PETERSON: Iowa State must honor Jamie Pollard, sooner than later

Cyclone Fanatic · Aug 17, 2026

Dec. 7, 2025 — Ames, Iowa: Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard speaks during the introductory press conference for new Cyclones football head coach Jimmy Rogers at the Stark Performance Center. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic)

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Envision John Walters hustling from Iowa State’s press box to the 50-yard line during a football halftime at Jack Trice Stadium. He gets the attention of the crowd. The band goes silent. He holds…