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La Gesse Column: New year, new expectations at ISU

A strong message came mixed in with the smiles, pride, and enthusiasm radiating from Jamie Pollard when talking about the expanded Jack Trice Stadium.

It’s time for the Cyclones to win. And win now.

Iowa State is entering a new athletic season, with a new football stadium and a new directive.

The time for ISU should be at hand.

“It’s just another major step in a continuum of success,” said the ISU athletic director on Wednesday. “You don’t change the history of a program overnight. We’ve talked about that. We all want to win and we all want to win today, but it’s generational and especially in the sport of football.