As the athletic director at Northwestern, Jim Phillips opposed the legalization of gambling on college athletics. Now, as the ACC’s commissioner, Phillips is tasked with preparing the conference and its member schools for that very reality.
“We’re all trying to get a hold of this thing before it spins too fast,” said Phillips. “I don’t know that I’ve moved off of that stance considerably since a few years ago, but what I would say is, it’s going to take a more concerted effort by all of us to try to get to the right place as it relates to sports wagering.”
