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 was recruited for American football at the United States Military Academy by coach Earl Blaik after high school. He also participated in track and field events during his time there, before completing his college education at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.