Ep. 27: Interview with Tavian Banks - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview All-American and All-Big Ten running back Tavian Banks. Raised in the Quad Cities, he turned down some big schools to stay close to home, and ended with impressive honors after the 1997 season, as well as the record for most rushing yards in a single season.

We talk about his football and soccer journey in high school, to his recruiting experience, his time at Iowa and later his experience in the NFL before injuries shortened his promising career.We recap some great moments: 01:50 Meet Tavian Banks: Early Life and Sports Journey

04:04 High School Sports and Sibling Rivalry

05:44 Soccer vs. Football: A Tough Choice

16:00 Recruitment and College Decisions

16:03 Memorable High School Games

32:06 College Transition and Redshirt Year

36:49 Summer Training and Mentorship

39:51 On-Field Memories and Game Strategies

47:49 Intramural Sports and Reflections

50:52 The Influence of Soccer in American Sports

51:12 Hayden Fry Stories and Coaching Dynamics

54:15 Challenges and Respect in Coaching

01:05:42 NFL Combine Experience and Draft Day

01:17:17 NFL Career and Injury Struggles

01:31:06 Transition to Coaching and Performance Training

01:44:18 Reflections on Family and Coaching Legacy

01:46:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

You can learn more about Tavian at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=28Gallery 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.