So today we got a starting QB, later start to Tulsa, Pollard extension and broke the season ticket record? Didn't think I'd have this great a day until the Tulsa game, yet here we are!
Plus, how could we NOT give an extension to this guy (I heart WRNL for this pic):
Per Twitter-Jamie Pollard has been given a 5 year contract extension according to Dr. Leath.
Iowa State Athletics @CycloneATH Dr. Steven Leath has just announced at Meet the Coaches Night that AD Jamie Pollard's contract has been extended another five years!
After a pair of mulligans (sorry, I couldn't care less what they did after leaving ISU), JP got the coaches for the big 2 sports right. Well deserved contract extension.
It's significant to me that his two of his best three moves were reacted to as "Who?" and "That's all they've got?". The reaction to Hoiberg was so off base it's hilarious now, especially by Iowa and Creighton fans, but even by ISU fans.
Anybody can shoot for the hot name everyone knows about, finding an ace that nobody else knows about or taking a risk that turns out to be a 110% perfect choice means you are excellent at your job.
I'd say his other big scores are just pumping up ISU interest and ticket sales in general and the non-revenue sports/director's cup standings. He's shown he can excel at that even when the football and basketball programs are not headed in the right direction like they are now.
A highly effective administrator that has done great things for ISU during his tenure. Not to mention is one that seems to 'get' iowa state, as well as is very responsive to the fans. ("Email JP" may be a bit of a joke around here now, but i always find it great that he takes the time to respond to almost every email he does get, something a lot of others in his position would not do)
I've gotten substantive replies (not "cut and paste") from him also. Makes me wonder how much time he wastes answering emails from goofballs like me. Seems to be working for him.
The official press release states that his contract is now extended through 2019. The new extension is in addition to the previous extension.
Beautiful. 7 years to get the end zone, press box, and Hilton renovations done.
Originally Posted by Cycsk
I've gotten substantive replies (not "cut and paste") from him also. Makes me wonder how much time he wastes answering emails from goofballs like me. Seems to be working for him.
Not as much as you think. That's what he has secretaries and other staff for.
One of the best things Pollard has done, in my opinion, is that he acts like Iowa State is the equal to any school.
Originally Posted by geburgess
We are equal to any school, change your mindset.
His predecessor didn't. We all know it but apparently BVDV, one of our own, didn't.
"There are five real good recruits in the state. We got three of them. One couldn’t get into school, and the other went to (the University of) Iowa...which is about the same thing." - Coach Johnny Orr
This news put a smile on my face. Congratulations Jamie!
"For the great enemy of truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived, and dishonest -- but the myth -- persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic. Too often we hold fast to the clichés of our forebears. We subject all facts to a prefabricated set of interpretations. We enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
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Originally Posted by nj829 
I like Pollard. He has done, is doing, and will do great things for ISU
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