# BREAKING: Jamie Pollard RETIRING, David Cook Under HUGE Pressure To Make The Best Hire For ISU

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Podcast: [Locked On Cyclones - Daily Podcast on Iowa State Cyclones Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-cyclones-daily-podcast-on-iowa-state-cyclones-football-basketball-7122600)
Published: 2026-07-13T19:11:52+00:00
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Jamie Pollard announces retirement, leaving Iowa State Cyclones at a crossroads. Will the next athletic director focus on financial growth or prioritize fan engagement and program competitiveness? Nick Marovets breaks down Pollard’s lasting impact, from key hires like Matt Campbell and T.J. Otzelberger to game-changing facility upgrades and a vision that elevated Cyclones football and basketball into Big 12 contenders. Discussion spotlights Pollard’s bold leadership style, his polarizing decisions, and the cultural shift he sparked within Cyclone Nation. As President David Cook faces a pivotal hiring decision, questions loom: will Iowa State embrace a business-minded AD, or seek a leader who rallies fans and supports coaches across all sports? The future of Iowa State athletics hangs in the balance—can the program continue its rise, or is a new era of uncertainty ahead?

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