Brion and Nick interview former Iowa defensive lineman (1972-74), former Iowa assistant coach (1977-1989) and former Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney (1995-2006).

We learn about his journey growing up in Iowa City, playing for the Hawkeyes during the difficult losing seasons in the 1970s, joining the Iowa staff before and after Hayden arrived and helping turnaround the program in the 1980's. He departed to Wisconsin with Barry Alvarez in 1990 to repeat the accomplishment, and took over at Iowa State in 1995. He defeated Hayden in 1998, breaking a long losing streak against Iowa, and took Iowa State to its first ever bowl victory in 2000. He also won a National Championship with Florida in 2008.

00:16 A Blizzard and a Memorable Conversation

01:23 Hayden Fry's Impact on Iowa Football

07:01 Recruitment Challenges and Successes

18:31 Bernie Wyatt's Recruiting Mastery

30:33 Memorable Players and Moments

39:20 Rebuilding Programs: Lessons from Iowa

44:04 Winning the Rose Bowl and Moving to Iowa State

44:16 Challenges at Iowa State

47:22 Reflecting on High School Football

49:13 Reunion and Memories

51:41 Recruiting Stories and Coaching Legends

01:06:39 Leaving Iowa for Wisconsin

01:11:39 Taking the Iowa State Job

01:16:01 Breaking the Losing Streak Against Iowa

01:21:09 Final Reflections and Farewells

You can learn more about Dan McCarney at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=151

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.

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