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.
Visit our website at https://galleryhurley.com, subscribe on your favorite podcast player or on our YouTube channel.
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