25 Playing Football in Germany

42:06 Adventures in Europe

43:08 Return to Iowa and Health Issues

55:37 Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis

57:08 Bone Marrow Transplant

01:03:42 Post-Transplant Reflections

01:09:58 Career in Local Government

01:15:36 Pursuing a PhD

01:17:12 Facing the Challenge of Calculus

01:18:20 Overcoming Academic Hurdles

01:19:09 Balancing Family and Academia

01:20:22 Career Journey and Relocation

01:22:42 Hurricane Irma: A City Manager's Ordeal

01:32:06 Health Crisis and Career Shift

01:36:40 Consulting and New Beginnings

01:39:36 Reflections and Future Plans

You can learn more about Shawn Gillen at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=2741

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview their teammate from the mid-1990's, wide receiver and kick returner, Demo Odems. You will learn about his football journey to Iowa and later into Arena football and coaching Some of the topics we discussed: * How he ended up playing youth football instead of soccer * How he chose Iowa over other schools, and where he really wanted to attend * His struggles with weight growing up, and how he started out as a lineman * His first trip outside of Texas * His recruiting trip to Iowa and meeting with Coach Fry * How Sedrick Shaw (his HS teammate) also ended up at Iowa * His relationship with the late Coach John O'Hara * The summer he spent in Iowa City before his freshman year * A big mistake he regrets in Iowa City * His favorite distractions of fishing and video games * His favorite places to eat and go out in Iowa City * His favorite memories of games we played in together * When Tim Dwight borrowed his car for a few weeks * The origin of the "Butt Naked Posse" * How he passed Spanish II in college * How Penn State fans have changed over the years * Catching passes from Kurt Warner's Pro Day at the bubble * Why he didn't pursue the NFL after school * How he ended up playing Arena football and becoming a league MVP * "The Franchise" rec league basketball championship team * How he ended up as a graduate assistant for Bret Bielema in Wisconsin * How he used Halle Berry to inspire the Badgers upset over Michigan * Why we started this podcast * How he got his name, Demosceneeds * What he's doing now for work Learn more about Demo at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1326

You can contact Demo:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demosesneeds-odems-iii-a07306102/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coacho10/
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Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview another former roommate, walk-on FB Aaron Granquist to learn about his football journey from junior college to Iowa. Some of the topics we discussed: * Why he decided to walk-on at Iowa after JUCO * His amazing rushing stats at Waldorf and Iowa * His unique recruiting trip to BYU * Imitating Mike Alstott in practice * Why he had the largest neckroll in college football * His best memories of Hayden Fry * Scrambled Egg vs Laurel hat naming debate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrambled_egg_(uniform)) * Being a 2-sport athlete in college * UI Intramural basketball * What it is like being a football official * Aaron's perspectives on specialists (kickers and punters) * Experiences at different stadiums and Kinnick * The story about the hair brush * His brief modeling career * His work with the Iowa Football Club * How he finally became a Civil Engineer Learn more about Aaron at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=704 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview their first official guest, former college roommate and former Detroit Lions TE Derek Price. He transferred to Iowa in 1993 after 2 seasons at Mesa Community College near Tempe, Arizona. He was a free agent TE with the Detroit Lions in 1996 before a neck injury ended his football career. In this interview, we discussed: * When he switched from diving to football * Playing for TE coach Carl Hargrave * Why he took a recruiting trip to UNLV instead of Air Force Academy * His recruiting visit to Iowa and why he immediately committed to Coach Fry * Why he kept getting tickets on his pickup truck and how he learned to drive in snow * How Chuck Long helped him get into the NFL * Perks of being in the NFL * How he gained weight at Iowa * What he did on "Cut Day" in his first season in the NFL * A new hair style he received from Tavian Banks' mom * Playing against John Randle and Reggie White in the NFL * Multiple stories of players not cashing their checks * Why he played TE instead of WR at Iowa * The 1995 Senior Poster "Dressed and Ready": https://www.hawktoys.com/product/1995-football-seniors-poster/1704?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10 * Making fun of Nick's head size - Jack in the Box commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2vHx1toXK8 * His perspective playing with Barry Sanders in Detroit ("Bye Bye Barry" movie: https://amzn.to/3TtJ0Uw) * The frozen iguana story Learn more about Derek at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1417 How to contact Derek: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.derekcprice * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derek.c.price.7/ * Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Price_%28American_football%29 * The Faction Foundation: https://thefactionfoundation.com/ Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

