"Former Assistant Tim Polasek Returns as Head Coach at NDSU"

Tim Polasek, the new head football coach at North Dakota State University (NDSU), became emotional during his first press conference, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and discussing his plans for the team. Polasek emphasized the importance of leveraging the transfer portal and NIL while maintaining the culture of the locker room. He also acknowledged the challenge of addressing the players after offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl did not get the head coach position. Polasek, who previously worked at NDSU as an assistant, expressed excitement about returning to the program and sharing the stories of NDSU football.