Interview completed with former walk-on FB Aaron Granquist
Last night, we finished our interview with one of our other roommates, former fullback Aaron Granquist. He transferred to Iowa from Waldorf College and earned his way to a scholarship his senior season in 1996. After redshirting in 1994, he played two seasons at Iowa in 1995 and 1996. He is also the current President of the Iowa Football Club, which he talks about in the interview. It will post on Sept 24th!
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 New York Jets OL Mike Haight. He shares his journey from farm life in Manchester, their move to Dyersville, switch from TE to OL at Iowa, and becoming a first round draft pick in the USFL and NFL.You can learn more about Mike Haight at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=74401:06 Introduction to Mike Haight's NFL Journey01:41 Early NFL Career and Challenges03:07 Life in New York and NFL Politics07:34 USFL Experience and NFL Transition12:46 High School and College Recruitment24:23 College Football and Position Changes30:21 Reflections on NFL and Personal Life35:17 Coach Fry's Influence and Memorable Moments36:27 Hayden Fry's Indian Motorcycle Story37:20 Psychology Tricks on the Field39:39 The Pink Locker Room Strategy40:31 Handling Media and Locker Room Talk44:14 NFL Trash Talk and Techniques51:03 Facing Legendary Opponents01:02:08 Brotherly Support and College Recruitment01:05:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGallery 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.