John Marchese made the University of Iowa 's football team as a walk - on 30 years ago .
John Marchese played fullback for four years , including 1986 , when the Hawkeyes played in the Rose Bowl .
John Marchese made the University of Iowa 's football team as a walk - on 30 years ago and played fullback for four years , including 1986 , when the Hawkeyes played in the Rose Bowl .