Ep. 60: Interview with Lon & Jason Olejniczak - Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered: Iowa Football Rewind

Brion and Nick interview former Iowa football brothers, Lon and Jason Olejniczak. They share their journey growing up in Decorah, playing for Hayden Fry and some great coaches, Rose Bowl seasons and how they both played baseball at Iowa.00:00 The Heartbreaking Game Against Indiana01:05 Introducing the Olejniczak Brothers Lon and Jason02:51 Growing Up in a Competitive Household07:55 Jason Overcoming Physical Challenges11:21 The Recruiting Journey27:15 First Year at Iowa: Trials and Triumphs41:02 Jason's Early Football Journey42:51 Adjusting to College Football43:54 Memorable Moments and Team Culture46:52 Dorm Life and Team Bonding52:54 Family Influence and Support01:11:34 Punt, Pass, and Kick Competitions01:17:44 Memorable Football Moments01:20:15 The Impact of a Career-Ending Injury01:26:32 Reflecting on Coaching and Competition01:39:47 Balancing Football and Baseball01:49:49 Life After College SportsYou can learn more about Lon Olejniczak at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1332

You can learn more about Jason Olejniczak at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=1331

Clips were taken from videos from the summary pages of each game:

* 1981 Nebraska: https://hawkeyerecap.com/game.asp?id=468

* 1983 Michigan: https://hawkeyerecap.com/game.asp?id=450

* 1990 Ohio State: https://hawkeyerecap.com/game.asp?id=366

* 1991 Wisconsin: https://hawkeyerecap.com/game.asp?id=350

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.