After high school, Conway was recruited to play football for coach Earl Blaik at the United States Military Academy. He participated in track and field as well, but finished his final year of college at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.
Conway's athletic career began after high school when he was recruited to play football under Coach Earl Blaik at the United States Military Academy. In addition to football, he also excelled in track and field events before deciding to finish his college education at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.