Brion and Nick interview former offensive lineman from 1989-1991, Shawn Gillen. He has an incredible story of battling football injuries, playing football in Germany, and two life-threatening health scares. You will glad you listened and watched this episode!
00:00 Regrets about hitting Melvin Foster
01:18 Introduction and Welcome
01:25 Growing Up in Illinois
01:43 High School Football Journey
02:03 Recruitment by Iowa
04:51 College Football Challenges
11:11 Injuries and Setbacks
21:23 Reflecting on College Experience
35:17 Life After College
36:40 Playing Football in Germany
39:32 Unexpected Journey to Germany
40:25 Playing Football in Germany
42:06 Adventures in Europe
43:08 Return to Iowa and Health Issues
55:37 Aplastic Anemia Diagnosis
57:08 Bone Marrow Transplant
01:03:42 Post-Transplant Reflections
01:09:58 Career in Local Government
01:15:36 Pursuing a PhD
01:17:12 Facing the Challenge of Calculus
01:18:20 Overcoming Academic Hurdles
01:19:09 Balancing Family and Academia
01:20:22 Career Journey and Relocation
01:22:42 Hurricane Irma: A City Manager's Ordeal
01:32:06 Health Crisis and Career Shift
01:36:40 Consulting and New Beginnings
01:39:36 Reflections and Future Plans
You can learn more about Shawn Gillen at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=2741
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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