Brion and Nick interview All-Big Ten linebacker Matt Hughes. He talks about his journey from Texas to Iowa, growing up as the son of a football coach, and how he fought through injuries in the NFL and Arena football.
Some of the topics we discussed:
* Growing up in a Texas small town
* Why he wanted to leave Texas for college due to a family tragedy
* The Iowa coaching connection to his hometown
* What it was like to grow up with a dad as football coach
* Stories from his Iowa recruiting visit
* What his friends told him about going to a D-1 school
* How he struggled in his first year at defensive end
* Trash talking and fights in practice
* The Heisman Trophy winners he played against
* The player that hyperextended both his elbows in the same game
* How he developed into an All-Big ten linebacker
* How he embraced the Cy-Hawk rivalry
* Haggling for a gift in Juarez, Mexico during the Sun Bowl trip
* Why he was mad at the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL draft
* His experience with the San Francisco 49ers
* What impressed him about Jerry Rice
* Playing in the arena league
* His favorite quotes and memories of Hayden Fry
* What it was like co-coaching with his Dad
* Why he settled in the Iowa City area
* His life philosophy
Learn more about Matt at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=157
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.
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