I'd be surprised if the B10 commish gets announced this week but just getting it done in April will be good. I kind of agree with the notion about Phillips and the changing landscape. IMO, ideally an outside the box thinker like Yormark would be good.
From the article:
The news of Phillips’ extension is quite notable from a timing standpoint. The Big Ten is in the final stages of its search for a new commissioner, with finalist interviews ongoing and a potential announcement coming as soon as this week.
Though there had been a great deal of speculation about Phillips and the current Big Ten vacancy, sources in both the Big Ten and ACC had, over the past few months, been pushing back on the suggestion for numerous reasons. There were practical contractual concerns as well as questions about Phillips’ comfort level in a rapidly changing environment that may result in athletes and colleges in an employee-employer relationship.
From the article:
The news of Phillips’ extension is quite notable from a timing standpoint. The Big Ten is in the final stages of its search for a new commissioner, with finalist interviews ongoing and a potential announcement coming as soon as this week.
Though there had been a great deal of speculation about Phillips and the current Big Ten vacancy, sources in both the Big Ten and ACC had, over the past few months, been pushing back on the suggestion for numerous reasons. There were practical contractual concerns as well as questions about Phillips’ comfort level in a rapidly changing environment that may result in athletes and colleges in an employee-employer relationship.