The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:23 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Jim Phillips Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 It was once anticipated that Northwestern's new lakeside athletic complex would take a great deal of time to fundraise for. However, significant donations, including one from Pat and Shirley Ryan, have the $220 million project surpassing $55 million in support. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1253189.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1253189.html Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:54:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern University has historically kept its athletics programs toward the bottom of its grand hierarchy. However, that has changed ever since Morton Schapiro became the university's president back in 2008. NU is full invested in each of its athletic department, a historic movement for the university's future. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1222221.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1222221.html Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:57:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern officially announced the approval of a new on-campus athletic facility, totaling $220 million. That project, years in the making, is an investment in the future of Northwestern athletics. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1221832.html 2047 Nick Medline http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1221832.html Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:03:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern The Northwestern board of trustees has officially approved a plan for an on-campus football facility, located along the lakefront. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1221756.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1221756.html Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:24:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern recently released its 2015 and 2016 football schedules. The nonconference slate is filled with intriguing matchups, while the Big Ten set lacks a few namely opponents. PurpleWildcats.com analyzes NU's future matchups. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1189212.html 2047 Chris Emma/Beth Long http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1189212.html Thu, 24 May 2012 16:34:00 GMT 1 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips feels confident in the NU basketball program's future, but is working hard to ensure the team will continue to be competitive in the coming seasons. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1188979.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1188979.html Wed, 23 May 2012 20:39:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern In the final part of a four part segment, Northwestern Director of Athletics Jim Phillips talks about the composition of the Big Ten, the championship game, and more. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187999.html 2047 Chris Emma/Beth Long http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187999.html Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT 1 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern Director of Athletics Jim Phillips talks about the BCS tie-ins and much more during the annual Big Ten Spring Meetings in Chicago. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187832.html 2047 Chris Emma/Beth Long http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187832.html Sat, 19 May 2012 15:09:00 GMT 1 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips met with the media at the Big Ten's spring meetings. PurpleWildcats.com files video from his media session. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187590.html 2047 Chris Emma/Beth Long http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187590.html Fri, 18 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT 1 179 Northwestern northwestern Since August of 2010, Northwestern has prided itself on being known as "Chicago's Big Ten team," as the university's marketing campaign claims. NU athletic director Jim Phillips is pleased with the positive impact that the marketing efforts have had. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187424.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187424.html Thu, 17 May 2012 23:21:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern During the annual Big Ten Meetings in Chicago, Northwestern Director of Athletics Jim Phillips talks about a playoff system, how it would impact the Wildcats and more. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187381.html 2047 Chris Emma/Beth Long http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187381.html Thu, 17 May 2012 20:23:00 GMT 1 179 Northwestern northwestern The Big Ten's athletic directors met in Chicago and are all in agreement with a proposed four-team playoff system. However, the other details for a new postseason system must be ironed out. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187119.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1187119.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:54:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern's "Master Plan" for new or upgraded facilities remains in the hands of the university's trustees. NU director of athletics Jim Phillips spoke about what's next for the plan. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1186995.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1186995.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:24:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern director of athletics Jim Phillips met with the media at Big Ten Spring Meetings. PurpleWildcats.com files these bullet points from his media session. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1186986.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1186986.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips was forced to make a difficult decision, but elected to give Bill Carmody a 13th season as head basketball coach. The determination, regardless of the outcome, was Phillips the first unpopular one of his career. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170390.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170390.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:49:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips and head basketball coach Bill Carmody address the media on Carmody's job status. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170324.html 2047 Kevin Trahan http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170324.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:48:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern announced on Thursday that head basketball coach Bill Carmody is still under contract and will return for his 13th season. Both Carmody and athletic director Jim Phillips are optimistic for the future of the program. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170198.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1170198.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:14:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern Northwestern director of athletics Jim Phillips announced on Wednesday that the Wildcats and Stanford Cardinal would play in a home-and-home series in 2015 and 2016. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1167655.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1167655.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:28:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern It was the first time that Northwestern was left waiting for the committee's verdict on Selection Sunday, but this year's Wildcats received disappointment. After another missed NCAA Tournament for NU, athletic director Jim Phillips has a decision to make on the future of Bill Carmody. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1166843.html 2047 Chris Emma http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1166843.html Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:40:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern With football and basketball each reaching new heights, Pat Fitzgerald locked in for ten years, and revamped facilities on the way, Jim Phillips has helped completely change the culture of Northwestern athletics. On Wednesday, he was rewarded with a 10-year contract extension. http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1092261.html 2047 Kevin Trahan http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1092261.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:19:00 GMT 0 179 Northwestern northwestern