Ep. 39: Interview with Todd Romano - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview former teammate and kicker/punter, Todd Romano. After a successful high school career in West Palm Beach, Florida, he signed with Iowa to help upgrade the placekicking and punting. He lettered 4 years for the Hawks after redshirting the 1991 season, and kicked 4 FGs in a close win against Tulsa in 1993, including a 53-yard FG.

00:00 Arrival in Boulder: The Mile High Challenge

01:11 Early Life and Sports Beginnings

04:29 Becoming a Kicker: High School Football Experiences

26:47 Recruitment Stories: Choosing Iowa

53:03 Meeting the Roommates

54:46 Dorm Life Adventures

01:00:00 The Lizard Incident

01:15:41 Football Memories and Challenges

01:32:35 Coach Fry's Superstitions

01:34:49 Visiting Locker Room Challenges

01:35:31 Reflecting on Career Ups and Downs

01:36:32 The Mental Game of Kicking

01:38:53 Special Teams Pressure and Performance

01:47:16 Intramural Soccer and College Memories

01:59:55 Fraternity Life and College Experiences

02:10:35 The Evolution of Special Teams

02:23:42 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

You can learn more about Todd Romano at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1499

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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