Brion and Nick interview former Hawkeye fullback Cliff King. He was originally from Columbus, Ohio and ended up at Iowa as a walk-on after attending high school in Chicago. He helped the Hawks to a 1991 victory at Ohio Stadium. We discuss his walk-on journey, and how it helped me rise up the ranks in the sports industry and ultimately at Nike, where he is the Sports Marketing Director for Jordan Brand.
00:00 Emotional Victory Against Ohio State
01:17 Introducing Cliff King
01:36 Early Life and Ohio State Fandom
02:15 Journey to Iowa
03:58 College Football Experience
04:23 Work Ethic and Family Influence
07:05 Transition to Iowa City
08:30 Rooming with James Winters
09:40 Walk-On Challenges and Achievements
23:01 Coaching and Mentorship
25:03 Embracing Walk-Ons: A Team Culture
28:34 Transitioning to Post-College Life
30:28 Breaking into the Sports Industry
33:45 Journey with Nike and Jordan Brand
36:31 Selecting and Signing Athletes
37:55 Future of Sports Marketing and NIL Deals
45:17 Navigating Career Growth at Nike
You can learn more about Cliff King at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=984
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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