How has ACC revenue changed under Jim Phillips' tenure?

ACC revenue has increased by 56% over the last five years, achieved through corporate sponsorships and strategic expansion, not a new television deal.

Which new schools has the ACC added during Jim Phillips' five years?

The ACC added Cal, Stanford, and SMU, expanding its national footprint and enhancing its presence in key markets.

What is the ACC's approach to financial distribution?

The ACC employs an uneven financial distribution model that rewards schools based on their performance in football and basketball, as well as viewership metrics.

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ACC's Jim Phillips Reflects on Seismic Shifts in 5 Years

29 Jan

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Summary

ACC revenue increased 56% without a new TV deal.
Expanded to Cal, Stanford, and SMU for national footprint.
Uneven financial distribution rewards top performing schools.

ACC's Jim Phillips Reflects on Seismic Shifts in 5 Years

Jim Phillips, in his fifth year as ACC Commissioner, has steered the conference through significant turmoil in college sports. The past five years saw the dismantling of transfer restrictions, direct player payments, and massive conference realignment that reshaped the collegiate landscape.

Under Phillips' leadership, the ACC expanded its footprint by adding Cal, Stanford, and SMU, establishing a coast-to-coast presence across the five most populated U.S. states. This expansion, along with enhanced corporate sponsorships, has driven a 56% revenue increase for the conference, even without a new television deal.

Phillips praised the ACC's move to an uneven financial distribution model, which rewards schools based on athletic and viewership success. This system has encouraged higher investment and competition among member institutions.