Houchin: Phillips carries the Coyotes offense but USD must strike offensive balance

Houchin: Phillips carries the Coyotes offense but USD must strike offensive balance

VERMILLION — In the Missouri Valley Football Conference, a team needs to be able to run the football. South Dakota’s sophomore running back L.J. Phillips Jr. has been answering the call, and more. Phillips has become the focal point of USD’s offense through the last four weeks and outside of a poor outing against top-ranked North Dakota State, he's delivered. The Bison defense might just be that good, given they are No. 6 in the FCS in rushing y…