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.

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