During his forum, Phillips touched on a wide variety of topics, including realignment, the revenue gap for the ACC vs. SEC/Big Ten, NIL, CFP expansion, Notre Dame and much more. Phillips said he is open to those discussions, as long as they are sensitive to the bowl system he believes serves the sport well. However, Phillips was more direct with his concerns on the marketplaces current trend lines: I will continue to advocate for college athletics to be a healthy neighborhood, not 2-3 gated communities. This was clearly directed at the Big Ten and SEC. Never did [the ACC Medical Advisory Group] feel, or did we feel, that the tournament was in jeopardy, he said. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is tasked with growing league revenue and finding ways to keep his big-name powers happy. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Dec 14, 2020 The ACC has hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips as its next commissioner, the league announced on Monday. Regardless, Phillips continues to push for a standardized year-round, 365-day calendar for college football. As vice president for athletics and recreation, Phillips oversaw many important initiatives essential to the well-being and success of Northwestern student-athletes. During this stretch, there was a clear emphasis on football-related content. At the top of that agenda: in-depth discussions about scheduling and divisions. But I would have loved to have been in a room and to see the dynamics of the [leagues] presidents, and to see how they operate with one another. Phillips believes a congressional ruling is the only acceptable route forward. ROUNDTABLE: Ranking the best March Madness locations, Inside Indianapolis: Behind the NFL Combine preparation of Adetomiwa Adebawore. James J. Phillips, Northwestern's Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation, will become the next commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the conference announced Monday. Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson has been vocal with his concerns in this regard. The ACC voted against expansion last year, although Phillips says hes supportive of it if it can be done in a way thats safe for the sport. He eschews any talk of pay-for-play as it would adversely impact Olympic sports. He then transitioned out of coaching and into athletics administration work at ASU in 1997. According to Phillips, NIL-type inducement payments are impacting recruiting and college athletics in a negative fashion. Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez ranked third overall with a total compensation of $1.55 million, while Ohio States Gene Smith was listed as the seventh-highest paid at $1.42 million. When you think about Phillips track record since coming to Northwestern in 2008, his salary seems warranted. I know it was difficult for the candidates as well, but really thankful with how it all kind of worked out and couldnt be more excited, honored and humbled to be asked to join the ACC family.. Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 20, 2022. (Of course, the ACC needs to do more than maintain its current structure if its to find footing vs. the SEC and Big Ten.). According to Phillips, All options must be carefully evaluated, as the 10 FBS football conference and Notre Dame come together on the model that best position the sport going forward. James J. Phillips is an American college athletic administrator. Furthermore, Phillips as many in college athletics administration do stated that college sports and the NCAA arent professional leagues, catering to a limited number of stakeholders. We could use a couple of dunce caps in college football. Its something thats really important for us, if were going to continue to not only maintain but elevate our programs. The 2022 ACC football kickoff event this week in Charlotte . 20, 2022, 12:22 p.m. Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim. Studio, One, the ACC, from a revenue standpoint, is far ahead of most other conferences, with the two obvious exceptions, Two, there are other metrics that show that the ACC is as strong as any conference in the country. One of the top insiders covering the team, Jeff Hughes of Da Bears Blog who was the first to report that Phillips was planning to retire back in January has weighed in on a few of the top candidates who have been rumored to be possible replacements. TheOsceola. Get the latest stories from Northwestern Now sent directly to your inbox. Jim Phillips' voice was full of pride and joy Wednesday morning when he spoke of the first games of the 2022 ACC football season, when all 14 schools will be in action in a span of 10 days.. Teel: Exploring the ACC's future with new commissioner Jim Phillips. , This isnt about a pay-for-play system. Northwestern recognized for internationalization amid high demand for global education, Hes helping young musicians bridge the gap between art and business, Four staff members injured by fallen tree on Evanston campus, Student-led project with prop weapons will film on campus Feb. 17, 18, Upcoming events: Webinars will help you update your name and pronouns in University systems. Phillips is proud that his department didnt lose our compass academically and encouraged athletes to engage in community service and social justice matters. You have to be willing to engage in administrative committees, you have to enjoy engaging with people, and you have to be nimble and innovative enough to be a deal-maker who people enjoy working with. During his speech, Phillips made multiple references to the ACC making decisions as a collective of 15 member institutions. Kamren Robinson commits; Virginia scores 3-star LB, Jaybron Harvey, Robert Grigsby commits; UNC lands 2 prospects in 1 day, Tamarcus Cooley cancels Vanderbilt official visits, heads to NC State, Report: Head coach Geoff Collins and athletic director dismissed at Georgia Tech, John Skipper: A new March Madness format could help ACC narrow revenue gap. For his part, however, Phillips believes there's genuine . Jim Phillips begins his new job as ACC commissioner in February. Eliminating divisions and/or expanding the conference schedule from eight to nine games would translate to more frequent encounters between ACC rivals. Phillips was the clubhouse leader last time until the Big Ten presidents made a left turn and picked Warren. Jim Phillips ranked 2nd-highest paid athletic director in nation, Block 2: Midnights: Northwesterns Version, Open Tab: Kilwins has plenty of sweet treats in store. "I know that there's been an awful lot of talk about the dollars that have come out from this latest television deal, and congratulations to the Big Ten. So, too, would reconfiguring the divisions to render permanent crossover games unnecessary. