Jamie Pollard
Jamie Pollard
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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.
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Right now, his contract is probably 10th or 11th in the Big 12 Conference. We're not asking him to be 10th or 11th in the Big 12, so there are some things we have to look at.
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We need basketball to be a marquee program. We need to get the right person for Iowa State, and that is not just about money.
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President Geoffroy is committed to having a first-class, highly successful athletic program, as I am. But we also have a fan base that clearly supports that goal and wants us to do what is necessary to make that happen. That is what begins now.
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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.
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I wanted an individual who had a sincere passion for being the next Cyclone men's basketball coach. One coach emerged as the clear cut favorite . . . (and that's) Greg McDermott.
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Although the events of this week concerning basketball scheduling is not the reason we are making this change, the timing of that situation and the negative national publicity that Iowa State has received as a result ... has contributed to the timing of our decision.
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As a competitor, he is unmatched. I know he'll bring the same level of enthusiasm, dedication and focus to the head coaching position. He is the ultimate winner and young wrestlers around the nation will be anxious to learn from him.
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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.
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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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We need a coach who can put a product onto the floor that our fans can truly believe in.
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I hope not. I would anticipate that we're in. We're one of the top 100 best teams in the country.
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I just feel coach McDermott was a better fit for Iowa State.