Connect to Exchange through Apple Mail but Outlook will not connect

I've been using outlook 2011 for a year with no issues.  In the last week, I stopped receiving mail through outlook.  I removed the account, then added back but the account just shows a yellow dot and does not connect period.  I can connect to OWA with no problems, I tried the microsoft exchange connection tool and Im able to connect (however the auto discover does not connect until the 4th try - forget what it was called).  The most frustrating thing, is that I can add the exchange account through my mac's native mail app and it connects and downloads mail no problem.  Any suggestions?  This is driving me crazy...