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.

Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye lineman from 1995-1997, Epenesa Epenesa. We discuss his journey from American Samoa to Iowa Wesleyan to the Iowa Hawkeyes. We also discuss how his sons followed in his footprints to Iowa (A.J., Eric and Iose).

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:30 Family Success in Sports03:09 Daughter's Volleyball Journey to Purdue04:50 Growing Up in American Samoa06:01 Journey to Iowa Wesleyan11:58 Transition to University of Iowa24:19 Life as a Student Athlete30:58 Polynesian Brotherhood39:31 Balancing Family and College01:06:53 First Experiences on the Field01:27:42 AJ's Football Journey and Recruitment01:46:59 Surprise Visit to Coach's Office01:48:07 AJ's Commitment to Iowa01:51:52 Eric's Journey and Challenges02:20:27 Recruitment and Decision-Making02:43:56 Family Values and Training Philosophy02:46:56 Conclusion and Future PlansYou can learn more about Epenesa Epenesa at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=132

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 DB from 1992 to 1996, Billy Coats. He talks about his journey from Texas, his interest in Iowa at an early age, his decision between Iowa and other Texas schools, his battle to get on the field and deal with injuries, his pursuit of professional football and how he got into high school coaching.

00:00 Injury on the Field

00:45 Welcome Billy Coats

00:59 Early Football Journey

03:07 High School Football Experience

04:43 Choosing Iowa

08:55 First Impressions of Iowa

09:57 Freshman Year Challenges

28:32 Coaching Philosophy and Influence

41:19 Understanding Route Reading in Football

42:16 Zone Defense and Its Challenges

46:51 The Importance of Change of Direction

47:39 Coaching and Player Development

01:02:17 Advice for Balancing Multiple Sports

01:08:50 College Life and Pro Day Experiences

01:20:55 High School Sports and NIL Impact

01:22:49 Reflections and Gratitude

You can learn more about Billy Coats at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=417Gallery 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 FB from 1988 to 1992, "Sweet Lew" Montgomery. He talks about his journey from Waterloo East High, his decision between Iowa and Michigan State, and the fundraising work he's done to research Sanfilippo Syndrome that took his son's life too early.

00:00 Losing a Bet at Purdue in 1991

01:32 Welcome Lew Montgomery

01:50 Growing Up in Waterloo

07:22 High School Football Journey

12:32 Choosing Iowa Over Michigan State

22:44 College Football Career at Iowa

29:20 Memorable Moments and Reflections

49:56 Pride and Representation at Iowa

50:47 NFL Dreams and Realizations

51:53 Life Lessons from Football

57:47 Career in Human Resources

01:00:36 Broadcasting and Community Involvement

01:01:36 Lucas' Story and Legacy

01:06:54 Family and Personal Reflections

You can learn more about Lew Montgomery at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1249

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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 the "Voice of the Hawkeyes" Gary Dolphin. He shares his broadcasting history at Iowa going back to 1973, and how he prepares for each game. He also shares some great stories about Hayden Fry and Kirk Ferentz, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming 2025 season.

00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on Bump Elliot and Hayden Fry

01:29 Welcoming Gary Dolphin: Voice of the Hawkeyes

01:49 First Play-by-Play Memories and Transition to Learfield

09:08 Kirk Ferentz's Journey and Coaching Philosophy

19:30 Hayden Fry's Legacy and Transition to Kirk Ferentz

30:41 Preparing for Game Day: Behind the Scenes

41:43 Broadcasting Wisdom and Humor

42:41 Mentorship and Career Reflections

42:58 The Unpredictability of Live Radio

43:29 Play-by-Play Dynamics

44:40 Foundation and Scholarship Initiatives

51:10 Memorable Moments and Traditions

01:05:17 Stadium Experiences and Rivalries

01:14:05 Conference Expansion and TV Influence

01:19:57 The Story Behind Dolph's Iron Bar in Dubuque

01:27:47 Growing Up in Cascade, Iowa

01:32:51 Iowa Football: Past and Present

01:33:39 Special Teams and Defensive Lineup

01:38:20 Offensive Line and Key Players

01:45:37 Kirk Ferentz: The Man Behind the Success

01:50:03 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Farewells

You can learn more about Gary Dolphin at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Dolphin

To learn about his bar, visit https://garydolphins.com/

To learn more about his Journalism scholarship, visit https://dbqfoundation.org/giving-center/gary-dolphin-journalism-grant-fund

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 New England Patriots TE Marv Cook. He shares his journey from small town Iowa multi-sport athlete to a position change at Iowa to the NFL Pro Bowl. He also talked about his coaching philosophy that led Iowa City Regina to 7 straight state championships over his 14 seasons. And of course, we talk about his famous catch against Ohio State in 1987.

00:00 Epic Game Day Atmosphere

02:07 Introducing Marv Cook

02:40 High School Beginnings

04:52 Recruitment Journey

07:01 Transition to College Football

10:49 Freshman Year Challenges

17:04 Memorable Moments and Lessons

30:02 Coaching and Mentorship

39:00 The Essence of Competition

39:31 A Memorable Coaching Moment

40:26 Life Lessons Beyond Football

41:30 The Impact and Influence of Hayden Fry

46:58 Challenges and Triumphs in High School Coaching

50:42 The Importance of Adaptability in Coaching

56:15 The Art of Route Running

01:14:36 The Evolution of Football Techniques

01:20:52 Defensive Strategies and Strengths

01:21:40 Challenges of Crowd Noise

01:22:59 Iowa State Football Experience

01:33:30 The Importance of Special Teams

01:36:27 Memorable Moments in Iowa Football

01:49:30 Transition to the NFL

02:00:24 The Kids' Team: Belief and Preparation

02:01:47 Social Media and the Pressure on Athletes

02:04:20 Sportsmanship and Fan Behavior

02:11:36 NIL and the Changing Landscape of College Athletics

02:14:32 The Brotherhood of Iowa Hawkeyes

02:28:29 Reflecting on Personal Experiences and Career

You can learn more about Marv Cook at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=41

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.