Jim Phillips understands the game he’s playing now, and ACC survival depends on it
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Phillips understands the game he’s playing now, and ACC survival depends on it

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It took longer than it should have. It isn’t Phillips’ fault that he became ACC commissioner in 2021, less than six months before the earthquake that is conference realignment shook the soul — and any loose change — out of college sports. Phillips’ lofty ideals, honed during his 15-plus years as an athletic director, were never misguided — but once the pursuit of television dollars became college sports’ north star, they quickly grew outdated. “Forceful moments deserve forceful support and leadership.” Phillips’ comments Monday, and the league’s actions entering this athletic year, reflect an operation that finally gets it. “I wouldn’t be doing my job,” he said, “if we aren’t exploring every area that’s available.” The ACC welcomed in three new members this summer to balloon to 17 teams ahead of the 2024 season.

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ACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
5 months, 2 weeks ago

ACC’s Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Phillips, preparing for his fourth full season leading the ACC, pulled back the curtain a bit on a league that he described as “aggressive” in battling a growing revenue gap behind its Big Ten and Southeastern Conference peers. … That will continue, not only what we’ve …

Jim Phillips: ACC ‘will fight … for as long as it takes’ in defending grant of rights
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Phillips: ACC ‘will fight … for as long as it takes’ in defending grant of rights

New York Times  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the ACC mired in four different lawsuits in three separate states — all of them concerning the league’s preeminent football powerhouses, Florida State and Clemson, and their desire to get out of the conference’s current grant of rights — commissioner Jim Phillips doubled down on the league’s position on the first day of ACC media days. …

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a ‘really good ending’ despite league turmoil
7 months, 3 weeks ago

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a ‘really good ending’ despite league turmoil

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I always am optimistic about a really good ending on difficult situations, and I won’t ever change until somebody else tells me differently,” Phillips said. He added: “We’ve never come out and said, ‘We want to leave the conference.’” The ACC is implementing a bonus system …

ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner
4 years ago

ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

Associated Press  

The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford. Phillips oversaw the funding and development of Northwestern’s $270 million Walter Athletics Center and Ryan Fieldhouse indoor practice facility located on Lake Michigan’s shores. “My career has been dedicated to the development and betterment of student-athletes, and …

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