Ep. 34: Interview with Dave Triplett - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview their first special teams coach at Iowa, Dave Triplett. He played at Iowa as an All-Big Ten wide receiver from 1968-1971, and was a graduate assistant coach for Frank Lauterbur (FXL) during the 1972 football season. He later returned to Iowa as an assistant coach from 1989 thru 1993 under Hayden Fry, coaching tight ends, running backs, and specialists.

00:00 The Legendary Play: Ohio State vs. Iowa 1991

01:13 Introducing Coach Dave Triplett

01:38 Dave Triplett's Early Days and Recruitment

01:47 High School and College Football Journey

04:34 College Football Experience and Challenges

07:29 Coaching Career and Memorable Moments

07:29 Coaching Career Beginnings

12:14 Challenges and Changes in Iowa Football

12:14 Memorable Coaching Moments and Players

19:01 Legacy and Reflections

24:07 Transition to Fundraising and Reflections

40:40 Brion's Appreciation for Receiving a Scholarship

41:12 Catching Up with Todd

43:43 Memorable Recruiting Stories

43:43 Challenges and Successes in Coaching

46:30 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development

51:26 Tim Dwight and Memorable Games

59:53 Reflections on Coaching Philosophy

01:07:26 Family Legacy and Personal Stories

01:09:48 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

You can learn more about Dave Triplett (the Iowa football player) at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1730 and learn more about him as an assistant coach at Iowa at https://hawkeyerecap.com/coach.asp?id=100

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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