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Amid concerns that the importance of the CFP has caused the devaluation of other postseason play, Phillips went out of his way to defend the current bowl structure in its entirety not just the current playoff format. [1] [2] [3] [4] References [ edit] All Rights Reserved. Could GG Jackson flip from UNC commitment? Northwestern AD Jim Phillips (left) congratulates football coach Pat Fitzgerald as he was being honored for being named Big Ten Coach of the Year on Dec. 21, 2018. 1.3.2023. 4-star PF TJ Power set to visit UNC, Duke, UNC extends offers to 2 4-stars: TJ Power, Drake Powell, Mookie Cook, former 5-star Oregon commit, lands on Duke's radar, Wake Forest, Miami make the Final 4 cut for Aden Holloway. Its still really early in my tenure, but it is something we have to address. Further growth could enhance revenue, if the addition was right. But he leaves Northwestern in better shape than when he took the AD job in 2008. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond), Sign up for email alerts and breaking ACC insider news. The Power 5 and Group of 5 are now described by one administrator as the Big 2, Other 1 and Group of 7.. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips talks with reporters on Wednesday, July, 20, 2022 at the Westin in Charlotte, N.C. at the 2022 ACC Kickoff. It was time", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=James_J._Phillips&oldid=1092872112, This page was last edited on 13 June 2022, at 04:09. The University had more than 200 student-athletes earn Academic All-Big Ten honors each of the last 10 years, including a record 288 honorees in 2019-20. DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) September 6, 2022. While acknowledging the growing revenue gap, he was steadfast the ACC should take a back. Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips received the second-highest total compensation of all Football Bowl Subdivision athletic directors this year, according to a database released Monday by national law firm Spencer Fane LLP on AthleticDirectorU.com and created in partnership with USA Today. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Phillips served as the athletic director at Northern Illinois University from 2004 to 2008 and Northwestern University from 2008 to 2021.[1][2][3][4]. Jim Phillips is leaving Northwestern after 13 years as athletic director to become the Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner. Lets take No. It voted against the expansion last year, he says, because issues such as the new FBS calendar need to be addressed. section: | slug: big-ten-commissioner-candidates-gene-smith-jim-phillips-among-top-options-to-replace-kevin-warren | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Lead Writer Jim Phillips took to the podium on Wednesday morning to open up the 2022 ACC Kickoff media event in Charlotte. He has worked in conjunction with the network through multiple media rights deals, including the recent Big Ten contract that also includes CBS. Jim Phillips had been Northwestern's athletic director since 2008 before being hired . Commissioners George Kliavkoff of the Pac-12 and Jim Phillips of the Atlantic Coast Conference teamed with Big Ten counterpart Kevin Warren to torpedo the proposed 12-team College Football Playoff, which could have been implemented as soon as the 2024 season and would have been extended well past the current CFP contract, which goes . "Serving Northwestern student-athletes, staff and the greater Wildcats family for the last 13 years has been the privilege of my professional life, Phillips said. Phillips describes college sports as a neighborhood, and for that neighborhood to be healthy, all of the homes must remain together. By Matt Fortuna. What many have predicted for years is beginning to materialize: the congregating of the biggest brands in college football chasing the biggest dollars and leaving behind their little brothers for some kind of semiprofessional entity. "Chess players were burning calories around the same rate as tennis players and competitive marathon runners" Kinda fascinating. The fifth commissioner in the history of the ACC, Phillips brings more than three decades of experience in Division I athletics, a track record of tremendous achievement, a vision for the future of intercollegiate athletics and a passion for helping student-athletes achieve impact and success in competition, in the classroom and in their communities. Under Phillips leadership, 10 of the Universitys athletic programs won conference or national championships. The CFP released a statement on Friday (Feb. 18); it detailed how the group will keep its current four-team structure through the 2025-26 season. This is about more than just new rules governing athlete compensation. This should not be a winner-take-all or zero-sum structure.. He served as assistant athletics director with the Volunteers until 2000. On behalf of Northwestern, I wish him and his wonderful family all the very best as he begins this exciting new stage of his career. During a recent visit to Virginia Tech, new ACC commissioner Jim Phillips toured the Hokies' indoor football practice complex with coach Justin Fuente. Phillips base salary was just over $941,000, and he was one of 17 athletic directors nationwide listed with a compensation of $1 million or more. In the year since Jim Phillips became ACC commissioner, he has made it his mission to prioritize football. It had a 98% overall Graduation Success Rate, according to the latest data released by the NCAA, a figure which led all FBS schools for the third consecutive year, and has been a national leader in all 15 years the metric has been released. As much as hed like to be, his league isnt behind the gates. But first: Even as virus cases forced Virginia and Duke to withdraw from last weeks league basketball tournament, Phillips and conference leadership did not consider canceling the event at Greensboro Coliseum. In the 2021 fiscal year, the SEC generated a reported. Phillips received $1.57 million in total compensation in 2017-18, making him the nations second-highest paid athletic director. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. That was talked about prior to me coming on board.. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Jim Phillips, the ACC's commissioner, took to the microphone at the start of the 2022 ACC Kickoff, backdropped by much interest and angst. Phillips has helped usher in a complete revamp to NUs athletic facilities, securing important donations for Martin Stadium for the lacrosse and soccer teams, Ryan Fieldhouse and the Walter Athletics Center, a major renovation for Welsh-Ryan Arena and a donation for significant upgrade to the Trienens performance center. All Rights Reserved. Phillips holds a Ph.D. in educational administration from the University of Tennessee, which he completed in the summer of 2007. ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said Wednesday he's exploring all available options to reduce the revenue gap with the SEC and Big Ten, but argued the arms race in college football risks doing .