Jamie Pollard
Jamie Pollard
chicago few guy kansas lead state
Greg was still in Chicago after interviewing for the Kansas State job. We chatted a few minutes, then I told him that he was the guy to lead us in the future.
absolutely bringing committed hilton magic rising star
Greg McDermott is a rising star in the profession. He's absolutely committed to bringing Hilton Magic back to this building.
basketball change effective leadership program
We're making a change in the leadership of the men's basketball program effective immediately.
choose decision kids running time
We want kids that want to be here. If they choose that they want to be at another place, then that's better for them, and that's better for us. We made the decision a long time ago that we're running a marathon, we're not running a sprint.
basketball believe cast extremely honestly iowa knowingly light negative past practices relates result scheduling state three university wrong
We're extremely disappointed that our institution has been cast in a negative light as a result of our men's basketball scheduling practices the past three years. I honestly believe that Iowa State University did not knowingly do anything wrong as it relates to scheduling these non-conference games.
country discussion guess
We'll have a big discussion about it. And my guess is there will be other discussions around the country after you write your story.
decision desire head mentor possible pupil strong sure vision
To me, this was really a decision about a head coach, a mentor and his pupil and our strong desire that we would do everything possible to make sure that vision happened.
clearly emphasize fact ncaa reason tournament
The fact that we didn't make the NCAA Tournament or the NIT contributed to the decision, but I want to emphasize it's clearly not the only reason we're making the decision.
bill current hands players several smith transition wrap
I've requested that Bill Smith oversee the transition and wrap his hands around the program. He's already had several conversations with current players and recruits.
base becomes deal guaranteed next
Any bonuses he earns becomes part of the next year's guaranteed base compensation. When we win, he wins. It's a win-win deal all around.
anticipate best hope teams top
I hope not. I would anticipate that we're in. We're one of the top 100 best teams in the country.
athletic came commitment demanding director job knew opportunity personal
I made a personal commitment to myself that when the opportunity came it would need to be at the right place and the right time. The job is just too demanding to want to be an athletic director. I wanted to be an athletic director where I knew it was the right place and the right time.
again alone family hard phone remember talk time
By then, it was hard to remember what day it was, let alone what time I made the phone call. I told him to talk to his family and that we'd talk again very shortly.
coach fit iowa
I just feel coach McDermott was a better fit for Iowa State.