Brion and Nick interview former Iowa fullback Trevor Bollers. He was born in Guyana in South America, but grew up in Edmonton (Canada), and found his way to Iowa. He was the 4th overall pick in the 1999 CFL Draft, but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars before injuries ended his career.
We asked Trevor about his family's journey, his transition to college football in the US compared to his son's experience in college football with NIL.
We discussed the following topics: * 01:31 What it's like being a father with a son in college football and NIL * 18:44 Advice for Current players * 22:57 What he remembers growing up in Gayana * How his family ended up in Edmonton Canada
* 31:36 Differences of Canadian to American Football * 38:20 Why he thinks Iowa was surprised when he arrived on campus * What sold him on Iowa and why he canceled all his other visits * 48:17 Transition to Iowa City * 59:18 Adjustments to "going in motion" in the United States * His first college start against Michigan * Being a 1st round selection in the CFL draft by his hometown team * His experiences with the Jacksonville Jaguars * 01:07:55 Battling injuries in the NFL * His playing experience in indoor football * Other Canadian players at Iowa * 01:29:05 How he transitioned into coaching and setting up the 7-on-7 league in Iowa
* 01:36:09 Playing for Hayden Fry at the end of his coaching career Learn more about Trevor Bollers at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=283
You can connect with his son, T.J. Bollers on X (https://x.com/tj35ballin) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_tj_b_/) 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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