Brion and Nick interview one of the best Iowa kickers in school history, Nate Kaeding. He was an All-American, All-Big Ten, Lou Groza Award winner and NFL All-Pro who grew up in the shadows of Kinnick Stadium.

We asked Nate about about his prolific sports achievements in high school, his approach to kicking, and how he succeeded in the NFL.

We discussed the following topics:

* What do kickers do during practice
* Playing in Oakland against the crazy Raiders fans
* Playing many positions in football in junior high
* The transformation in football success at West High under Reese Morgan
* Scoring his only college TD on a fake FG at Ohio State
* His first game-winning FG in high school
* How Iowa State forced Iowa to offer him a scholarship
* Being fortunate that Reese Morgan joined him at Iowa at the same time
* The influence of parents, coaches and teammates on his development
* The Iowa City City vs West High rivalry in football in the 1990's
* How he managed no time off between sports because they were so good
* Soccer championship tournaments in the state of Iowa
* His "official" recruiting visit to Iowa
* Playing his freshman year
* His mental preparation and practice routine that made him successful as a kicker
* His favorite Hawkeye memories on the field
* Preparing for the NFL Draft and waiting on Draft Day
* How Eli Manning helped Nate get drafted by San Diego
* What he doesn't miss about being an NFL kicker
* How he dealt with the NFL "K" balls
* What NFL training camp was like
* Putting on a charity football camp with Robert Gallery
* Dealing with bad games in the NFL with all the publicity
* How he transitioned into business after retirement with restaurants and clothing lines

Learn more about Nate Kaeding at https://hawkeyerecap.com/player.asp?id=27

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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