# The Beat Reporters: Jamie Pollard speaks his mind on A LOT

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Podcast: [Cyclone Fanatic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyclone-fanatic-4007494)
Published: 2026-07-23T16:41:00+00:00
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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray react to Jamie Pollard's busy week in the news cycle. The guys react to Pollard's opinions on retirement, state funding from the government, Texas Tech's handling of Brendan Sorsby and Jimmy Rogers' expectations. Plus, the beat reporters have a nuanced conversation about Matt Campbell's latest comments about Taylor Mouser and play the what-if game on Pollard's decision. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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