Louie is from the Chicago-land area and attended Nazareth Academy. He joined the Hawks as part of the 2019 recruiting class. We dive into a casual conversation about his journey from his early football days in Chicago to his walk-on experience at the University of Iowa. Louis shares his personal stories of overcoming challenges, including dealing with injuries and the impact of COVID-19 on his college football career. The hosts also discuss Louis' venture into podcasting and his budding career as a stand-up comedian in Chicago. Tune in for an insightful and entertaining episode filled with laughs, anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of college football and beyond.

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00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
00:31 Meeting Louis Stack
03:29 Louis Stack's Background and Early Football Days
06:16 High School Football Journey
08:40 The Recruitment Process
14:31 Choosing Iowa and Early College Days
29:59 First Year Challenges and COVID Impact
35:05 Struggles with Remote Meetings
35:56 Season Cancellations and Injuries
37:54 Navigating the Depth Chart
38:35 Special Teams Contributions
40:45 Senior Year and Scholarship
43:48 Concussions and Career Decisions
53:53 Podcasting Journey
01:03:42 Stand-Up Comedy Adventures
01:10:40 Closing Remarks and Future Plans