ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips addressed the ongoing lawsuits involving Clemson and Florida State, reiterating the conference's confidence in its legal position. Phillips emphasized that the ACC is prepared for long-term litigation, although he acknowledged limitations on what he could publicly disclose about the legal complaints. His comments, made during the ACC Kickoff, suggest that the conference is not inclined to settle the disputes quickly.
I’ll say it for Jim - if you want anything about Clemson/FSU, just fire up the press conference from ACC Kickoff. And really, what else is he gonna say? https://t.co/DadvmRrCwB
ACC Commish Jim Phillips on the FSU/Clemson lawsuits: "We remain confident in our legal position and are prepared for long term litigation.” (This doesn't sound like someone in charge of a league willing to settle.)
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips says there are limits to what he can say about legal complaints with "two member schools" (doesn't name Clemson/FSU). But emphasizes that the ACC is buckled down and ready for "long-term litigation." Emphasis on "long-term"