Phoenix is now in the Missouri Valley Conference at Murray State.
Phoenix helped lead Benedict to a historic season in which Tigers went undefeated won its first SIAC championship, and earned a Division II playoff berth.
Gotta have patience with this thing, I took a chance! ☑️💆🏾♂️ @CoachDeanHood @CoachBHodges pic.twitter.com/UpGlbLfjTK
— Eric J Phoenix (@Eric7Phoenix) June 2, 2023
He finished the year with 2,051 passing yards, completing 64% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdowns. Phoenix also added four rushing touchdowns. He was named to the All-SIAC Second Team for the second straight year.
The former Tiger had his best performance of the season in the SIAC championship game, recording 313 passing yards completing 19-of-29 pass attempts and throwing two touchdowns. He also added 91 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Before committing to Murray State, Phoenix received offers from Norfolk State, Wingate, Carson-Newman, and West Virginia Wesleyan.
