Brion and Nick interview their teammate from the mid-1990's, wide receiver and kick returner, Demo Odems. You will learn about his football journey to Iowa and later into Arena football and coaching Some of the topics we discussed: * How he ended up playing youth football instead of soccer * How he chose Iowa over other schools, and where he really wanted to attend * His struggles with weight growing up, and how he started out as a lineman * His first trip outside of Texas * His recruiting trip to Iowa and meeting with Coach Fry * How Sedrick Shaw (his HS teammate) also ended up at Iowa * His relationship with the late Coach John O'Hara * The summer he spent in Iowa City before his freshman year * A big mistake he regrets in Iowa City * His favorite distractions of fishing and video games * His favorite places to eat and go out in Iowa City * His favorite memories of games we played in together * When Tim Dwight borrowed his car for a few weeks * The origin of the "Butt Naked Posse" * How he passed Spanish II in college * How Penn State fans have changed over the years * Catching passes from Kurt Warner's Pro Day at the bubble * Why he didn't pursue the NFL after school * How he ended up playing Arena football and becoming a league MVP * "The Franchise" rec league basketball championship team * How he ended up as a graduate assistant for Bret Bielema in Wisconsin * How he used Halle Berry to inspire the Badgers upset over Michigan * Why we started this podcast * How he got his name, Demosceneeds * What he's doing now for work Learn more about Demo at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1326
You can contact Demo:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demosesneeds-odems-iii-a07306102/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coacho10/
- Email available in video
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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