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No. 8: Ervin Philips’ time to shine

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Sophomore Ervin Philips is one of the most explosive players on Syracuse’s offense, and now he has a new position to show off his skills.

Tim Lester, who is entering his first full season as the Orange’s offensive coordinator, introduced the “hybrid” this past spring and Philips is the frontrunner to start at the new position.