Iowa State AD Pollard Extends Contract, Unveils CyTown

Jamie Pollard, who has been Iowa State University's athletic director since 2005, has signed a five-year contract extension through 2030. Under his leadership, Iowa State athletics has seen unprecedented success, including the Cyclones football team's first 11-win season and the men's basketball team achieving its highest ranking since 1956-57. Pollard has also overseen significant developments, including $340 million in facilities renovations and the groundbreaking of CyTown, a 40-acre entertainment district. His tenure is marked by remarkable sports attendance, with ISU being the only school averaging over 50,000 in football, 12,000 in men's basketball, and 9,000 in women's basketball since 2011-12, excluding the pandemic year. Pollard expressed gratitude for the administration's support and confidence in navigating transformational changes in the athletics industry. The terms of his new contract will be announced later.