In our 2nd full podcast, the roles are reversed, and Nick interviews Brion to learn about how he got interested in kicking, his experience as a walk-on at Iowa, and his journey to NFL training camps and Arena football. Some of the topics we discussed: * How he got started with kicking and punting * His dad's connection to the Iowa football program * The recruiting process at Iowa and UNI as a walk-on * The growth of Iowa-born kickers at Iowa * How he shared the punting duties with Nick in 1993 (TV spotlight on punting battle with Brion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a2F69llWxU) * The ups and downs of his playing career, and how he ended up being a long distance kicker * The mental side and preparation of being a kicker * His love of Rocky Rococo's pizza * Almost missing the bus for the 1994 Oregon game * Accidentally kicking the ball into the stands during a game * The banana peel jerseys from 1994 and 1995 * His unique kicking style and technique (Brion's Iowa highlight film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlF3t5aiK2I) * How he got signed by the New York Giants twice and had to get a work leave-of-absence * The impact of the K balls in the NFL * His Arena football and Arena2 journey and how the contracts were structured (Brion's Arena highlight tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJgVxoi4wEw) * Another time he almost missed the team bus * His only game-winning FG * Players we would like to interview on the podcast Learn more about Brion at hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=136 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

In the first podcast, Brion interviews Nick to learn about his football journey to Iowa and later into the NFL Some of the topics we discussed: * How he got into kicking and punting * What his recruiting process was like, and interactions with Coach Bobby Elliott * Why he considered attending the Air Force Academy * What it was like playing as a true freshman (TV spotlight on punting battle with Brion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a2F69llWxU) * The worst punting day ever against Iowa State (watch the punts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0lcODyAwis) * Causing a delay in the 1993 Michigan game * Blowout losses to Ohio State and Penn State * The loss at Tulsa in 1996 * Scoring a TD and playing other positions * Recurring football dreams/nightmares * NFL journey with the Chiefs, Jets and Dolphins, including his first and only NFL game * His perspective seeing Robert Gallery's rise to fame * The support he received from his family and how they traveled to most of the games * Super Jock pregame ritual (watch the 1986 commercial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NETvbqZAZX4) Learn more about Nick at hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=122 Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories. Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Learn more about our new podcast! Nick Gallery is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996 Brion Hurley is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996 We will interview former Hawkeye football players and staff to learn about their experiences and interesting stories. A behind-the-scenes look at Iowa football like you've never heard before.

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfzw0R7YmS0

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com

Brion and Nick interview former Houston Oilers safety and Iowa defensive back Chris Jackson. He made his way from Houston, Texas to Iowa City, and through hard work and coaching from Bob Elliott, he turned into an all-Big Ten performer. These days, he teaches high school kids how to understand finances and investing in Los Angeles.

00:00 Dedication to Coach Bob Elliot

00:29 A Memorable Welcome to the Big 10

01:33 Chris Jackson's Football Journey Begins

03:15 First Steps on the Football Field

10:05 High School Football Memories

12:25 Recruitment and College Decision

20:29 Impact of Coach Bob Elliott

34:59 Financial Literacy and Life Lessons

59:19 Mastering Defensive Strategies

01:00:32 The Art of Disguise in Football

01:01:23 Learning from the Greats: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis

01:02:27 Challenges and Adaptations in Defense

01:06:29 Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Frederick Douglass

01:08:09 Financial Literacy and Empowerment

01:21:11 The Importance of Time and Financial Decisions

01:26:56 Reflecting on a short NFL Career

01:32:31 The Blessing in Disguise: Injury and Transformation

01:35:06 The Power of Authenticity and Purpose

01:46:55 The Journey to Teaching Financial Literacy

01:55:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude to Coach Elliott

You can learn more about Chris Jackson at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=906

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former teammate and kicker/punter, Todd Romano. After a successful high school career in West Palm Beach, Florida, he signed with Iowa to help upgrade the placekicking and punting. He lettered 4 years for the Hawks after redshirting the 1991 season, and kicked 4 FGs in a close win against Tulsa in 1993, including a 53-yard FG.

00:00 Arrival in Boulder: The Mile High Challenge

01:11 Early Life and Sports Beginnings

04:29 Becoming a Kicker: High School Football Experiences

26:47 Recruitment Stories: Choosing Iowa

53:03 Meeting the Roommates

54:46 Dorm Life Adventures

01:00:00 The Lizard Incident

01:15:41 Football Memories and Challenges

01:32:35 Coach Fry's Superstitions

01:34:49 Visiting Locker Room Challenges

01:35:31 Reflecting on Career Ups and Downs

01:36:32 The Mental Game of Kicking

01:38:53 Special Teams Pressure and Performance

01:47:16 Intramural Soccer and College Memories

01:59:55 Fraternity Life and College Experiences

02:10:35 The Evolution of Special Teams

02:23:42 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

You can learn more about Todd Romano at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1499

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview sports columnist for the Des Moines Register, Chad Leistikow (pronounced LYE-stick-oh). Chad has been in the newspaper business for over 34 years, mainly covering Iowa high school and University of Iowa sports teams. He worked at the Iowa City Press-Citizen in high school, and later worked for the Voice of the Hawkeyes, Cedar Rapids Gazette, USA Today and Des Moines Register. He grew up with Brion in Iowa City, and attended college at Iowa with Nick and Brion. He gives insights into Iowa Athletics and how he approaches games and relationships with players and coaches, along with his memories of Iowa sports growing up in Iowa City.

