Ep. 40: Interview with Chris Jackson - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview former Houston Oilers safety and Iowa defensive back Chris Jackson. He made his way from Houston, Texas to Iowa City, and through hard work and coaching from Bob Elliott, he turned into an all-Big Ten performer. These days, he teaches high school kids how to understand finances and investing in Los Angeles.

00:00 Dedication to Coach Bob Elliot

00:29 A Memorable Welcome to the Big 10

01:33 Chris Jackson's Football Journey Begins

03:15 First Steps on the Football Field

10:05 High School Football Memories

12:25 Recruitment and College Decision

20:29 Impact of Coach Bob Elliott

34:59 Financial Literacy and Life Lessons

59:19 Mastering Defensive Strategies

01:00:32 The Art of Disguise in Football

01:01:23 Learning from the Greats: Ed Reed and Ray Lewis

01:02:27 Challenges and Adaptations in Defense

01:06:29 Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Frederick Douglass

01:08:09 Financial Literacy and Empowerment

01:21:11 The Importance of Time and Financial Decisions

01:26:56 Reflecting on a short NFL Career

01:32:31 The Blessing in Disguise: Injury and Transformation

01:35:06 The Power of Authenticity and Purpose

01:46:55 The Journey to Teaching Financial Literacy

01:55:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude to Coach Elliott

You can learn more about Chris Jackson at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=906

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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