AMES, Ia. — Iowa State director of athletics Jamie Pollard has impressed his peers. So much so, that they consider him the best in the business right now.

Pollard was named the 2018-19 Under Armour AD of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics on Wednesday.

“This is a great honor for all the staff in our athletics department,” Pollard said in an athletics department statement. “I am humbled by the recognition because it comes from my peers, but it is really recognition for all of our staff who work tirelessly to make Cyclone athletics special for our fans, donors, student-athletes and staff.”

Pollard is in his 14th year in charge at Iowa State. He’s the eighth-longest serving director in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Pollard will be honored at the NACDA Convention in Orlando in June.

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