Author: Nick Gallery
Former punter Nick Gallery and former kicker Brion Hurley interview past Iowa Hawkeye football players, coaches and staff to learn about their experiences and favorite stories.
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.
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