Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview fellow senior class fullback, Rodney Filer (1993-1996). He was born in Houston, played high school in Waco and ended up raising his family in Des Moines. He discusses his Hawkeye career overcoming an ACL injury, and his NFL opportunities, and his long-time Arena Football career, primarily with the Iowa Barnstormers.

01:18 Introduction to Rodney Filer

01:51 Early Life and Gymnastics

03:41 Transition to Football

05:47 High School Football Journey

08:08 College Recruitment and Decision

08:48 Choosing Iowa

11:40 Transition to Iowa and Freshman Year

13:06 Challenges and Adjustments in College

21:20 Memorable Games and Plays

26:11 Fitness Journey and ACL Injury

28:39 ACL Injury and Recovery

30:40 Returning to Play and Overcoming Challenges

33:21 NFL Draft Hopes and Disappointments

34:47 Joining the San Diego Chargers

42:13 Transition to Arena Football

49:38 Life After Football and Starting a Business

55:45 Advice for Staying Active and Healthy

57:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell

You can learn more about Rodney Filer at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=614

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.

We wanted to try something different in this week's episode. We added AI generated voice in different parts and had a program summarize and highlight some of our past episodes.

00:19 The Journey of Iowa Football Stories

01:04 Life Lessons from Former Players

01:31 The Iowa Way: Principles and Values

02:06 Special Episode: Best Insights from Former Hawkeyes

02:30 Building a Football Dynasty: The Iowa Way

03:13 The Foundation: Blue Collar Mentality

03:58 Break the Rock Philosophy

04:27 Development Over Stars

05:04 The Hayden Fry Era: Psychology and Gamesmanship

05:51 Player First Philosophy

06:30 Building Brotherhood

07:05 The Recruiter: Hayden Fry's Tactics

07:37 The Kirk Ferentz Era: Consistency and Excellence

08:20 The Blueprint: Fundamentals and Simplicity

08:58 Humble Leadership and Adapting to Change

10:03 The Iowa Experience: Beyond Football

10:58 The Underdog Mentality

11:23 The Lasting Legacy: Character Development

11:48 Sustained Excellence and The Iowa Way

12:48 Conclusion: The Greatest Victory
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 offensive lineman from 1989-1991, Shawn Gillen. He has an incredible story of battling football injuries, playing football in Germany, and two life-threatening health scares. You will glad you listened and watched this episode!

00:00 Regrets about hitting Melvin Foster

01:18 Introduction and Welcome

01:25 Growing Up in Illinois

01:43 High School Football Journey

02:03 Recruitment by Iowa

04:51 College Football Challenges

11:11 Injuries and Setbacks

21:23 Reflecting on College Experience

35:17 Life After College

36:40 Playing Football in Germany

39:32 Unexpected Journey to Germany

40:25 Playing Football in Germany

42:06 Adventures in Europe

43:08 Return to Iowa and Health Issues

55:37 Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis

57:08 Bone Marrow Transplant

01:03:42 Post-Transplant Reflections

01:09:58 Career in Local Government

01:15:36 Pursuing a PhD

01:17:12 Facing the Challenge of Calculus

01:18:20 Overcoming Academic Hurdles

01:19:09 Balancing Family and Academia

01:20:22 Career Journey and Relocation

01:22:42 Hurricane Irma: A City Manager's Ordeal

01:32:06 Health Crisis and Career Shift

01:36:40 Consulting and New Beginnings

01:39:36 Reflections and Future Plans

You can learn more about Shawn Gillen at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=2741

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 Houston Oilers safety and Iowa defensive back Chris Jackson. He made his way from Houston, Texas to Iowa City, and through hard work and coaching from Bob Elliott, he turned into an all-Big Ten performer. These days, he teaches high school kids how to understand finances and investing in Los Angeles.

00:00 Dedication to Coach Bob Elliot

00:29 A Memorable Welcome to the Big 10

01:33 Chris Jackson's Football Journey Begins

03:15 First Steps on the Football Field

10:05 High School Football Memories

12:25 Recruitment and College Decision

20:29 Impact of Coach Bob Elliott

34:59 Financial Literacy and Life Lessons

59:19 Mastering Defensive Strategies

01:00:32 The Art of Disguise in Football

01:01:23 Learning from the Greats: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis

01:02:27 Challenges and Adaptations in Defense

01:06:29 Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Frederick Douglass

01:08:09 Financial Literacy and Empowerment

01:21:11 The Importance of Time and Financial Decisions

01:26:56 Reflecting on a short NFL Career

01:32:31 The Blessing in Disguise: Injury and Transformation

01:35:06 The Power of Authenticity and Purpose

01:46:55 The Journey to Teaching Financial Literacy

01:55:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude to Coach Elliott

You can learn more about Chris Jackson at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=906

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 teammate and kicker/punter, Todd Romano. After a successful high school career in West Palm Beach, Florida, he signed with Iowa to help upgrade the placekicking and punting. He lettered 4 years for the Hawks after redshirting the 1991 season, and kicked 4 FGs in a close win against Tulsa in 1993, including a 53-yard FG.

