Jamie Pollard
Jamie Pollard
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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.
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We're making a change in the leadership of the men's basketball program effective immediately.
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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.
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We're looking to make Cyclone basketball the center of the state, the Midwest and the NCAA.
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Other than the Anthony Davis piece, I don't think (Iowa State) did anything wrong. But the fact that we're associated with something that certainly has the appearance that is less than desirable ... that's a concern.
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I think that's the most reasonable approach when discussing all our programs.
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We need a coach who can put a product onto the floor that our fans can truly believe in.
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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.
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It was hard. He's an outstanding coach, and he's going to have many outstanding opportunities ahead of him. I just feel coach McDermott was a better fit for Iowa State.
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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.
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It was more convenient. We could watch the women's game, then go back into the office and work when we needed to. Mac and I agreed to talk again at 9:30 ? after the game.
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Bo was asleep when we got there, but his wife had (Bud Light) and crackers ready for us. There weren't a lot of what people would consider to be wholesome meals during the search.
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Bill said I was going to end up with cauliflower ear from talking on the phone so much. That was all right ? as long as we got the coach we wanted.
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We had to be a little creative in order to be competitive.