Over on ESPN’s ACC Blog, David Hale does a mailbag every week or two. This week’s brought up a valid question about the Syracuse Orange’s Ervin Philips, and his potential as a breakout star this season.
As you’re certainly aware, Philips caught 90 passes (second-most in SU history) for 822 yards and six touchdowns last season, while tacking on an additional TD on the ground. Those numbers aren’t necessarily eye-popping, but they were among the best in the ACC (especially in terms of receptions).
This season, Philips returns, along with Eric Dungey and what should be (has to be?