Cyclone athletics across the board are at an all time high and still on an upward trajectory; A-level coaches are leading most programs and show no inclination to depart; facilities are on par with peers; fan support has skyrocketed; athletic prestige is probably for first time ever equal with the TOE
...yet there's a vocal contingent of fans who've made it their mission in the past 12 months to paint Jamie Pollard as the villain of the whole operation
Villain? Nah.
Really stupid justifications for the committees decisions?
Absolutely.
On balance he has still done a lot of great things for ISU and we should all be happy we have had him here. That doesn't mean he's without flaws or above criticism.