Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard retiring after 22 years

Jamie Pollard, who has been the athletic director at Iowa State for 22 years, has announced his retirement. The 61-year-old's long tenure saw him oversee significant changes in the athletic department, including the development of facilities and the recruitment of top-tier coaches. Pollard's retirement marks the end of an era, and the university now faces the task of finding a new leader to continue its athletic legacy and navigate the evolving landscape of college sports. His departure will likely prompt discussions on how to maintain the program's competitiveness and uphold the values he instilled during his time in Ames.