Brion and Nick interview their former teammate, Reynaldo Spalding (aka "Skeats") who was a JUCO transfer defensive end from Los Angeles during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. He had a wild journey from growing up in a difficult part of Los Angeles, to his friendship with NFL star Keyshawn Johnson, to his post Iowa career, and his success in coaching. He has a lot of great stories, so check out the entire interview!
00:00 Tom Osborne's Handwritten Letter00:49 Introducing Ronaldo Spalding01:09 Growing Up with Keyshawn Johnson03:38 High School Sports and Challenges11:50 Junior College Journey16:38 Recruitment and College Decisions24:09 Adapting to Iowa26:21 College Life and Friendships38:37 NIL Before NIL41:28 The Changing Landscape of College Sports43:58 The Changing Landscape of High School Recruiting44:34 The Financial Side of College Football46:30 Preparing Young Athletes for the Big Leagues47:41 The Rise of 7-on-7 Football Circuits52:01 Memorable Moments from Iowa Football01:09:19 Transition to Coaching and Philosophy01:14:16 Reflections and Future Plans
You can learn more about Reynaldo at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=3517
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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