Ep. 51: Interview with Billy Coats - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa DB from 1992 to 1996, Billy Coats. He talks about his journey from Texas, his interest in Iowa at an early age, his decision between Iowa and other Texas schools, his battle to get on the field and deal with injuries, his pursuit of professional football and how he got into high school coaching.

00:00 Injury on the Field

00:45 Welcome Billy Coats

00:59 Early Football Journey

03:07 High School Football Experience

04:43 Choosing Iowa

08:55 First Impressions of Iowa

09:57 Freshman Year Challenges

28:32 Coaching Philosophy and Influence

41:19 Understanding Route Reading in Football

42:16 Zone Defense and Its Challenges

46:51 The Importance of Change of Direction

47:39 Coaching and Player Development

01:02:17 Advice for Balancing Multiple Sports

01:08:50 College Life and Pro Day Experiences

01:20:55 High School Sports and NIL Impact

01:22:49 Reflections and Gratitude

You can learn more about Billy Coats at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=417Gallery 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.