Jamie Pollard stepping down as Iowa State AD after 22 years
Key Questions
Why is Jamie Pollard stepping down?
After 22 years as Iowa State AD, Pollard is stepping down amid leadership transition discussions in the NIL and transfer portal era.
What were key achievements during Pollard's tenure?
He hired coaches Campbell and Otzelberger, drove fundraising growth, and advanced the CyTown vision while pushing the program nationally.
How is the transition being handled at Iowa State athletics?
The move represents a major leadership change for Cyclone athletics as the program navigates evolving college sports landscapes.
After 22 years, Pollard steps down. Peterson column highlights his 'outside the lines' mindset—hiring Campbell and Otzelberger, fundraising growth, CyTown vision, and the leadership transition amid NIL/portal chaos. Major leadership change for Cyclone athletics.
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Updated Jul 12, 2026