00:00 Caitlin's Big Game Moments

00:47 Introducing Chad: Iowa Sports Columnist

01:10 Chad's Journey into Sports Writing

03:52 High School Sports Writing Beginnings

07:25 Covering Iowa Football: Fry to Ferentz

13:20 Challenges and Triumphs in Sports Journalism

16:49 Media Relations and Coaching Dynamics

30:29 Beth Getz's Impact and Coaching Searches

33:41 The Process of Writing a Sports Column

48:20 The Evolution of TV Listings

49:57 NIL and College Sports: A Media Perspective

52:25 The Impact of NIL on College Athletes

56:42 Iowa's Approach to NIL and Recruiting

01:04:55 Challenges in Modern Journalism

01:09:54 Memories of Iowa Sports

01:18:46 The Legacy of Chris Street

01:25:19 Closing Thoughts and Future of Iowa Athletics

You can learn more about Chad at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/staff/2648100001/chad-leistikow/

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Harvard football player and WWE professional wrestler-turned neuroscientist, Chris Nowinski.

He wrote the investigative book "Head Games: Football’s Concussion Crisis" in 2006 and co- founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) in 2007, a non-profit organization leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted. He also co-founded the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center in 2008.

We invited him on the show to talk about the latest news on CTE and how people who might be impacted by it can seek help for themselves, teammates, friends or family.

00:00 Corwin Brown's Story: A Family's Struggle with CTE

01:23 Introducing Dr. Christopher Nowinski and His Journey

02:42 The Fight to Change Concussion Culture

03:48 Current Studies and New Initiatives

06:31 Preventing CTE: Advice for Parents and Coaches

11:15 The Role of Equipment in CTE Prevention

16:26 Diagnosing and Treating CTE

20:07 Supporting Families Affected by CTE

25:05 Fundraising and Awareness Initiatives

25:43 Personal Stories and Challenges

27:29 Football's Impact and Safety Concerns

29:32 Debating the Future of Football

32:30 Comparing Football to Other Sports

38:08 NFL's Role and Responsibility

46:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

You can learn more about Chris and his work at the following links:

• Concussion Legacy Foundation and Helpline: https://concussionfoundation.org/
• Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center: https://www.bu.edu/cte/
• Chris Nowinski Website: https://www.chrisnowinski.com/
• Chris Nowinski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnowinski/
• "Head Games" Book written by Chris: https://amzn.to/451ROaw
• Diagnose CTE II: https://www.diagnosecte.org/
• Boston University and UNITE Brain Bank (Bank CTE): https://www.bankcte.org/
• Chris Nowinski's pro wrestling career video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfkB9zWtTk
• Corwin Brown story with Bob Costas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JFo812tMmc
• Dr. David Reiss on Psychiatric Treatment for Suspected CTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfW8JyDj3Dg
• Supporting Suspected CTE Caregivers with Dr. Robert Stern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Q3CJ-bgcM

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye and backup NFL and CFL quarterback, Ricky Stanzi. We discuss his journey from Ohio to Iowa, and how he got his opportunity to play at Iowa. He discussed his mindset after a "pick six" and how he learned to fight back from his Dad. He wondered how "love it or leave it" would have been different with today's social media, and what he's doing these days to promote movement and reduce physical pain.

00:00 The Unlikely Victory and Reflecting on a Memorable Season

02:05 Growing Up in Ohio

07:01 The Influence of his Dad's fighter mindset

21:54 Choosing Iowa: A Tough Decision

37:56 First Impressions and Transition to College

43:11 The Struggles of the First Year

43:39 Adjusting to College Football

44:30 Building Lifelong Friendships

45:41 Facing Competition and Doubts

47:11 The Importance of Fundamentals

51:48 Learning from the Best

55:56 The Role of Humility and Coaching

01:14:46 The Turning Point: Penn State Game

01:18:20 The Journey to Success

01:20:20 Building Trust and Relationships

01:22:16 Reflecting on the 2009 Season

01:22:45 Preparation and Mentorship in 2010

01:29:25 The Viral Moment and Its Aftermath

01:38:23 Resilience and Mental Toughness

01:53:18 Pro Day and NFL Journey

02:02:09 Struggles and Realizations

02:03:26 Experimenting with Movement

02:03:50 Journey to Canada and Back

02:04:56 Discovering Natural Movement

02:08:00 Introduction to GOATA

02:08:40 The Importance of Ground Resting

02:09:37 Connecting with GOATA Founders

02:13:17 Teaching and Spreading the GOATA System

02:16:14 Practical Tips for Everyday Movement

02:23:12 The Philosophy Behind GOATA

02:36:30 Final Thoughts and Resources

You can learn more about Ricky Stanzi at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=29

You can learn more about his GOATA movement program and sign up for a free program at https://certification.goatamovement.com/level1

Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered is hosted by Nick Gallery and Brion Hurley. Nick is a former Iowa punter from 1993-1996, and Brion is a former Iowa kicker and punter from 1993-1996. They interview former Iowa football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.

Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.