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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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 called Greg to see if we could talk on Sunday. We agreed to do it at a home of a mutual friend in Iowa City.
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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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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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Greg McDermott is a rising star in the profession. He's absolutely committed to bringing Hilton Magic back to this building.
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He believes in this program in a way that's way off the charts. His last move was to put the Cyclone team first and foremost.
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Greg was still in Chicago after interviewing for the Kansas State job. We chatted a few minutes, then I told him that he was the guy to lead us in the future.
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I can assure you that I didn't take this decision lightly.
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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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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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I can assure you I did not take this decision lightly.
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We had to be a little creative in order to be competitive.
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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.