Brion and Nick interview former Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mike Wells. The St. Louis native was headed to Michigan before his offer disappeared, and ended up at Iowa with great success. He was named to the sophomore all-America team in 1991, and was first team all-Big Ten in 1991 and 1993.
00:00 Revenge Against Michigan's Les Miles
01:13 College Recruitment and Choosing Iowa
14:52 Freshman Year Struggles and Homesickness
30:07 Sophomore Year Breakout and Big Ten Success
33:02 Struggles with Position Changes in College
33:53 Reflecting on the 1993 Alamo Bowl Performance
35:14 Transitioning to the NFL
35:18 Understanding Defensive Line Techniques
41:43 Challenges and Mindset in Professional Football
48:44 Memorable Moments and Trash Talk
55:42 NFL Draft Experience and Early Career
01:06:15 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities
01:07:04 The Reality of NFL Tickets
01:07:43 Memorable Moments and Friendships
01:09:15 Facing the Best in the NFL
01:13:51 Transition to Coaching
01:15:09 Challenges and Triumphs in Coaching
01:22:39 Reunions and Reminiscing
01:30:07 The Future of College Football
01:30:41 Final Thoughts and Farewells
You can learn more about Mike Wells at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1810
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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