00:00 Arrival in Boulder: The Mile High Challenge

01:11 Early Life and Sports Beginnings

04:29 Becoming a Kicker: High School Football Experiences

26:47 Recruitment Stories: Choosing Iowa

53:03 Meeting the Roommates

54:46 Dorm Life Adventures

01:00:00 The Lizard Incident

01:15:41 Football Memories and Challenges

01:32:35 Coach Fry's Superstitions

01:34:49 Visiting Locker Room Challenges

01:35:31 Reflecting on Career Ups and Downs

01:36:32 The Mental Game of Kicking

01:38:53 Special Teams Pressure and Performance

01:47:16 Intramural Soccer and College Memories

01:59:55 Fraternity Life and College Experiences

02:10:35 The Evolution of Special Teams

02:23:42 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

You can learn more about Todd Romano at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1499

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 sports columnist for the Des Moines Register, Chad Leistikow (pronounced LYE-stick-oh). Chad has been in the newspaper business for over 34 years, mainly covering Iowa high school and University of Iowa sports teams. He worked at the Iowa City Press-Citizen in high school, and later worked for the Voice of the Hawkeyes, Cedar Rapids Gazette, USA Today and Des Moines Register. He grew up with Brion in Iowa City, and attended college at Iowa with Nick and Brion. He gives insights into Iowa Athletics and how he approaches games and relationships with players and coaches, along with his memories of Iowa sports growing up in Iowa City.

00:00 Caitlin's Big Game Moments

00:47 Introducing Chad: Iowa Sports Columnist

01:10 Chad's Journey into Sports Writing

03:52 High School Sports Writing Beginnings

07:25 Covering Iowa Football: Fry to Ferentz

13:20 Challenges and Triumphs in Sports Journalism

16:49 Media Relations and Coaching Dynamics

30:29 Beth Getz's Impact and Coaching Searches

33:41 The Process of Writing a Sports Column

48:20 The Evolution of TV Listings

49:57 NIL and College Sports: A Media Perspective

52:25 The Impact of NIL on College Athletes

56:42 Iowa's Approach to NIL and Recruiting

01:04:55 Challenges in Modern Journalism

01:09:54 Memories of Iowa Sports

01:18:46 The Legacy of Chris Street

01:25:19 Closing Thoughts and Future of Iowa Athletics

You can learn more about Chad at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/staff/2648100001/chad-leistikow/

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 Harvard football player and WWE professional wrestler-turned neuroscientist, Chris Nowinski.

He wrote the investigative book "Head Games: Football’s Concussion Crisis" in 2006 and co- founded the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) in 2007, a non-profit organization leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted. He also co-founded the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center in 2008.

We invited him on the show to talk about the latest news on CTE and how people who might be impacted by it can seek help for themselves, teammates, friends or family.

00:00 Corwin Brown's Story: A Family's Struggle with CTE

01:23 Introducing Dr. Christopher Nowinski and His Journey

02:42 The Fight to Change Concussion Culture

03:48 Current Studies and New Initiatives

06:31 Preventing CTE: Advice for Parents and Coaches

11:15 The Role of Equipment in CTE Prevention

16:26 Diagnosing and Treating CTE

20:07 Supporting Families Affected by CTE

25:05 Fundraising and Awareness Initiatives

25:43 Personal Stories and Challenges

27:29 Football's Impact and Safety Concerns

29:32 Debating the Future of Football

32:30 Comparing Football to Other Sports

38:08 NFL's Role and Responsibility

46:30 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

You can learn more about Chris and his work at the following links:

• Concussion Legacy Foundation and Helpline: https://concussionfoundation.org/
• Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center: https://www.bu.edu/cte/
• Chris Nowinski Website: https://www.chrisnowinski.com/
• Chris Nowinski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnowinski/
• "Head Games" Book written by Chris: https://amzn.to/451ROaw
• Diagnose CTE II: https://www.diagnosecte.org/
• Boston University and UNITE Brain Bank (Bank CTE): https://www.bankcte.org/
• Chris Nowinski's pro wrestling career video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfkB9zWtTk
• Corwin Brown story with Bob Costas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JFo812tMmc
• Dr. David Reiss on Psychiatric Treatment for Suspected CTE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfW8JyDj3Dg
• Supporting Suspected CTE Caregivers with Dr. Robert Stern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Q3CJ-bgcM

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 and backup NFL and CFL quarterback, Ricky Stanzi. We discuss his journey from Ohio to Iowa, and how he got his opportunity to play at Iowa. He discussed his mindset after a "pick six" and how he learned to fight back from his Dad. He wondered how "love it or leave it" would have been different with today's social media, and what he's doing these days to promote movement and reduce physical pain.

