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.

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