Jeremiah Pittman | WUW 679
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Jeremiah Pittman, a five-year Iowa Hawkeyes football walk-on and finance major, joins the Washed Up Walk-Ons podcast for a reflective and insightful conversation about his journey through college football and beyond. Known for his discipline, maturity, and intellectual curiosity, Jeremiah shares how his strict upbringing and faith helped him navigate the challenges of being a walk-on, especially during a physically demanding and emotionally taxing injury recovery. He discusses the unique pressures of the modern NIL era, expressing concern over financial irresponsibility among younger athletes, while also highlighting the value of the Iowa football program's emphasis on time management, consistency, and character development. As he prepares to start a corporate rotational program with Uline after graduating with a master’s degree and getting married, Jeremiah reflects on his career not with regret, but with pride in having completed the full five-year journey. His story stands as a testament to resilience, preparation, and the quiet strength of the walk-on spirit.
Complete the full five-year college football journey to build discipline and character.
Use faith and mental frameworks to maintain identity beyond athletics.
Prioritize financial literacy early—especially in the NIL era.
Time management and consistency are transferable skills from football to any career.
The Iowa football culture emphasizes doing the little things right, every day.
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Jeremiah Pittman: The Five-Year Walk-On
“I think I would have gotten tired of the high level, you know, school kind of drags. I mean, yeah. I mean, finance has to have a couple classes that aren't too easy though.”
Recruiting: No Visit, No Pressure
Jeremiah recounts his recruiting process during the pandemic, including never visiting Iowa in person, relying on virtual tours and phone calls. He shares how Iowa’s transparency and coaching staff integrity stood out over pressure tactics from other schools.
The Iowa Edge: Discipline and Consistency
“The Iowa edge... doing the little things like over and over again will build and build and build. And you'll see these results later on in time.”
NIL Era: A Wild West for Young Athletes
“If they had this kind of money, it would be – it would just end terribly.”
Injury, Faith, and Identity
“In God's eyes you're accepted. Your sport is not your identity.”
“In God's eyes you're accepted. Your sport is not your identity.”
“If they had this kind of money, it would be – it would just end terribly.”
“The Iowa edge... doing the little things like over and over again will build and build and build.”
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Jeremiah Pittman
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Kirk Ferentz
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Coach Bell
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Athletes in Action
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FanDuel
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Max Linderbaum
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Uline
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Northwestern
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