Brion and Nick interview former Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mike Wells. The St. Louis native was headed to Michigan before his offer disappeared, and ended up at Iowa with great success. He was named to the sophomore all-America team in 1991, and was first team all-Big Ten in 1991 and 1993.

00:00 Revenge Against Michigan's Les Miles

01:13 College Recruitment and Choosing Iowa

14:52 Freshman Year Struggles and Homesickness

30:07 Sophomore Year Breakout and Big Ten Success

33:02 Struggles with Position Changes in College

33:53 Reflecting on the 1993 Alamo Bowl Performance

35:14 Transitioning to the NFL

35:18 Understanding Defensive Line Techniques

41:43 Challenges and Mindset in Professional Football

48:44 Memorable Moments and Trash Talk

55:42 NFL Draft Experience and Early Career

01:06:15 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities

01:07:04 The Reality of NFL Tickets

01:07:43 Memorable Moments and Friendships

01:09:15 Facing the Best in the NFL

01:13:51 Transition to Coaching

01:15:09 Challenges and Triumphs in Coaching

01:22:39 Reunions and Reminiscing

01:30:07 The Future of College Football

01:30:41 Final Thoughts and Farewells

You can learn more about Mike Wells at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1810

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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