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What is your first thought when you open this fridge?

I spy something lurking in Iowa on I-35…

No matter what, forever blessed to be a Cyclone ❤️💛🌪️

SUMMARY: Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard puts out a lengthy video to directly address Cyclone fans. Pollard praises the recommitment of T.J. Otzelberger and the success of men’s basketball before getting to the crux: What is going on with the women’s program? (10 players plan to enter the transfer portal, including All-American Audi Crooks and two other All-Big 12 starters.) Pollard points out Bill Fennelly’s recent sustained success (15 NCAA Tournaments in 18 years) should never be taken for granted. Pollard adds that the portal exodus happens other places too (Iowa?). He says student-athletes transfer for many reasons: playing time, homesickness, disgruntled, and desire to maximize revenue (get paid more). Pollard assures Cyclone fans that Iowa State has the crowds, history, and revenue dollars to attract great players for next season. He asks, “Why doesn’t Bill Fennelly just retire?” Pollard answers with the quote, “It’s not what happens to you but how you respond to what happens to you”. He says Fennelly wants to finish what he started. “His loyalty and his success has earned him the opportunity to finish his career the right way”. TAKEAWAYS: Fennelly will remain the Iowa State head coach. Pollard believes Fennelly’s earned that opportunity despite concerning exodus. Fans will still wonder why so many players are leaving— including senior stars—despite various potential reasons stated. Video is better than silence but Fennelly and Pollard would both come across better in a sit-down interview with fair questions. What are your thoughts?

A statement from Head Coach Bill Fennelly 🌪️

A message from ISU endowed Athletics Director Jamie Pollard in regard to Men's Basketball & Women's Basketball 🌪️