Show notes
I went into the trenches on today's show and sat down with Indiana natives and current Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen Trevor Lauck (returning starting left tackle) and Leighton Jones (projected starting left guard) about their paths from Roncalli and Brownsburg to Iowa City. Lauck and Jones discuss early signs they could play Division I, first recruiting calls and offers, and how recruiting snowballs through visits, with emphasis on choosing Iowa for coaching stability, O-line development, and culture. They describe freshman realities, from taking scout team reps and learning from NFL-bound veterans to daily routines, limited time at home, and the true time commitment of college football. Our conversation also highlights the Kinnick Wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as one of the greatest traditions in sports, portal retention, integrating transfers, the Joe Moore Award, best rivalry environments, and their outlook for a younger Iowa team this fall, plus quick hitters on Indiana vs. Iowa and favorite spots in Iowa City and the Hoosier State. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers doing big things, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The College Football Recruiting Process - Why Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones Chose Iowa Football - Time Commitment of Playing College Football - The Kinnick Wave - Advice for D1-Aspiring Athletes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Recruiting Visit Madness 00:29 Guest Introduction: Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones, Iowa Hawkeyes Football 01:36 Early D1 Belief 05:49 Lineman Mindset 08:28 First Recruiting Calls 12:49 August 1 Text Flood 16:48 Choosing Iowa Factors 20:40 Freshman Reality Check 22:31 NFL Draft Pipeline 23:03 NFL Standard Culture 23:51 Scout Team Reality Check 24:45 Practice Fights Balance 26:11 Recruiting Advice NIL 27:58 NIL Pressure Shift 31:14 Best D1 Perks 31:39 Kinnick Wave Tradition 35:42 O-Line Life 37:09 Season Outlook 40:32 Time Commitment Grind 44:52 Workouts Misconceptions 49:06 Indiana Recruiting Twist 51:18 Big Ten Respect Debate 52:16 Recruiting and Staying Home 53:28 Iowa and Notre Dame Linemen 53:54 Brownsburg vs. Roncalli 55:39 Loudest Stadiums and Rivalries 58:36 Corn and Tenderloin Talk 59:02 Iowa City Weekend Guide 01:00:39 Weight Checks and Food Spots 01:01:39 Advice for D1 Athletes 01:05:18 Indiana Hidden Gems 01:06:36 Wrap Up and Joe Moore Trophy Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.