ESPN's Nile Kinnick documentary

[NorthernHawkeye]

This thing has been difficult to find over the years. Looks like someone finally uploaded it to YouTube.

A very well done documentary. I'd encourage anyone to watch it but especially those with kids in athletics.

 

[pamarcole]

Awesome ....I'd never seen this before and learned a lot I didn't know before! He was a "perfect storm" as far as human being..... athletic, smart, and a great human being ....way more than most of us could ever dream of being!

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

 

[hawkeyeinmo]

The maturity Nile showed as a 20 year old is just unbelievable. His Heisman acceptance speech is the BEST acceptance speech ALL TIME.

 

[LuteHawk]

The statue of Nile Kinnick outside the stadium named
for him in Iowa City, has Nile holding some books in
his hand instead of football. He was a student first
and an athlete second. He was a Phi Kappa Beta
scholar at Iowa.

 

[LuteHawk]

Nile Kinnick was only 5 foot 8 inches which was
small for a college football player. However, he
was well-muscled and a superb athlete.

As a Hawkeye running back he had unique
technique. While carrying the football just before
a would-be tackler made impact, Nile would drop
his shoulder. Then, at the moment of impact he
brought it up hard. This surprised many bigger
opponents who bounced off of him.

 

[takai]

I was fortunate enough to get the chance to touch and hold Nile’s heisman trophy. Knowing that I was able to hold the same trophy won by such a phenomenal player and person was a very special moment for me as both a Hawkeye and Iowan.

 

[Herkmeister]

There is a good Nile Kinnick display in the University’s Hall of Fame building. Been a few years since we were there but I recall Mrs. Herk reading a handwritten letter he had sent to his landlord.

Like @LuteHawk i think his statue is perfect.

Thank you for posting this @NorthernHawkeye

 

[HawkIDrummer]

Love this piece.

My first Hawkeye game...was the day they renamed our home... KInnick Stadium. I remember seeing Nile's Father on the field saluting the crowd. Had no idea at the time who they were remembering.

 

[rfgiowa]

Thanks for posting, OP. That's outstanding.

 

[Rustys Dad]

The statue of Nile Kinnick outside the stadium named
for him in Iowa City, has Nile holding some books in
his hand instead of football. He was a student first
and an athlete second. He was a Phi Kappa Beta
scholar at Iowa.

The statue is perfect ... A student first ... Yes indeed.

 

[jonesyhawk982]

Probably nerdy here...but I teach American History and one our standards is Iowa History and significant figures. I showed some materials on Kinnick. I believe he would have been governor of this great state. We need more men like Nile Kinnick.