00:00 The Unlikely Victory and Reflecting on a Memorable Season

02:05 Growing Up in Ohio

07:01 The Influence of his Dad's fighter mindset

21:54 Choosing Iowa: A Tough Decision

37:56 First Impressions and Transition to College

43:11 The Struggles of the First Year

43:39 Adjusting to College Football

44:30 Building Lifelong Friendships

45:41 Facing Competition and Doubts

47:11 The Importance of Fundamentals

51:48 Learning from the Best

55:56 The Role of Humility and Coaching

01:14:46 The Turning Point: Penn State Game

01:18:20 The Journey to Success

01:20:20 Building Trust and Relationships

01:22:16 Reflecting on the 2009 Season

01:22:45 Preparation and Mentorship in 2010

01:29:25 The Viral Moment and Its Aftermath

01:38:23 Resilience and Mental Toughness

01:53:18 Pro Day and NFL Journey

02:02:09 Struggles and Realizations

02:03:26 Experimenting with Movement

02:03:50 Journey to Canada and Back

02:04:56 Discovering Natural Movement

02:08:00 Introduction to GOATA

02:08:40 The Importance of Ground Resting

02:09:37 Connecting with GOATA Founders

02:13:17 Teaching and Spreading the GOATA System

02:16:14 Practical Tips for Everyday Movement

02:23:12 The Philosophy Behind GOATA

02:36:30 Final Thoughts and Resources

You can learn more about Ricky Stanzi at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=29

You can learn more about his GOATA movement program and sign up for a free program at https://certification.goatamovement.com/level1

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 QB from 1989-1993. After his brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings, he moved into broadcasting and is currently at NBC Sports doing Play By Play for Big Ten basketball and football, and with NBC Olympics as a Studio Host.

00:00 What Coach Fry Said To Paul During Tulsa Drive

01:22 Paul Burmeister on His Hawkeyes Fandom

08:45 Why He Chose Iowa Over Kansas State

15:48 Dan Dickel's Influence on him at West High

22:33 Competing with Jimmy Hartlieb for 1992 QB Role Following Matt Rodgers

33:12 Decoding Coach Fry's Calls

38:55 Don Patterson on His Communication With QBs

44:15 His Memories and Experiences As Starting QB at Iowa

52:49 Paul on His Son's Notre Dame Lacrosse Experience

01:05:19 Getting Cut by the Vikings

01:11:25 Nick Discusses Pressure of Playing as 18-22 year olds

01:16:16 How Do You Prepare for Broadcast?

01:25:55 Getting the Opportunity to Call the Olympics

01:31:36 How he was forced to remove "Ums" from his speaking

01:37:54 Managing his relationship with Iowa Football

01:54:26 Coaches Growing Need to Communicate with the Media

You can learn more about Paul Burmeister at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=351

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 their first special teams coach at Iowa, Dave Triplett. He played at Iowa as an All-Big Ten wide receiver from 1968-1971, and was a graduate assistant coach for Frank Lauterbur (FXL) during the 1972 football season. He later returned to Iowa as an assistant coach from 1989 thru 1993 under Hayden Fry, coaching tight ends, running backs, and specialists.

00:00 The Legendary Play: Ohio State vs. Iowa 1991

01:13 Introducing Coach Dave Triplett

01:38 Dave Triplett's Early Days and Recruitment

01:47 High School and College Football Journey

04:34 College Football Experience and Challenges

07:29 Coaching Career and Memorable Moments

07:29 Coaching Career Beginnings

12:14 Challenges and Changes in Iowa Football

12:14 Memorable Coaching Moments and Players

19:01 Legacy and Reflections

24:07 Transition to Fundraising and Reflections

40:40 Brion's Appreciation for Receiving a Scholarship

41:12 Catching Up with Todd

43:43 Memorable Recruiting Stories

43:43 Challenges and Successes in Coaching

46:30 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development

51:26 Tim Dwight and Memorable Games

59:53 Reflections on Coaching Philosophy

01:07:26 Family Legacy and Personal Stories

01:09:48 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

You can learn more about Dave Triplett (the Iowa football player) at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1730 and learn more about him as an assistant coach at Iowa at https://hawkeyerecap.com/coach.asp?id=100

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.