Jared Benko Officially Introduced as New ISU Athletics Director

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AMES – Jared Benko doesn't take office until Oct. 30, but he wasn't afraid to set expectations for himself and Iowa State before he officially takes over as the Cyclones' new athletics director.

Jared Benko officially introduced as new ISU athletics director

AMES — Iowa State held an introductory press conference for newly appointed athletic director Jared Benko at the Sukup End Zone Club Monday.  As Benko prepared his opening speech, three themes kept coming back to him. “It’s people, it’s foundation and it’s the future,” Benko said. Benko will be in charge of the athletic department starting at the end of the month. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of being great students and even bett…

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Jared Benko introduced as the new AD at Iowa State

Jared Benko was introduced as the new director of athletics at Iowa State. Benko previously saerved as deputy A-D at Auburn and replaces Jamie Pollard, who retired after 22 years on the job. Benko wants to build on the legacy of success at ISU. Benko takes over at time of rapid change in the landscape of college athletics. Benko says his goal is to have Iowa State teams compete for Big 12 and national championships. Benko hasd a message for Cycl…