ISU Athletic Director Apologizes for Game Removal

Caption: Iowa State athletics director Jamie Pollard, left, answers a question as Iowa State President Gregory Geoffroy, right, listens during a news conference regarding the Big 12 Conference, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/The Des Moines Register, Bill Neibergall)

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By Ellen Kurt

Story Created: Feb 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 7, 2013 at 4:11 PM CDT

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University's athletic director is apologizing for his comment at a high school basketball game that led to his removal.

The Des Moines Register reports Jamie Pollard says he's sorry he said anything that he shouldn't have said at the Tuesday night game between Colfax-Mingo High School and Gilbert High School. Pollard's son plays for Gilbert.

School officials say a referee heard Pollard disagree with a game call during a timeout. The referee then asked school officials to ask Pollard to leave. Pollard did not yell or use foul language and immediately left.

School officials say Pollard was well-behaved all night, and they're calling the incident minor.