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Scout's Honor: Freshman Runner Helped ULM Defense Prep for Georgia Southern

By Paul Letlow, ULMWarhawks.com Online Columnist

MONROE, La. – One of the unsung heroes in ULM's 44-25 win over Georgia Southern never played a down Saturday in Malone Stadium.

Freshman running back Isaiah Phillips did play a key role in prepping ULM's defense for the Georgia Southern triple-option attack. Phillips stepped in as the scout team quarterback in practice last week and his slippery running style had the Warhawks primed and ready.

"It was fun," Phillips said. "Being redshirted, you know you're not wasted. You can still help the team out any way you can.