Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye fullback Cliff King. He was originally from Columbus, Ohio and ended up at Iowa as a walk-on after attending high school in Chicago. He helped the Hawks to a 1991 victory at Ohio Stadium. We discuss his walk-on journey, and how it helped me rise up the ranks in the sports industry and ultimately at Nike, where he is the Sports Marketing Director for Jordan Brand.

00:00 Emotional Victory Against Ohio State

01:17 Introducing Cliff King

01:36 Early Life and Ohio State Fandom

02:15 Journey to Iowa

03:58 College Football Experience

04:23 Work Ethic and Family Influence

07:05 Transition to Iowa City

08:30 Rooming with James Winters

09:40 Walk-On Challenges and Achievements

23:01 Coaching and Mentorship

25:03 Embracing Walk-Ons: A Team Culture

28:34 Transitioning to Post-College Life

30:28 Breaking into the Sports Industry

33:45 Journey with Nike and Jordan Brand

36:31 Selecting and Signing Athletes

37:55 Future of Sports Marketing and NIL Deals

45:17 Navigating Career Growth at Nike

You can learn more about Cliff King at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=984

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 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.

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

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye walk-on linebacker from 1993-1997, Scott Yoder. We discuss his journey from small-town Iowa to starting in the Big Ten. We also discuss playing against Nick in high school, and shows off his vintage Shank Gear clothing (company Nick and I started after college).

00:00 Scott's introduction to cut blocking

01:51 High School Football Memories

02:46 Revisiting Old Games and Stats

05:38 Punting Prowess and Rivalries

10:24 Recruitment Journey

24:34 College Football Transition

37:33 Simeon Rice's Memorable Hit

37:58 Traveling and First Experiences

38:32 Sophomore Year Struggles

40:16 Learning the Defensive Playbook

41:48 Nightmares and Failure Dreams

43:32 Recurring Nightmares

45:22 Signal Calls and Defensive Responsibilities

48:45 The Pressure of Being a Walk-On

57:38 Weight Training and College Adjustments

01:03:35 Special Teams and First Game Experiences

01:14:00 Memorable Football Hits and Lessons Learned

01:16:13 Coaching and Arena Football Adventures

01:20:06 Transitioning from Coaching to Scouting

01:28:23 Family and Athletic Legacy

01:31:38 Reflecting on Past Choices and Career Paths

01:33:22 Nostalgia and Old Memorabilia

01:34:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

You can learn more about Scott Yoder at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1891

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.