The Atlantic Coast Conference Is Going To Have A New Commissioner

The Atlantic Coast Conference is going to have a new commissioner!

Who?

Jim Phillips who has led Northwestern's athletic department since April 2008 is going to replace John Swofford!

Why?

John Swofford is retiring after being the commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference for twenty four years! “according to an article by Adam Rittenberg on espn.com

When?

In June!

Today John Swofford had this to say about Jim Phillips who is going to be the new commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference!

When?

Starting in February of 2021! “according to an article on theacc.com

Jim is well-respected throughout college athletics and knows the enterprise inside and out," Swofford said in a statement. "As I've said many times before, having been an athletic director prior to sitting in this chair is a tremendous benefit, and that will serve him well. Jim will do an excellent job and I will be here to assist with the transition as much, or as little, as necessary. I'm thrilled for Jim, and thrilled for the ACC. “according to an article by Adam Rittenberg on espn.com