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Jamie Pollard's Legacy at Iowa State | Des Moines News
After 22 transformative years, Iowa State’s longest-serving athletic director, Jamie Pollard, is stepping down—planning to retire by 2027 or sooner if a successor is found. His legacy includes landmark coaching hires like Matt Campbell (first Big 12 title in over 100 years) and Fred Hoiberg/T.J. Otzelberger (basketball success), a record-shattering $53M annual fundraising jump, and $400M+ in facility upgrades. He also made bold moves like approving alcohol sales at games to tackle a $75M deficit, and stood firm on advocacy—facing fines for criticizing officiating and defending the Big 12…
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